Olivia grew up in a society where mourners pull out their hair, go into an emotional frenzy, and speak in tongues. On a visit to the U.S., she did these things in public when she heard that a relative had died. According to DSM-IV-TR, her behavior would be considered

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Olivia's behavior is a part of her culture and therefore not considered psychopathological according to the DSM-IV-TR. It is important to consider cultural differences when evaluating whether behavior is abnormal or not.

Olivia Grew Up in a Society Where Mourners Pull Out