Jessica, a white female counselor, is working with Richard, a Chinese American male who is struggling with depression. Jessica has worked with many individuals with depression and, although she has not worked with a Chinese male with depression, she believes her existing knowledge base and skill set is sufficient. Which of the following statements, based on this information would be true of Jessica?

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Jessica is exhibiting an etic perspective of counseling because she is applying general principles of treating depression to Richard, regardless of his cultural background. This approach focuses on universal aspects of counseling and psychological treatment.

Jessica, a White Female Counselor, Is Working with Richard, a Chinese