Counselors Must Give Extra Attention to Avoid Misdiagnosing and Pathologizing

question 25

Multiple Choice

Counselors must give extra attention to avoid misdiagnosing and pathologizing certain cultural groups.In order to avoid these issues,counselors need to:

• A) carefully consider all aspects of clients' culture without considering clients' past and present life circumstances.
• B) carefully consider the clients' past and present life circumstances only.
• C) carefully consider the clients' decisions in life with no regard of culture.
• D) carefully consider the ways in which clients' socioeconomic and cultural experiences can influence behavior,including the presentation of symptoms.

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Definitions:

Efficiency-Focused

Aimed at achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense, often applied in work and energy utilization contexts.

Problem-Focused

A coping strategy that involves directly addressing the cause of stress to reduce or eliminate it.

Type A

Describes a personality type characterized by a high level of competitiveness, self-urgency, impatience, and aggression, often linked to stress and heart disease.

Impatient

A feeling of restlessness or desire for immediate action or results, often leading to frustration when delays occur.