Women are more likely than men to have a spouse or partner who also is abusing substances.
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An interpretation involves identifying the client's implicit message and presenting a different way of looking at it.
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A recommended way to build trust with gay and lesbian clients (according to the text) is to:
a. post a Safe Place symbol on a pink triangle on the office door
b. let them know right away that you are heterosexual.
c. post a I'm straight but not narrow slogan on the office door.
d. keep homosexuality out of the conversation.
Interpretation may increase self-understanding of a situation.
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PFLAG as an organization
a. is a self-help but not advocacy group.
b. is open to membership of both sexual minorities as well as allies and families of gays and lesbians.
c. is open to families and friends of gays and lesbians but discourages gays and lesbians from attending.
d. is an organization for gays and lesbians to demonstrate patriotism
An interpretation may decrease client disclosure.
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Of all the sexual minorities, which group is the most subject to violent assault and employment discrimination?
a. bi-sexuals
b. lesbians
c. effeminate gay men
d. transgendered persons
Interpreting may increase interviewer credibility.
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The highest percentage of teenagers who actually attempt or commit suicide are those struggling with ___________.
a. eating disorder
b. sexual orientation issues
c. internet addictions
d. substance abuse problems
Context is important whether presenting an interpretation cross-culturally or not.
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