web site explains idea shows connecting psychology cultural beliefs strengthen doctor patient relationship ref name clay clay r psychology around world monitor psychology vol retrieved dec http wwwapaorg monitor may indiaaspx ref dsm western diagnostic hegemony addition broader dimensions western colonial cultural influence indigenous psychologies specific limitations indigenous psychologies arise pervasive nearly universal acceptance western diagnostic tools primary source diagnostic features criteria psychopathology ref name thakkerward thakker j ward culture classification cross cultural application
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