Which of the following best exemplifies a question that assesses the cultural dimensions of a problem presented by a culturally diverse client?
A. When did the client's family immigrate to the United States?
B. Is the behavior considered normal within the culture?
C. What traditions are still practiced in the home?
D. What other cultures are present in the community?
Answer: B
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Which of the following best describes the view of mental health, according to feminist therapy?
(a) Psychopathology is a result of not meeting basic needs (b) Psychopathology is a result of dysfunctional family members (c) Distress is seen as a result of societal factors and avoid pathologizing (d) Distress is seen as a result of antifeminist views
Aaron T. Beck explains the developing cognitive functioning of the mind, specifically the expression of personality, in terms of
A) ?schemas. B) ?systems. C) ?modes. D) ?All of the above
Summarizing is primarily used to ____
A) ?begin or end an interview B) ?mentalize the world of the client C) ?define your agenda for the counseling session D) ?all of these
Why is disidentification particularly important for borderline clients?
a. They are typically in therapy only a short time. b. They are more prone to transference. c. They are habitually overwhelmed by emotional storms. d. They are more likely to cling to the therapist. e. Disidentification is not important for borderline clients.