PSYC 2001: Cross-Cultural Psychology

PSYC 2001: Cross-Cultural Psychology

Week 6 Application Assignment: Culture-Bound Syndromes and the DSM-V

Analyze perspectives on psychological disorders across cultures. What are the similarities and differences between how culture-bound syndromes and the DSM-V look at psychological behavior? Support your diagnosis and analysis with specific references to the DSM-V, the Learning Resources, and any additional research you used.

Culture-Bound Syndrome

Culture-Bound Syndrome Behaviors

Possible DSM Diagnosis

DSM Behaviors (Criteria)

Rationale for DSM diagnosis

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