Becoming a Culturally Competent Helper Requires Being Open to

question 9

Multiple Choice

Becoming a culturally competent helper requires being open to

• A) indigenous health and healing practices.
• B) psychodynamic explanations for clients' irrational behavior.
• C) higher malpractice insurance premiums.
• D) working longer hours in one's office and doing more paperwork.

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Definitions:

Feel-good, Do-good Phenomenon

The psychological theory that suggests individuals are more likely to engage in altruistic behaviors when they are in a good mood.

Adaptation-level Phenomenon

A psychological principle suggesting that individuals judge new experiences based on past experiences and the levels of stimulation they have become accustomed to.

Catharsis

The process of releasing, and thereby providing relief from, strong or repressed emotions, often through art, drama, or other forms of expression.

Aggressive Action

Behavior intended to harm or injure another person, either physically or psychologically.