Which of the Following Is NOT a Cultural Value or Assumption

question 77

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a cultural value or assumption of Western psychotherapies?

• A)a focus on the individual's goals and needs
• B)the belief that problems are due to internal causes and can be resolved by an individual alone
• C)the belief that exploring painful thoughts and feelings should be avoided, as it tends to intensify psychological problems
• D)the importance of becoming self-sufficient and not being dependent upon others for psychological well-being

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Definitions:

Difficult Deployment

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Reevaluated Priorities

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PTSD

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Traumatic Event

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