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Yahelene Vazquez
on Dec 06, 2024
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Although the DSM-5 stresses that cultural and social differences must be taken into account during assessment and diagnosis,
A) most diagnoses would remain the same, regardless of culture.
B) the psychiatric manuals written in different cultures should be made available here.
C) the specifics of the manual are determined mainly by individuals trained in the United States.
D) very few cultures present their own unique syndromes.
E) most clinicians ignore these differences and treat everyone the same.
Cultural Differences
Cultural differences refer to the diversity of customs, beliefs, arts, life ways, and social practices among people from different backgrounds.
DSM-5
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition, a standardized classification of mental disorders used by mental health professionals in the U.S.
Psychiatric Manuals
Compilations or books which provide guidelines for diagnosing and treating mental disorders.
- Grasp the importance of cultural considerations in the diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders.
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Learning Objectives
- Grasp the importance of cultural considerations in the diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders.