Black Americans are ________Whites to seek medical attention and receive diagnoses

a. More likely than
b. Less likely than
c. As likely as
d. Twice as likely as


b. Less likely than

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Studies regarding cultural bias in diagnosis have shown that

a. because most clients in counseling are women, diagnosis tends to be less accurate for male clients than for female clients b. African American clients are more likely to be diagnosed with severe mental illnesses such as schizophrenia c. Hispanic clients are less likely to be diagnosed with depressive disorders d. counselors, compared to other mental health professionals, are less likely to allow gender stereotypes to influence their diagnoses e. female clients are less likely to be prescribed psychotropic medications

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The following are all defining characteristics of effective groups EXCEPT one. Which one?

a. Positive interdependence b. Clear operational goals c. Almost impossible to achieve d. Members are happy to work together

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What statement is not true of the trait-and-factor approach to career counseling?

a. The approach attempts to match the person's traits with the requirements of a job. b. The approach usually relies on psychometric information. c. The approach is developmental and thus focus on career maturity. d. The approach is associated with the work of Parsons and Williamson.

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A helpful interviewing strategy for facilitating client disclosure of sensitive information is to

a) Rely on closed questions and challenges b) Incorporate normalizing statements and bridges in the interview c) Combine the use of minimal encouragers with closed questions d) Incorporate restatements, reflection of feelings, and challenge statements into the interview

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