A therapist has integrated knowledge of a client's unique sociocultural history into the diagnosis and treatment of her mental illness. The therapist has demonstrated an awareness of:
A) Demographic anthropology
B) Sociocultural anthropology
C) Koro anthropology
D) Medical anthropology
Ans: D
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A rapidly growing discipline known as medical anthropology deals with the cross-cultural study of medical systems and the influence of ecological, biologic, and sociocultural factors on health and disease.
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a. Paleness b. Transparent skin c. Superficial scalp veins d. Vomiting e. Bulging fontanelles
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A) performing normal functions. B) fight or flight. C) interpreting information from the sense organ. D) all of the above
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)