WEEK 4 LESSON 2: UNIVERSALITY IN CULTURE AND MENTAL HEALTH Flashcards
1
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What is the universality vs. cultural relativity debate in mental health?
A
It questions whether mental disorders exist worldwide (universal) or are shaped by cultural influences (relative).
2
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What did the WHO schizophrenia study find?
A
Schizophrenia exists worldwide but has better outcomes in developing countries due to social support.
3
Q
What is category fallacy?
A
The mistaken assumption that Western psychiatric categories apply universally across cultures.
4
Q
How do cultural beliefs shape perceptions of mental illness?
A
In some cultures, mental illness is seen as a spiritual issue rather than a medical condition.
