What version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual Mental Disorders that has placed greatest emphasis on weighing cultural factors when assessing abnormal behavior?
The fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) has placed the greatest emphasis on weighing cultural factors when assessing abnormal behavior. It includes updated cultural considerations for each disorder, a new culturally informed diagnostic interview, and a cultural formulation interview to help clinicians better understand the cultural context of a patient's symptoms and experiences.
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