Cultural Perspectives on Depression Quiz
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According to Gananeth Obeyesekere, how does the Sri Lankan Buddhist view hopelessness?

  • As a sign of weakness and lack of faith
  • As a mental illness requiring medical intervention
  • As a temporary state that can be overcome through positive thinking
  • As inherent in the nature of the world, with salvation lying in understanding and overcoming it (correct)

    • How does the Sri Lankan Buddhist ideology view the cause of sorrow?

  • As a chemical imbalance in the brain
  • As a result of societal pressures
  • As attachment, desire, or craving (correct)
  • As a punishment for past wrongdoings

    • What does Gananeth Obeyesekere suggest about the Western definition of depression?

  • It may not be applicable to cultures with different ideologies (correct)
  • It is a construct created by pharmaceutical companies
  • It is a concept rooted in ancient philosophies
  • It is universally accepted and understood

    • According to Gananeth Obeyesekere, what is the salvation for the Sri Lankan Buddhist in the face of suffering?

    <p>Understanding and overcoming suffering</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the Sri Lankan Buddhist ideology view life and sorrow?

    <p>Life is suffering and sorrow, caused by attachment or desire, with a way of understanding and overcoming suffering</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Gananeth Obeyesekere, how does the Sri Lankan Buddhist ideology perceive hopelessness?

    <p>As inherent in the nature of the world, with salvation lying in understanding and overcoming it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the Sri Lankan Buddhist ideology view the cause of sorrow?

    <p>Attachment, desire, or craving</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of Sri Lanka, how does Gananeth Obeyesekere suggest the Western definition of depression might be perceived?

    <p>As not applicable, but rather as a manifestation of being a good Buddhist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What, according to Gananeth Obeyesekere, is the way to understand and overcome suffering in the Sri Lankan Buddhist ideology?

    <p>Through meditation and spiritual practice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the Sri Lankan Buddhist ideology view life and sorrow?

    <p>As inherently intertwined with suffering and attachment</p> Signup and view all the answers

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