Question

Feminist therapists have been sharply critical of the DSM. This critique is based on research indicating all of the following may influence assessment of clients' symptoms, except:

A. gender
B. the DSM
C. culture
D. race

Answer 1

Feminist therapists have criticized the DSM due to factors such as gender, culture, and race influencing assessment of clients' symptoms. However, research indicates that all of these factors can influence assessment, except for none of the above. The DSM has biases that contribute to gender-biased diagnosing and stigmatization of certain mental disorders in women.

Step-by-step explanation:

Feminist therapists have been critical of the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) due to various factors that may influence assessment of clients' symptoms. These factors include gender, culture, and race. However, research has indicated that all of these factors can influence assessment, so the correct answer is none of the above. Feminist therapists argue that the DSM has biases that contribute to gender-biased diagnosing and stigmatization of certain mental disorders in women.