Question

Which statements about using cultural norms to explain a psychological disorder are most accurate? Select three options.

If someone has a hallucination, it would not be problematic if hallucinations are acceptable in their culture.


It means that all cultures need to have essentially similar views on what is normal.


It allows psychologists from one culture to be sensitive to other cultural views.


It prevents psychologists from Western culture from being sensitive to cross-cultural views.

It implies that it is important for people to fit in with what is socially normal in their culture.

Answer 1

The three most accurate statements about using cultural norms to explain a psychological disorder are:

- If someone has a hallucination, it would not be problematic if hallucinations are acceptable in their culture.
- It allows psychologists from one culture to be sensitive to other cultural views.
- It implies that it is important for people to fit in with what is socially normal in their culture. R