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Which of the following is the most accurate statement based on existing research?

a. The typical parenting style in non-Western cultures is authoritarian. b. The American model of parenting does not apply well to most other cultures. c. Providing explanations to their children is most common among non-Western parents who spend more time with their children than do American parents. d. Permissive parenting would be most likely in cultures that have a tradition of filial piety.

Which of these is a major criticism of DSM?

a. DSM requires use of difficult and expensive laboratory tests b. DSM applies only to relatively minor psychiatric problems. c. If we rely on DSM, very few people qualify as having any psychological disorder. d. Establishing a diagnosis does not identify the best treatment.