Culture-bound syndromes are best described as groups of symptoms that
A) occur universally across cultures.
B) start in one culture and spread to others.
C) occur uniquely in certain ethnic or racial groups.
D) are omitted from the DSM because they are culturally biased.
C
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a. true b. false
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a. Gestalt b. behavioral c. humanistic d. psychodynamic e. temperament
The Carlos family has agreed to have another woman, Emily, carry their child to term. Emily is a(n) ___________ mother
a. alternative c. surrogate b. step d. substitute