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?

Understanding and overcoming suffering Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

Attachment, desire, or craving 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?

As not applicable, but rather as a manifestation of being a good Buddhist 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?

Through meditation and spiritual practice Signup and view all the answers

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

As inherently intertwined with suffering and attachment Signup and view all the answers

Cultural Perspectives on Depression Quiz

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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