title: Diagnostic considerations in working with Asian-Americans.
abstract: It is generally accepted that ethnic differences can no longer be regarded as extraneous variables in diagnosis. Yet, how to work with these differences often remains unclear. Asian-American cultural views and values are discussed with respect to their influence on the assessment of intellectual and personality functioning. It is proposed that the diagnostic process include a focus on the adaptive potential of particular forms of cultural behavior.
mesh_terms: D001213:Asian / Q000523:psychology*; D002681:China / Q000208:ethnology; D003466:Cultural Characteristics; D005190:Family; D006801:Humans; D007360:Intelligence; D007802:Language; D007806:Language Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis; D010551:Personality; D011386:Projective Techniques; D012649:Self Concept; D013240:Stereotyping; D014167:Transference, Psychology