Question 1

What cultural artifact is an oppressive tool that has kept many people poverty-stricken and socially ostracized?

Accepted Answer

A)  Religious tension 
B)  Castism 
C)  Remaining insular in small enclaves 
D)  Extended family networks 
A)  Religious tension 
B)  Castism 
C)  Remaining insular in small enclaves 
D)  Extended family networks B

Question 2

Describe the way a communalist orientation effects a South Asian American who is considering seeking help for a cognitive problems or mental health issues.

Accepted Answer

A communalist orientation in South Asian culture emphasizes the importance of community and family support. This can have both positive and negative effects on a South Asian American seeking help for cognitive problems or mental health issues. On one hand, the communalist orientation may lead to a strong support network of family and friends who can provide emotional and practical support during difficult times. This can create a sense of belonging and reduce feelings of isolation.

However, the communalist orientation may also lead to stigma and shame surrounding mental health issues. South Asian Americans may feel pressure to keep their struggles private in order to avoid bringing shame to their family or community. Seeking professional help for cognitive problems or mental health issues may be seen as a sign of weakness or failure, leading to reluctance to seek treatment.

Additionally, the communalist orientation may prioritize the needs of the family or community over individual well-being, leading to a lack of focus on self-care and mental health. This can make it difficult for South Asian Americans to prioritize their own mental health needs and seek help when necessary.

Overall, the communalist orientation in South Asian culture can have a complex impact on individuals seeking help for cognitive problems or mental health issues. It is important for mental health professionals to be aware of these cultural dynamics and provide culturally sensitive support and resources for South Asian Americans.

Question 3

Members of the second wave of immigration are often characterized by all of the following characteristics EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  historic values and traditions. 
B)  nuclear family structures. 
C)  little formal education. 
D)  preference for ethnic enclaves. 
A)  historic values and traditions. 
B)  nuclear family structures. 
C)  little formal education. 
D)  preference for ethnic enclaves. B

Question 4

Families historically educated their daughters for the purpose of making them:

Accepted Answer

A)  better mothers. 
B)  more marketable as brides. 
C)  conversational in business and politics. 
D)  financially independent. 
A)  better mothers. 
B)  more marketable as brides. 
C)  conversational in business and politics. 
D)  financially independent.

Question 5

Dharma is defined as the belief in:

Accepted Answer

A)  the hierarchical order of human beings. 
B)  destiny. 
C)  living in accordance with the principles that order the universe. 
D)  none of the above. 
A)  the hierarchical order of human beings. 
B)  destiny. 
C)  living in accordance with the principles that order the universe. 
D)  none of the above.

Question 6

Describe the dilemma that South Asian Americans may face when responding to the U.S. Census or other surveys that ask individuals to denote their group membership by checking a box.

Accepted Answer

South Asian Americans may face a dilemma

Question 7

Individuals who are more acculturated and have lived in the United States for a longer period of time are more likely to refer to themselves by:

Accepted Answer

A)  the general category of South Asian. 
B)  their familiar country of origin as well as "American." 
C)  their religious affiliation. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  the general category of South Asian. 
B)  their familiar country of origin as well as "American." 
C)  their religious affiliation. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 8

Members of the community who identify as ____ may find it very difficult to fit in with and find acceptance from their families.

Accepted Answer

A)  LGBT 
B)  atheist 
C)  biracial 
D)  none of the above 
A)  LGBT 
B)  atheist 
C)  biracial 
D)  none of the above

Question 9

The three most widely spoken languages for South Asian Americans are:

Accepted Answer

A)  Hindi, Bengali, and Urdu. 
B)  Hindi, Pashto, and Urdu. 
C)  Pashto, Urdu, and English. 
D)  English, Hindi, and Urdu. 
A)  Hindi, Bengali, and Urdu. 
B)  Hindi, Pashto, and Urdu. 
C)  Pashto, Urdu, and English. 
D)  English, Hindi, and Urdu.

Question 10

Discuss the value sets often held by South Asian Americans that are derived from Hindu culture.

Accepted Answer

South Asian Americans often hold value s

Question 11

South Asian Americans may be weary to discuss individual problems because of:

Accepted Answer

A)  fear that service providers will not understand their values or issues. 
B)  belief that problems experienced are a result of fate or are preordained. 
C)  the potential for individual behavior to reflect on the family or community as a whole. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  fear that service providers will not understand their values or issues. 
B)  belief that problems experienced are a result of fate or are preordained. 
C)  the potential for individual behavior to reflect on the family or community as a whole. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 12

Which of the following is the congressional act that restored naturalization rights for South Asian Indians in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  Burke-Wadsworth Act of 1940 
B)  Luce-Celler Act of 1946 
C)  Employment Act of 1946 
D)  Alien Registration Act of 1940 
A)  Burke-Wadsworth Act of 1940 
B)  Luce-Celler Act of 1946 
C)  Employment Act of 1946 
D)  Alien Registration Act of 1940

Question 13

For what reasons might it be hard to define group membership for South Asian Americans?

Accepted Answer

There are several reasons why it might b

Question 14

Members of the second wave of immigration are often characterized by all of the following characteristics EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  historic values and traditions. 
B)  nuclear family structures. 
C)  little formal education. 
D)  preference for ethnic enclaves. 
A)  historic values and traditions. 
B)  nuclear family structures. 
C)  little formal education. 
D)  preference for ethnic enclaves.

Question 15

Individuals who immigrated to the United States as professionals are more likely to experience:

Accepted Answer

A)  difficulty finding housing. 
B)  difficulty with language barriers. 
C)  stress related to achievement. 
D)  rejection from other South Asian Americans. 
A)  difficulty finding housing. 
B)  difficulty with language barriers. 
C)  stress related to achievement. 
D)  rejection from other South Asian Americans.

Question 16

To establish rapport, providers should aim to strike a balance between being:

Accepted Answer

A)  Direct and indirect 
B)  Informed and curious 
C)  Funny and serious 
D)  Friendly and distant 
A)  Direct and indirect 
B)  Informed and curious 
C)  Funny and serious 
D)  Friendly and distant

Question 17

South Asian Indians hold masters, doctorates, or professional degrees at a rate of ___ times the national average for all Americans.

Accepted Answer

A)  15 
B)  2 
C)  5 
D)  1.5 
A)  15 
B)  2 
C)  5 
D)  1.5

Question 18

For what reasons might it be important to assess a South Asian American's level of acculturation? How might you accomplish this? What kinds of questions might you ask?

Accepted Answer

It is important to assess a South Asian

Question 19

While earlier generations tended to take jobs as they were available, recent generations have tended toward jobs in which of the following sectors?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fine Arts 
B)  Technology 
C)  Construction and manual labor 
D)  Political science 
A)  Fine Arts 
B)  Technology 
C)  Construction and manual labor 
D)  Political science

Question 20

Which of the following is an example of factors that affect acculturation in South Asian Indian Americans?

Accepted Answer

A)  Family size 
B)  Degree of religiosity 
C)  Economic support 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Family size 
B)  Degree of religiosity 
C)  Economic support 
D)  All of the above

What cultural artifact is an oppressive tool that has kept many people poverty-stricken and socially ostracized?

Describe the way a communalist orientation effects a South Asian American who is considering seeking help for a cognitive problems or mental health issues.

Members of the second wave of immigration are often characterized by all of the following characteristics EXCEPT:

Families historically educated their daughters for the purpose of making them:

Dharma is defined as the belief in:

Describe the dilemma that South Asian Americans may face when responding to the U.S. Census or other surveys that ask individuals to denote their group membership by checking a box.

Individuals who are more acculturated and have lived in the United States for a longer period of time are more likely to refer to themselves by:

Members of the community who identify as ____ may find it very difficult to fit in with and find acceptance from their families.

The three most widely spoken languages for South Asian Americans are:

Discuss the value sets often held by South Asian Americans that are derived from Hindu culture.

South Asian Americans may be weary to discuss individual problems because of:

Which of the following is the congressional act that restored naturalization rights for South Asian Indians in the United States?

For what reasons might it be hard to define group membership for South Asian Americans?

Members of the second wave of immigration are often characterized by all of the following characteristics EXCEPT:

Individuals who immigrated to the United States as professionals are more likely to experience:

To establish rapport, providers should aim to strike a balance between being:

South Asian Indians hold masters, doctorates, or professional degrees at a rate of ___ times the national average for all Americans.

For what reasons might it be important to assess a South Asian American's level of acculturation? How might you accomplish this? What kinds of questions might you ask?

While earlier generations tended to take jobs as they were available, recent generations have tended toward jobs in which of the following sectors?

Which of the following is an example of factors that affect acculturation in South Asian Indian Americans?

Introduction

What It Means to Be Culturally Competent

Working With Culturally Diverse Clients

Understanding Racism, Prejudice, and White Privilege

Understanding Culture and Cultural Differences

Working With Culturally Diverse Parents and Families

Culturally Sensitive Treatment With Children

Bias in Service Delivery

Mental Health Issues

Treating Victims of Ethnic Conflict, Genocide, and Mass Violence

Working With Latinoa Clients: an Interview With Roberto Almanzan

Working With Native American Clients: an Interview With Jack Lawson

Working With African American Clients: an Interview With Veronique Thompson

Working With Asian American Clients: an Interview With Dan Hocoy

Working With Arab and Muslim American Clients: an Interview With Marwan Dwairy

Working With White Ethnic Clients: an Interview With the Author

Some Closing Thoughts

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Exam 16: Working With South Asian American Clients: an Interview With Sumana Kaipa

What cultural artifact is an oppressive tool that has kept many people poverty-stricken and socially ostracized?

Describe the way a communalist orientation effects a South Asian American who is considering seeking help for a cognitive problems or mental health issues.

Members of the second wave of immigration are often characterized by all of the following characteristics EXCEPT:

Families historically educated their daughters for the purpose of making them:

Dharma is defined as the belief in:

Describe the dilemma that South Asian Americans may face when responding to the U.S. Census or other surveys that ask individuals to denote their group membership by checking a box.

Individuals who are more acculturated and have lived in the United States for a longer period of time are more likely to refer to themselves by:

Members of the community who identify as ____ may find it very difficult to fit in with and find acceptance from their families.

The three most widely spoken languages for South Asian Americans are:

Discuss the value sets often held by South Asian Americans that are derived from Hindu culture.

South Asian Americans may be weary to discuss individual problems because of:

Which of the following is the congressional act that restored naturalization rights for South Asian Indians in the United States?

For what reasons might it be hard to define group membership for South Asian Americans?

Members of the second wave of immigration are often characterized by all of the following characteristics EXCEPT:

Individuals who immigrated to the United States as professionals are more likely to experience:

To establish rapport, providers should aim to strike a balance between being:

South Asian Indians hold masters, doctorates, or professional degrees at a rate of ___ times the national average for all Americans.

For what reasons might it be important to assess a South Asian American's level of acculturation? How might you accomplish this? What kinds of questions might you ask?

While earlier generations tended to take jobs as they were available, recent generations have tended toward jobs in which of the following sectors?

Which of the following is an example of factors that affect acculturation in South Asian Indian Americans?

Introduction

What It Means to Be Culturally Competent

Working With Culturally Diverse Clients

Understanding Racism, Prejudice, and White Privilege

Understanding Culture and Cultural Differences

Working With Culturally Diverse Parents and Families

Culturally Sensitive Treatment With Children

Bias in Service Delivery

Mental Health Issues

Treating Victims of Ethnic Conflict, Genocide, and Mass Violence

Working With Latinoa Clients: an Interview With Roberto Almanzan

Working With Native American Clients: an Interview With Jack Lawson

Working With African American Clients: an Interview With Veronique Thompson

Working With Asian American Clients: an Interview With Dan Hocoy

Working With Arab and Muslim American Clients: an Interview With Marwan Dwairy

Working With White Ethnic Clients: an Interview With the Author

Some Closing Thoughts

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