Multiple Choice
A recent immigrant to Canada has been having some difficulties with everyday life, and after some initial hesitation, decides to see a therapist for some assistance. After the interview, the therapist makes a particular diagnosis and is discussing the case with a colleague when the colleague raises some concerns. She points out that the therapist may need to reconsider his diagnosis because the behaviours involved are much more common and are even considered "normal" in the country from which the person came. This example highlights the importance of _______ in defining abnormality.
A) the expectations of the culture the person currently lives
B) the expectations of the person's culture of origin
C) statistical deviation from the norm
D) harmfulness
Correct Answer:
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