Asking clients for their opinions about such things as why they are experiencing certain symptoms, how their condition is affecting their life, how they are coping, and how their personal background supports or aggravates their situation is _____.
a. used by some clinicians to establish rapport with a client, but have little relevance to reaching an accurate diagnosis
b. recommended in DSM-5 to assist clinicians in identifying cultural factors that should be considered before making a diagnosis
c. discouraged in DSM-5 because this may suggest that the clinician is biased against the client's culture, beliefs, or lifestyle
d. best avoided because this may reinforce attitudes and beliefs that are contributing to the client's symptoms
Answer: b. recommended in DSM-5 to assist clinicians in identifying cultural factors that should be considered before making a diagnosis
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