In the United States, facial expressions of emotion (such as a smile or a frown) are expected and seen as culturally appropriate. In some Chinese and Japanese individuals, however, such expressions are to be restrained. This demonstrates the importance of __________ in a therapeutic relationship.

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The question is asking about how cultural differences in expressing emotion can affect a therapeutic relationship. The best choice is D, communication style, as this refers specifically to the ways in which people communicate with each other, including the use of nonverbal cues like facial expressions. Understanding the communication style of individuals from different cultures is important in building trust and understanding in a therapeutic relationship. While language, gender, and age can also be important factors in cultural differences, they are not as directly related to facial expression as communication style.

In the United States, Facial Expressions of Emotion (Such as a Smile