The text presents the story of Vang Xiong, a Hmong refugee who almost succumbed to sudden death syndrome. What treatment appears to have helped his symptoms disappear?
a. A Hmong healer interpreted his problems as being caused by unhappy spirits and she performed ceremonies to release the spirits.
b. A psychiatrist prescribed SSRIs for his symptoms.
c. A psychoanalyst interpreted his symptoms as survivor's guilt, which helped him work through his problems.
d. A cognitive-behavioral therapist helped him deal with his problems through confrontational role playing and learning relaxation techniques.
Question 2
Which condition leads to one out of every six deaths in the United States each year, and is also related to stress?
a. Cancer
b. Migraine headaches
c. Asthma
d. Coronary heart disease