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Assignment
Not only is context important in determining whether an individual's behavior meets the criteria for a mental disorder, but culture and family background can also be important factors. Some behaviors would clearly be "abnormal" in any culture or family, while other behaviors are not so clearly defined.
Using your textbook and the Argosy University online library resources, research the role of cultural norms in identifying mental disorders. Based on your research, respond to the following:
• Why is culture an important consideration in the interview, assessment, and diagnostic process?
• How might your own cultural, ethnic, or family values, rules, or traditions be misinterpreted as "abnormal" by someone from a dissimilar background? Give examples in your answer.
Write your initial response in 2-3 paragraphs. If you refer to research information, cite sources applying APA standards.
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Identify the treatment you focused on for the population
: Identify- the topic; the offender population; and the treatment approach. Identify the treatment you focused on for this population.
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How the issues were manifested in the group sessions
: Details about how the issues were manifested in the group sessions. For example, someone states he/she is uncomfortable discussing the topic.
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Develop your own definition of the word work
: Develop your own definition of the word work. Using this definition, explain whether you think everyone naturally has a desire to work.
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Summarize the statistics from the last two reporting years
: Summarize the statistics from the last two reporting years. Be sure to include demographic information such as ethnicity, race, age, gender and marital status.
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Why is culture an important consideration in the interview
: Why is culture an important consideration in the interview, assessment, and diagnostic process?
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Discuss issues such as the role of social norms
: Discuss issues such as the role of social norms in defining the abnormal, the multiplicity of indicators of what is abnormal, the stigma suffered.
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Analyze gaps in services indicated in the scenario
: Analyze gaps in services indicated in the scenario and examine how a leadership theory or model could be used to build community relationships.
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How could knowledge gained through the pursuit
: How could knowledge gained through the pursuit of each subspecialty help us to understand everyday problems, dilemmas, or situations?
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Explain how your biggest influence aligns with the research
: Explain how your biggest influence aligns with the research. Incorporate information from at least two academic sources to support your statements and ideas.
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