Dr. Jones is a middle-aged white male who grew up in the United States. His client Vinay is a young college student who grew up in the Middle East. Dr. Jones recognizes that he and Vinay are from different cultural backgrounds but feels confident that he will be able to work sensitively and expertly with his client. Dr. Jones believes he possesses what is defined in the field of psychotherapy as cultural:

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Cultural competence refers to the ability of an individual to understand and respect cultural differences and to work effectively with people from diverse cultural backgrounds. Dr. Jones's confidence in working sensitively and expertly with Vinay, despite their different cultural backgrounds, indicates his belief in his own cultural competence.

Dr Jones Is a Middle-Aged White Male Who Grew Up