DSM-5 Encourages Clinicians to Consider the Influence of Cultural Factors

question 71

Multiple Choice

DSM-5 encourages clinicians to consider the influence of cultural factors in both the expression and recognition of symptoms of mental disorders.This is especially challenging when

• A)the clinician and the person with the problem do not share the same cultural background.
• B)the clinician and the person with the problem share the same cultural background.
• C)cultural background does not factor into the diagnostic equation.
• D)the clinician and the person with the problem share the same faith.

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Definitions:

Religious Ceremonies

Rituals or practices conducted in reverence to a deity or deities, often encompassing traditions and rites of a particular religion or faith group.

Religious Organization

An institution that facilitates worship and the expression of shared faith among its members.

Hidden Curriculum

The implicit lessons, values, and perspectives that students learn indirectly through the culture and practices of their educational environment, beyond the official curriculum.

Citizenship

A legal status or condition of being a member of a particular country, entailing rights and responsibilities.