The Expectation of Verbal Expression and Self-Disclosure May Be Experienced

question 10

Multiple Choice

The expectation of verbal expression and self-disclosure may be experienced by Asian Americans as

• A)suspicious, as White providers are not perceived as trustworthy.
• B)shameful, as modesty and subtleness are held in the highest regard.
• C)insulting, as self-disclosure is reserved for long-standing friends.
• D)freeing, as family constraints stunt their ability to explore emotional material.

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Definitions:

Culture-bound Disorder

A category of mental disorders that are recognized to be a specific or unique to a particular culture.

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Bipolar Disorder

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Social Interactions

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