The diagnostic classification system known as the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR) is completely exempt from category fallacy, which is the use of a category developed for a particular population applied to members of another culture without establishing its validity.

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The DSM-IV-TR has been criticized for its lack of cultural sensitivity and potential for category fallacy, as it was largely developed based on Western culture and may not be applicable or valid for non-Western cultures.

The Diagnostic Classification System Known as the Diagnostic and Statistical