A recent immigrant to the United States,has been having some problems,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 colleague's concerns regarding the therapist's diagnosis suggest an awareness of the influence of culture on behavior and mental health. The cultural perspective recognizes the importance of cultural context in the diagnosis, treatment, and understanding of psychological disorders. In this case, the colleague is suggesting that the behaviors exhibited by the immigrant may be normal or even acceptable in their home culture and should be understood and evaluated within that cultural context.

A Recent Immigrant to the United States,has Been Having Some