All of the Statements Listed Below, Except One, Are Reasons

question 31

Multiple Choice

All of the statements listed below, except one, are reasons that counseling does not work for many minority clients. Pick the reason that does not make sense.

• A) Because counselors view some cultural-­‐specific appropriate behaviors as pathological.
• B) Because assessment instruments are culturally biased and misinterpreted.
• C) Because of inherent racism in society and its impact on how counselors understand the world.
• D) Because counselors tend to "overcompensate" for minority clients.

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Definitions:

Adverse Selection

A situation in which one party in a transaction has more or better information than the other, often leading to imbalances and inefficiencies in markets, especially insurance.

Insurance Company

A business that provides coverage, in the form of compensation following a loss, in exchange for premium payments.

Commodities

Basic goods used in commerce that are interchangeable with other goods of the same type.

Norman Daniels

A philosopher known for his work in health ethics, particularly his theories on justice, health, and healthcare.