Assignment: Concept Of Culture-Bound

Assignment: Concept Of Culture-Bound

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This is a group project, I am responsible for 1 slide with speaker notes; my bullet is : Use the concept of culture-bound syndrome and explain the role culture plays in our interpretation of behavior.

Prepare a 5- to 7-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation with speaker notes including the following:

• Present a clear definition of psychopathology: Provide specific information and cite your sources.
• How do clear definitions assist psychologists who are conducting research on mental disorders?
• Describe the advantages and disadvantages of classifying abnormal behavior using a diagnostic system.
• How has culture shaped our understanding of psychopathology?
• Use the concept of culture-bound syndrome and explain the role culture plays in our interpretation of behavior.
• Identify one example from a culture that may fit within the framework of culture-bound syndrome.

Cite at least five peer-reviewed sources.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

This essay will explore whether culture bound syndrome exist or not. First, the essay will first define what culture bound syndromes are and how they are categorised. Then this is followed by a discussion of arguments supporting the existence of CBS and arguments challenging their existence.

Introduction

Most mental health disorders are based on the Western scientific model of medicine. It is assumed that mental health disorders stem from a biological basis and that they are found in all cultures. The view that mental health problems are culture free is a universalist perspective. However a universalist perspective ignores the role of culture on mental health. Ignoring the role of culture can lead to misdiagnosis and lack of understanding about mental health problems in general.

Definition

Classification systems like the DSM IV ( Diagnostic and Statistical manual of mental health disorders)are a diagnostic tool for psychiatrists. The current DSM is the DSM IV, where “Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition (DSM-IV) has been designed for use across clinical settings (inpatient, outpatient, partial hospital, consultation-liaison, clinic, private practice, and primary care), with community populations. It can be used by a wide range of health and mental health professionals.” The current edition of the DSM has made modest attempts to include mental health disorders from other cultures in order to address cultural issues. These are known as cult