In the context of the ethnic issues that affect personality assessment, Hispanics tend to:
a. constantly seek therapy compared to Whites and other minority groups.
b. never follow up on their first visit by returning for additional sessions.
c. avoid doctors who are from the same ethnic and racial background as themselves.
d. keep their distress hidden and only reveal this distress to close family members.
ANS: B
FEEDBACK: Asian Americans tend to view any form of mental disorder as a shameful condition that they are embarrassed to admit. As a result, they are less likely to seek treatment from a therapist or counselor for emotional problems. Among Hispanics who do seek counseling, half never follow up on their first visit by returning for additional sessions (Dingfelder, 2005).
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