Which of the following is an example of cultural relativity?

A) Dr. Han believes that the voices his patient is hearing stem from a biological instead of a psychological cause.
B) While Dr. Howard believes that hypnosis is the best way to understand all disorders, his approach is not shared by his colleagues.
C) While Dr. Akido knows that his patientbelieves her anxiety has a biological explanation. In learning more about her family of origin, however, he suspects it has a psychological cause.
D) Dr. Roland uses a behavioral approach to treat all his clients who are younger than age 10.

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hayley Thomas · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  Cultural relativity refers to the idea that one's beliefs and behaviors should be understood in the context of their own culture. In this case, Dr. Akido is recognizing that his patient's belief about the cause of her anxiety may be influenced by her cultural background, and he is taking that into consideration when determining the best course of treatment.

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