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 What is the usefulness of a system like the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM)to clinicians and researchers? Where does the DSM fall short?​


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Ethnic Identities

Aspects of individuals' self-concepts based on their membership in ethnic groups, including a sense of belonging, shared culture, and heritage.

Majority Culture

The dominant cultural group in a society, whose beliefs, values, and practices are most widely accepted and influence societal norms.

Erikson

Refers to Erik Erikson, a psychologist known for his theory on psychosocial development across eight stages of human life.

Individuality

Consists of two dimensions: self-assertion, the ability to have and communicate a point of view; and separateness, the use of communication patterns to express how one is different from others.

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