An important lesson from the concept of cultural syndromes of distress is that it is necessary to consider cultural values, beliefs, practices, and social situations in determining how to help someone who is suffering.
a) True
b) False
Question 2In the context of cultural differences in self-construals, which of the following findings of cross-cultural research is correct?
a) The cultural values of people of different cultures vary depending on the specific context in which they live.
b) A single self-construal exists in people of different cultures.
c) Different behaviors cannot be elicited in the same individuals if different self-construals are primed.
d) Individuals are unable to balance the need to belong with the need to be different.
Question 3According to Marsella (2000), the term _____ was inaccurate because no psychological disorder can escape cultural encoding, shaping, and presentation.
a) cultural relativism
b) cultural syndromes of distress
c) culture-bound syndromes
d) cultural display rules
Question 4Triandis suggested that individuals sampled the same self-construals regardless of the specific context in which they were.
a) True
b) False