A key idea in the discussion on the universality versus diversity in psychiatric diagnoses was that
A)all disorders are found throughout all cultures of the world.
B)many psychiatric disorders are similar across cultures.
C)most psychiatric disorders are unique to specific cultures and relatively unknown in others.
D)psychiatric disorders found in the United States and European countries are often unknown in many African and Asian cultures.

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While there is some variation in the manifestation and prevalence of psychiatric disorders across cultures, research suggests that many psychiatric disorders have similar diagnostic criteria and symptom presentations across cultures. For example, major depressive disorder and schizophrenia are recognized in many different cultures, although the specific cultural contexts in which these disorders occur may influence their expression and interpretation.

A Key Idea in the Discussion on the Universality Versus