Question

question 2 (1 point) listen imagine that you are a psychologist working in private practice in the united states. you have a new client from a non-western culture who claims that her psychological problems are caused by evil spiritual forces emitted from her mother-in-law. would you consider this client delusional? 1) no, because delusions are a typical western set of symptoms practically unknown globally. 2) no, because you have to check her mother-in-law to see if she really possesses such evil forces. 3) yes, but only if this person is relatively educated and culturally integrated in the united states. 4) yes, because it is better diagnose her with something quickly before it is too late.

Explanation:

Delusions are false beliefs that are not based in reality. However, what is considered a delusion can vary across cultures. In non - Western cultures, beliefs in spiritual forces may be part of the cultural and religious framework. Option 1 is correct because delusions are not a universal concept. Western psychological definitions of delusions may not apply in the same way across all cultures. Option 2 is incorrect as it is not the psychologist's role to check for "evil forces" in a supernatural sense. Option 3 is wrong because cultural integration and education do not necessarily make a cultural belief a delusion. Option 4 is incorrect as a hasty diagnosis without considering cultural context is unethical and inaccurate.

Answer:

1. No, because delusions are a typical Western set of symptoms practically unknown globally.