When applying DSM-5-TR criteria, clinicians should also consider cultural and contextual factors and avoid pathologizing normal distress.

When applying DSM-5-TR criteria, clinicians should also consider cultural and contextual factors and avoid pathologizing normal distress.

• A. It should be used as the sole basis for diagnosis.
• B. It should be ignored if the client doesn't meet criteria.
• C. It should always be applied rigidly without considering context.
• D. It is a guide for classification and should not override clinical judgment or ignore cultural and contextual factors; avoid pathologizing normal distress.

Answer: (D)