WEEK 4 LESSON 4: CULTURE IN ASSESSMENT AND DIAGNOSIS Flashcards
1
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Why is culture important in mental health assessment?
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Cultural differences shape symptom expression, clinician-patient interactions, and treatment approaches.
2
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What is the cultural formulation in DSM-5?
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A framework for integrating cultural identity, distress conceptualization, and psychosocial factors.
3
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What is the ‘squeaky wheel’ principle in cultural assessment?
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The assumption that cultural values are uniform until they contradict clinical expectations.
