Topic 2 DQ 1
Assessment Description: Examine the culture bound disorders in Table 1 of the “Culture and
Psychopathology” article in the Topic resources. Provide a brief summary of one chosen
culture bound diagnosis and explain why it is culturally specific.
Answer:
I picked Taijin Kyofusho, which is a form of social anxiety in Japan. According to the
article by Fritscher, Taijin Kyofusho is a fear that one's body parts or functions displease,
embarrass or are offensive to others (Fritscher, 2022). This is higher in places like Japan or
Korea because they are a collective culture and do not view things in an individualistic manner.
The symptoms of Tajini Kyofusho are incredibly similar to social anxiety (Fritscher, 2022).
However, there is one difference between social anxiety and Taijin Kyofusho that determines
which one a client has. Tajini Kyofusho is a person being afraid of embarrassing others while
in their presence, which is almost opposite of social anxiety, which is fear of experiencing
embarrassment in front of others (Fritscher, 2022).
After learning more about this disorder, in my mind, it seems like a cross of body dysmorphia
(a person spending a lot of time worrying about their appearance but other people typically do
not notice what that person worries about) and social anxiety. In the article, Fritscher mentions
that research has seen the disorder in other regions like Indonesia and Switzerland (Fritscher,
2022). I think if more research was done, especially in Switzerland, then we could have a
better understanding of the disorder.
Source:
Fritscher, L. (2022, March 24). Taijin Kyofusho: Definition, Symptoms, Treatment. Verywell
Mind. https://www.verywellmind.com/taijin-kyofusho-2671839
Topic 2 DQ 2
Assessment Description: Describe the difference between prejudice, generalizing, stereotyping,
and discrimination. How do these influence paraprofessionals in the behavioral health field?
Assessment Description: Examine the culture bound disorders in Table 1 of the “Culture and
Psychopathology” article in the Topic resources. Provide a brief summary of one chosen
culture bound diagnosis and explain why it is culturally specific.
Answer:
I picked Taijin Kyofusho, which is a form of social anxiety in Japan. According to the
article by Fritscher, Taijin Kyofusho is a fear that one's body parts or functions displease,
embarrass or are offensive to others (Fritscher, 2022). This is higher in places like Japan or
Korea because they are a collective culture and do not view things in an individualistic manner.
The symptoms of Tajini Kyofusho are incredibly similar to social anxiety (Fritscher, 2022).
However, there is one difference between social anxiety and Taijin Kyofusho that determines
which one a client has. Tajini Kyofusho is a person being afraid of embarrassing others while
in their presence, which is almost opposite of social anxiety, which is fear of experiencing
embarrassment in front of others (Fritscher, 2022).
After learning more about this disorder, in my mind, it seems like a cross of body dysmorphia
(a person spending a lot of time worrying about their appearance but other people typically do
not notice what that person worries about) and social anxiety. In the article, Fritscher mentions
that research has seen the disorder in other regions like Indonesia and Switzerland (Fritscher,
2022). I think if more research was done, especially in Switzerland, then we could have a
better understanding of the disorder.
Source:
Fritscher, L. (2022, March 24). Taijin Kyofusho: Definition, Symptoms, Treatment. Verywell
Mind. https://www.verywellmind.com/taijin-kyofusho-2671839
Topic 2 DQ 2
Assessment Description: Describe the difference between prejudice, generalizing, stereotyping,
and discrimination. How do these influence paraprofessionals in the behavioral health field?
