A group of Latina adolescents was provided with information on risky sexual behaviors. The information was given in the context of cultural values inherent to the Latino/a community. This is an example of which of the following?
A. Effective psychoeducation
B. Cultural insensitivity
C. Culturally-modified psychological intervention
D. Social learning theory
Answer: C
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