From an African-Centered Perspective, in Order to Work Effectively with African

question 80

Multiple Choice

From an African-centered perspective, in order to work effectively with African American clients, what must the therapist understand?

• A) The importance of spirituality for African American people
• B) The struggle for identity among African American people
• C) The collective consciousness of African American people
• D) All of the above

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Definitions:

Big Five

A model outlining five broad dimensions used to describe human personality: openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism.

Dimensional Approach

A method of categorizing characteristics on a spectrum rather than as either present or absent, recognizing the continuum of mental health symptoms.

Attachment Types

Categories that describe patterns of attachment behavior exhibited in relationships, including secure, anxious-preoccupied, dismissive-avoidant, and fearful-avoidant types.

Anxiety

An emotion of stress, discomfort, or fear, usually in anticipation of a forthcoming event or an outcome that is not yet determined.