Study Classification systems in the Pearson Edexcel A Level Psychology specification, including the knowledge, application and evaluation needed for exam questions and…
In your studies of clinical psychology, you will have learned about the diagnosis of mental health disorders.
Justify the statement that the DSM V has greater cultural sensitivity than the DSM IVR.
AO3 (2 marks)
Credit up to two marks for justification
For example;
- The DSM V has greater cultural sensitivity because there is
updated criteria to reflect cross-cultural variations in the
presentation of symptoms (1). There is also a clinical formulation
interview guide that includes cultural questions, so clinicians can
assess the cultural factors influencing a patient's own perspective
of their symptoms (1).
Look for other reasonable marking points.
(2)