Since People from Different Backgrounds May Give Different Meanings to Events

question 29

Multiple Choice

Since people from different backgrounds may give different meanings to events, it is important for the practitioner to _______ when expressing his/her understanding of the client's meaning.

• A) be forceful
• B) be gentle
• C) be tentative
• D) be understanding

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Definitions:

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