Assume That the Client in Allen's Client Came from a Clearly

question 5

Essay

Assume that the client in Allen's client came from a clearly different culture from Allen in gender, race, and sexual orientation. Specify those other cultures and present an alternative interview plan for the client's first session.

---

Definitions:

Reinforcement

In psychology, a process that increases the likelihood of a behavior by administering a reward or removing a negative stimulus.

Pain Behaviors

Manifestations or expressions of pain, including facial expressions, verbalizations, posture, and activities that may change due to pain.

Gate Control Theory

A theory that proposes that the spinal cord contains a neurological "gate" that either blocks pain signals or allows them to continue on to the brain.

Spinal Cord

A long, thin, tubular bundle of nervous tissue and support cells that extends from the brain. It is a major part of the central nervous system and acts as a conduit for signals between the brain and the rest of the body.