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on: Jun 22, 2018
Making cross-cultural comparisons to determine how rates of personality disorders might differ around the world is difficult because
 
  a. personality disorders do not exist in most cultures.
  b. researchers from one culture might misinterpret the differences they find in other cultures.
  c. There is not enough variability between cultures to make valid comparisons.
  d. the rates do not vary very much.

Question 2

What is DSM's position regarding the role of culture in the diagnosis of personality disorders?
 
  a. Cultural standards for appropriate behavior are not taken into account.
  b. Cultural standards for appropriate behavior must be taken into account.
  c. The criteria for personality disorders are culturally universal.
  d. Cultural standards are only taken into account for Cluster C disorders.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: b.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: b.


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