Philosopher Michel Foucault Described a Central Concept for Narrative Therapy

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Multiple Choice

Philosopher Michel Foucault described a central concept for narrative therapy: culturally-generated stories about how life should go that are used to coordinate social behavior, such as how married people should act, what happiness looks like, and how to be successful. What did Foucault call these stories?

• A) Dominant discourses
• B) Local discourses
• C) Oppressive discourses
• D) Supportive discourses

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Definitions:

Cultural Competence

The ability of individuals and organizations to interact effectively with people of different cultures and socio-economic backgrounds.

Public Service

Activities provided by the government or its institutions to citizens, usually aimed at benefiting the public and not generating profit.

Quick Solutions

Rapid responses or fixes to problems, often temporary or surface-level, without addressing underlying causes.

Individual Choices

Decisions made by a person based on personal preference, values, or circumstances.