You Are a Psychologist Working with a New Client, an Immigrant

question 146

Multiple Choice

You are a psychologist working with a new client, an immigrant from China who is experiencing adjustment problems due to stress. Which of the following are you first going to consider when assessing your client's ability to cope?

• A) meditative strategies
• B) psychological defense mechanisms
• C) ability to use biofeedback equipment
• D) cultural background

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Definitions:

Cultural Expectations

The shared norms and values that dictate the behavior considered appropriate within a specific culture.

Motivational Forces

Factors that influence the direction, intensity, and persistence of an individual's effort to achieve a goal.

Resistance

Opposition to or refusal of acceptance, often in the context of change, authority, or new ideas.

Hostile Audience

A group of listeners or viewers who are opposed to the speaker's message or viewpoint.