The cultural background of a professional (a psychologist, for example) can influence and often distort his or her perception of psychological and behavioral symptoms in other people. This is an example of a culture-bound syndrome.

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Culture-bound syndromes refer to mental health and behavioral disorders that are specific to particular cultural or societal groups, not the influence of a professional's cultural background on their perception of symptoms in others.

The Cultural Background of a Professional (A Psychologist, for Example)