Which of the Following Is NOT a Cultural Value or Assumption

question 538

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:

Aging

The process of becoming older, which involves changes in the biological, psychological, and social structures of individuals over time.

Mental Health

A state of well-being in which an individual realizes their own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively, and is able to make a contribution to their community.

Aging

The process of becoming older, a natural and complex phenomenon that involves biological, environmental, and psychological changes over time.

Mental Disorders

Health conditions characterized by alterations in thinking, mood, or behavior (or some combination thereof) associated with distress and/or impaired functioning.