Imagine you are working with a client who is anxious and depressed. You suggest that the client experiences anxiety and depression because he/she is part of an oppressed, exploited or marginalized group. Which theories are you using to inform your practice?

a. cognitive theory
b. empowerment/strengths theories
c. behavioral theories
d. psychodynamic theory


Ans: B

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