A Cultural Mismatch Between Client and Therapist Can Sometimes Be

question 158

Multiple Choice

A cultural mismatch between client and therapist can sometimes be a problem because:

• A) transference cannot take place if the client and therapist are from different cultures.
• B) the use of a language translator violates client-patient confidentiality.
• C) it may lead to misunderstandings based on cultural differences.
• D) studies show that most psychological problems are culture-bound syndromes.

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