Culture and psychopathology Flashcards
1
Q
why is culture important for psychopathology
A
prevent from misdiagnosing people
e.g.,
reincarnation
false belief vs culturally embedded element
2
Q
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3
Q
what are the problems that psychopathology is facing
A
using excessive umbrella terms > losing the picture of psychological disorder being clinically significant
expanding of diagnostic > leading to over-diagnosis
more benign > marginalising people with severe mental issues
