Which of the following is NOT discussed in the textbook as a multicultural implication of Gestalt therapy?
a. Gestalt therapy may be inadequate for dealing with clients who value inter-relatedness over individuality.
b. The Gestalt emphasis on sensuality over rationality resonates with women of all cultural backgrounds.
c. A Gestalt counselor is less likely to inflict his or her own cultural values on clients.
d. The focus on integrating polarities can assist clients who feel split between the demands of two cultures.
e. Clients from cultures that prize the intellect do not respond well to the anti-intellectualism of Gestalt therapy.
Answer: b
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