It is becoming clear that the effectiveness of the therapeutic working alliance between client and counselor depends, in large part, on the counselors' ability to recognize and understand their clients' ____________________ identities.

a.unique

b.cultural

It is important for counselors to recognize and understand their clients' cultural identities. Additionally, counselors must have an awareness of the interconnection between a client's various salient identities.

c.oppressed

d.intersectional

(b is not the right answer)