Asked by Kayla Matusz on May 22, 2024

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What does an individual who believes the magicoreligious theory of illness and disease believe is the cause of his or her illness?

A) Germs and viruses
B) Supernatural forces
C) Eating imbalanced (hot/cold) foods
D) Imbalance within his or her spiritual nature

Magicoreligious Theory

Refers to the belief that health and illness are controlled by supernatural forces.

Supernatural Forces

Supernatural forces refer to entities or powers that are beyond scientific understanding or the laws of nature, often involved in religious or spiritual belief systems.

  • Become familiar with multiple models of illness and their importance in patient management.
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Taylor KennedyMay 23, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
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. Germs and viruses refer to the biomedical theory. Eating imbalanced hot or cold food is applicable to the yin/yang naturalist theory. Imbalance within one's spiritual nature is not considered a cause of illness in any of the theories of illness.