Dr. Kaplan is working with a Japanese-American client, and regards the client's silence as an indication that he is not happy to be in therapy. He fails to consider that his client has learned that authority figures should be shown deference and that his silence is a sign of respect. Dr. Kaplan is demonstrating ________.

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Dr. Kaplan is showing poor cultural competence by not understanding or respecting the cultural background and norms of his client, leading to a misinterpretation of the client's behavior.

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