Sociologically, the beliefs about causation of illness tend to fall into the categories of sorcery, intrusion of diseased object, intrusion of a disease-causing spirit, loss of soul, and:
a. avoiding ancestors
b. breach of taboo
c. communicating anger
d. disrespect of self
B
Breach of taboo is one of the five categories of beliefs relating to the cause of mental illness. These beliefs are found particularly in less or non-industrialized societies, although they can also be seen, to a lesser extent, in segments of fully industrial societies. These five categories are not exclusive of one another. Some cultures have a combination of these five categories as a basis for their belief regarding the cause of mental illness.
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