<scp>Cross‐Cultural</scp> Investigation in Differential Perceptions of Externalizing Symptoms

The current study examined cross-cultural differences in perceptions of certain externalizing symptoms, such as those attention deficit hyperactivity disorder – impulsivity (ADHD-HI) and oppositional defiant (ODD) described the Diagnostic Statistical Manual Mental Disorders (DSM-5). For this study, 39 American 34 Japanese college students rated acceptability symptoms. results showed patterns for In terms ADHD-HI Americans were less accepting “often interrupts or intrudes on others” has difficulty awaiting his her turn” while individuals fidgets with taps hands feet squirms seat” go, acting if driven by motor.” ODD blames others,” actively defies refuses to comply request,” “is often angry resentful,” loses temper,” deliberately annoys others.” This possible perceptual symptoms between populations, which may be first step testing nonequivalence DSM-5 constructs disorders.