Cultural biases are generally not problematic in the DSM because regardless of where you come from, the symptoms for any one disorder will be similar.

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Cultural biases can lead to the misdiagnosis or underdiagnosis of a disorder, as symptoms may vary or be expressed differently in different cultures. The DSM-5 acknowledges this and includes a cultural formulation interview to help clinicians assess how cultural factors may be impacting a patient's symptoms and experiences.

Cultural Biases Are Generally Not Problematic in the DSM Because