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· Make sure you always answer the main question/s by developing a strong thesis. Every written assignment should have a main thesis which you defend with evidence from literature, and perhaps additional personal examples. Always use APA style. Instructions: You should research valid, scientific sources to familiarize yourself with the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-IV-TR or DSM-5) as well as the ICD-10. Then, compose a 5-page paper citing this week’s readings and following APA format, addressing the questions below: · What is your initial impression on the use and efficacy of the DSM –IV-TR and the ICD-10 for the assessment and diagnosis of potential mental health issues? Analyze the use of these diagnostic tools in diverse populations and explain their potential limitations. In addition, please explain your current understanding of Abnormal Psychology and Psychopathology in Western society. You should integrate your impressions and the relevant elements of the DSM-IV-TR and the ICD-10 in your response. · Waters, E. (2010). . New York, NY: Free Press. · Barrow, S. & Balkir, N. (2013). . Cambridge, MA: Hogrefe Publishing. American Psychological Association. (2008). . Washington, D.C. Retrieved from: http://www.apa.org/pi/families/resources/resiliencerpt.pdf Banerjee, A. (2012). Cross-Cultural Variance of Schizophrenia in Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment. , 6(2): 18-24. Beidel, B. (2014). , 1st Ed. (p. 1-37). Pearson Custom Books. Bertelsen, A. (1998). Reflections on the clinical utility of the IDC-10 and DSM-IV classifications and their diagnostic criteria. , 166-173. Carr, S. C. & Spring, S. (2003). (p. 67-84). John Wiley & Sons. Collins, P. Y., Insel, T. R., Chockalingim, A., Daar, A., & Maddox, Y. T. (2013). Grand challenges in global mental health: Integration in research, policy and practice. (14). doi:10.1371/journal.pmed.1001434 Creswell, J. W. (2007). (p. 309-333). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications Inc., Creswell, J. W. (2007). Five Qualitative Approaches to Inquire – Ethnographic Research. In J. W. Creswell (Eds.), Thousand Oaks, CA, US: Sage Publications 3rd edition. International research and mental health: Recent research and future direction. (3), 339-361. doi: