Oscar has recently lost a loved one; a mental health professional who is trying to be sensitive to the cultural context of Oscar's problem will want to know
a. what Oscar has learned about how grief should be displayed.
b. how depressed Oscar is.
c. whether Oscar suffers from some chemical imbalance.
d. whether Oscar's family has a history of depression.
Answer: a.
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