College/University/Graduate School paper Help: Discuss the pros and cons of using the DSM system.
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A German psychiatrist, Emil Kraepelin, was the first theorist to create a classification system for abnormal behavior.
His early work was instrumental in the creation of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, otherwise known as the DSM.
Discuss what you think are the pros and cons of using the DSM system.
Are there ethical issues or cultural factors that could impact a diagnosis?
Use specific examples in your discussion.
