When Interviewing Native American Clients, It May Be Preferable If

question 20

Multiple Choice

When interviewing Native American clients, it may be preferable if the interviewer does which of the following?

• A) Asks a lot of questions.
• B) Arranges seating to facilitate maximum direct eye contact.
• C) Refrains from silence.
• D) All of the above.
• E) None of the above.

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Definitions:

Telegraphic Speech

The early language stage in children where sentences are constructed with only essential words and meaning, resembling telegraph messages.

Cross-Cultural

Relating to or involving two or more cultures, especially to compare differences and similarities.

Western Cultures

Refers to societies primarily found in Europe, North America, Australia, and New Zealand characterized by democratic systems, individualism, and a historical influence of Christianity.

Underextension

A linguistic phenomenon where a child applies a word in a narrower scope than it is traditionally used, indicating a developmental stage in language acquisition.