Asked by Celeste Preciado on Jun 10, 2024
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A psychologist who applies a sociocultural approach to anxiety disorders would:
A) consider genetics as a likely explanation for anxiety.
B) consider the way cultural values or the social environment affect anxiety.
C) look for the causes of anxiety in people's beliefs, thought processes, life experiences, and relationships.
D) explain anxiety by taking into account a person's unconscious desires.
Sociocultural Approach
Approach to psychopathology focusing on the role of the environment, stress, and culture in producing psychopathology.
Anxiety Disorders
A category of mental health disorders characterized by significant fear and anxiety that impair daily functioning.
Cultural Values
The set of beliefs, practices, customs, and norms that characterize a particular society or community, guiding behavior and interactions.
- Understand the sociocultural approach to anxiety disorders.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the sociocultural approach to anxiety disorders.
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