Descriptions of disorders in the DSM-IV-TR

a. can be found for all forms of culture-bound syndromes.
b. are derived from survey responses from board-certified clinicians in North America and Europe.
c. are based on empirical data and clinical observations.
d. are intentionally vague so that all known disorders can be categorized.


c. are based on empirical data and clinical observations.

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