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Question
Stacey and Jim have been struggling as a couple ever since Stacey was promoted at work and given a substantial salary increase. They come to therapy with the goal of deciding whether to remain a couple or break up. As their couples therapist, it would be best if youA.assist them in exploring and evaluating cultural messages they received about gender-role expectations.
B.facilitate their awareness in order to help them make self-directed choices.
C.use your expertise to offer them advice about the decision they should make.
D.all of the above
E.a and b only
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