The DSM and the ICD are the two most recognized and used classification systems. Culture influences how individuals deal with each other, see themselves, and look at the world, culture also influences prevailing attitudes towards psychopathology. Be reliable and valid. Sensitive and specific 4. Diagnostic systems tend to mirror the period of history in which it is established.
Diagnosis is essentially a culture bound task.
Review DSM-IV handout. Remember that history is not destiny. Think in terms of a life course model. Remember that new vulnerabilities and new strengths emerge throughout life. Remember that development is the product of a dynamic interaction between the individual and the environment.