What kinds of issues might arise when you are engaged in systemic assessment and diagnosis? How would you describe the process by which a counselor arrives at a diagnosis? What is the range of influences that must be considered?

All of these issues are intertwined in the concept of diagnosis. Reflect on the following list of areas of influence:

•Genetics.

•Development.

•Caregiver's history and attachment style.

•Socio-economic level.

•Culture or religion.

•Diversity and exceptionality.

•Societal impacts.

Select the area from this list that attracts your attention as being more potent than the others. Identify a research article that addresses this area of influence, and explain how you see the influence creating its impact. Attach/add link where the research literature you researched can be found.