A US-Born Korean American Man Has Been Attending but Not Participating

Multiple Choice

A U.S.-born Korean American man has been attending but not participating in AA meetings. He refuses a referral from the facilitator for individualized treatment from a therapist who is not Korean. Why do you think he refuses?

A) He is concerned about a language barrier.
B) He probably does not have the financial resources or insurance to pay for individualized treatment.
C) He is probably ashamed to lose face and bring dishonor to his family, which he believes seeking help outside of his community would do.
D) He is ashamed to lose face and bring dishonor to his family, which he believes accepting personal treatment would do.