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Because of cultural identity, please help me understand three ways that professionals in the field of psychology might mitigate or reduce the appearance of biases in diagnosis.

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Clinicians have a professional ethical responsibility to be culturally competent in interfacing with their clients. It is important for trust building that all clients are treated equally and without biases and judgmental observation, especially as it may discreetly be related to the cultural or faith background of the client. Ways in which a therapist or psychologist can minimize or prevent the occurrence of biases in their own work or diagnosis of a client's problem area or disorder may include the following key components that a clinician will always keep in mind when ...

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