A recent immigrant to Canada has been having some difficulties with everyday life,and after some initial hesitation,decides to see a therapist for some assistance.After the interview,the therapist makes a particular diagnosis and is discussing the case with a colleague when the colleague raises some concerns.She points out that the therapist may need to reconsider his diagnosis because the behaviours involved are much more common and are even considered "normal" in the country from which the person came.The views of the colleague are most consistent with the ___________ perspective on psychological disorders.

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The sociocultural perspective emphasizes that cultural and social factors play a significant role in shaping people's thoughts, behaviors, and emotions. Therefore, the colleague's concern that the behaviors the therapist diagnosed as abnormal may be considered normal in the person's country of origin reflects the sociocultural perspective.

A Recent Immigrant to Canada Has Been Having Some Difficulties