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Category - Human Growth and Development

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Schizophrenia is a prime example of a mental disorder that is believed to be culturally universal. There are many cultural-general symptoms, but there are also four major ways schizophrenia differs across cultures. Which one is listed here?
  1. Delusions
  2. Incoherent speech
  3. Victim of witchcraft
  4. Poor rapport with others
Explanation
Answer: C - Victim of witchcraft is a culturally specific symptom of schizophrenia. Being possessed by evil spirits is also a cultural symptom. In the United States, the same experience (hearing voices) may occur in schizophrenia, but they may not be labeled as ‘evil spirits’ per se.
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