Which of These Is Part of the American Psychological Association's

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of these is part of the American Psychological Association's guidelines for culturally sensitive therapy?

• A) clients should recognize the cultural embeddedness of their problems
• B) therapists must make a commitment to acquiring knowledge about ethnicity issues
• C) clients need to be aware of their intersecting identities
• D) psychologists should assume that their negative biases and attitudes will always influence their practice and damage the client-therapist relationship

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Definitions:

Living Standards

Living standards refer to the level of wealth, comfort, material goods, and necessities available to a person or community.

Psychological Needs

The fundamental emotional or mental requirements that individuals need to achieve well-being and contentment.

Autonomous Motivation

The drive to engage in an activity out of genuine interest or internal value, rather than external pressures or demands.

Cultures

The collective norms, values, beliefs, and customs of a group of people that distinguish them from other groups.