Anthony Is Working with Salim, a Client Who Speaks English

question 49

Multiple Choice

Anthony is working with Salim, a client who speaks English as a second language. He observes repeated long response latencies. Which of the following is a reasonable hypothesis?

• A) Salim is being resistant or oppositional.
• B) Salim is engaging in thought blocking.
• C) Salim may be struggling to understand Anthony.
• D) Salim is likely depressed.
• E) Salim may be suffering from schizophrenia.

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Fixed Costs

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Price-Taking

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