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abarnes

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An individual who takes the magicoreligious perspective of illness and disease is likely to believe that his or her illness was caused by:
 
  a. Germs and viruses.
  b. Supernatural forces.
  c. Eating imbalanced foods.
  d. An imbalance within his or her spiritual nature.

Question 2

Illness is considered part of life's rhythmic course and is an outward sign of disharmony within. This statement most accurately reflects the views about illness from which theory?
 
  a. Naturalistic
  b. Biomedical
  c. Reductionist
  d. Magicoreligious



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
The basic premise of the magicoreligious perspective is that the world is seen as an arena in which supernatural forces dominate. The fate of the world and those in it depends on the actions of supernatural forces for good or evil. The other answers do not reflect the magicoreligious perspective.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The naturalistic perspective states that the laws of nature create imbalances, chaos, and disease. From the perspective of the Chinese, for example, illness is not considered an introducing agent; rather, illness is considered a part of life's rhythmic course and an outward sign of disharmony within. The other options are not correct.





 

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