Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A)Culture can have a large influence on which symptoms of a given disorder are expressed.
B)For most diagnoses in the DSM-5,it is advised not to consider cultural context.
C)All symptoms of psychiatric disorders manifest themselves in similar ways across cultures.
D)The DSM-II was the first edition of the DSM to consider cultural and ethnic variations in psychopathology.

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Culture can have a significant influence on the manifestation of symptoms in psychiatric disorders (such as depression or schizophrenia). For example, certain cultures may express symptoms of depression through physical complaints rather than the typical emotional symptoms. It is important for mental health professionals to consider cultural context in their diagnosis and treatment.

Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE