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Aaliyah coleman
on Dec 27, 2024
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Choose the MOST accurate view on many cultural conceptualisations of spirit possession.
A) Once possessed, the person will have to remain in hospital for an extended period of time.
B) Spirit possession can permanently harm the person's self and body.
C) As an explanation, spirit possession may guard against stigma associated with biomedical and genetic explanations.
D) Spirit possession is thought to be genetic and is expected to transfer to children.
Spirit Possession
The belief or experience that an individual is inhabited or taken over by a spirit, which can influence their behavior or health.
Stigma
The disapproval or discrimination against a person or group based on perceivable social characteristics that serve to distinguish them from other members of a society.
Biomedical
Pertaining to the application of biological and physiological principles to clinical practice.
- Identify cultural conceptualizations and their impact on mental health perceptions.
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Learning Objectives
- Identify cultural conceptualizations and their impact on mental health perceptions.