Which of the following is TRUE of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders,Fifth Edition (DSM-5),and culture?
A)DSM provides the final word on psychological disorders.
B)Psychological disorders are different among cultures.
C)Psychological disorders are universally found in all cultures.
D)DSM is seldom a creation and function of Western cultures.

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The DSM-5 acknowledges that psychological disorders may present in different ways across cultures and takes steps to incorporate cultural factors into the diagnostic criteria. Therefore, option B is correct. Option A is incorrect because the DSM-5 is a guide, not the final word, on psychological disorders. Option C is incorrect because cultural factors may influence the prevalence and presentation of psychological disorders. Option D is incorrect because the DSM-5 is primarily a creation of Western cultures.

Which of the Following Is TRUE of the Diagnostic and Statistical