Purpose: Classification models, which allow for diagnoses to be made, are by their nature controversial because not everyone agrees where the dividing line of diagnosis line between "normal" and "abnormal" should be drawn. The issue is further complicated by there being multiple classification systems being differentially deployed around the world. This assignment will allow you to explore those systems and take a position on how they should be used, which will help inform your thinking about diagnoses of psychopathology throughout the rest of the course.

This week our Comer & Comer textbook introduced you to the matter of psychiatric classifications. Based on your reading, please explaining whether you believe each nation should use its own individual classification system or whether a single world-wide system should be used by psychological health professionals. In your essay, provide a rationale of at least three reasons for your point of view. You should be able to identify the psychiatric classification system used in the U.S.A. and its limitations as well as reference the other disease category system utilized around the globe. Please keep in mind that, in the preparation of your essay, you should draw ideas and information from provided Readings and Resources as well as your own research.