Being Direct with African American Clients Is Well Received Because

question 10

Multiple Choice

Being direct with African American clients is well received because

• A)African Americans prefer providers to play an authoritarian role.
• B)being blunt is an important part of African Americans' oral tradition.
• C)being too "nice" is perceived as inauthentic.
• D)social interaction is not valued in professional relationships in African American culture.

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