1. Cross-Cultural Psychotherapy
According to the customs of North American society, it is encouraged that people speak out about their private relationships and feelings. ... "American academic psychology has taken for granted the values of self-expression, self-control, and self-efficacy. These values fit with American ideals of expressive and utilitarian individualism. ... American culture teaches to value someone who is able to speak out about his true feelings and even categorizes someone as being emotionally distressed when unable to express needs and wants. ...
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