Question 1

Communication that conveys insensitivity toward a person's racial heritage is considered a

Accepted Answer

A)  microagression. 
B)  microinsult. 
C)  microassault. 
D)  microivalidation. 
A)  microagression. 
B)  microinsult. 
C)  microassault. 
D)  microivalidation. B

Question 2

The concept of self-fulfilling prophesy is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  the effect of political attitudes in mental health diagnosis. 
B)  the impact of social attitudes on behavior. 
C)  the differences in expectation of women and men. 
D)  the outcomes of Clients of Color working with providers from the same ethnic group. 
A)  the effect of political attitudes in mental health diagnosis. 
B)  the impact of social attitudes on behavior. 
C)  the differences in expectation of women and men. 
D)  the outcomes of Clients of Color working with providers from the same ethnic group. B

Question 3

What trends have been found related to suicide in Communities of Color? Describe the cultural and situations factors which help account for these trends.

Accepted Answer

Trends related to suicide in Communities of Color have shown that these communities often experience higher rates of suicide compared to the general population. This is a concerning trend that has been attributed to a variety of cultural and situational factors.

One cultural factor that contributes to higher rates of suicide in Communities of Color is the stigma surrounding mental health. In many cultures, mental health issues are often seen as a sign of weakness or a personal failing, leading individuals to avoid seeking help or treatment for their mental health struggles. This stigma can prevent individuals from getting the support they need and can contribute to feelings of isolation and hopelessness, increasing the risk of suicide.

Additionally, Communities of Color often face systemic barriers to accessing mental health care, such as lack of culturally competent services, language barriers, and financial constraints. These barriers can make it difficult for individuals in these communities to receive the support and treatment they need for their mental health issues, further increasing the risk of suicide.

Situational factors also play a role in the higher rates of suicide in Communities of Color. These communities often experience higher levels of discrimination, racism, and socioeconomic disparities, which can contribute to chronic stress, trauma, and feelings of hopelessness. These factors can significantly impact an individual's mental health and well-being, increasing the risk of suicide.

In order to address these concerning trends, it is important to prioritize culturally competent mental health services, reduce stigma surrounding mental health in Communities of Color, and address the systemic barriers that prevent individuals from accessing the care they need. By addressing these cultural and situational factors, we can work towards reducing the rates of suicide in Communities of Color and ensuring that individuals in these communities receive the support and resources they need for their mental health.

Question 4

The use of indigenous paraprofessionals was a strategy to increase the number of Providers of Color. Which of the following best describes the individuals that were trained in these positions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bilingual non-clinical staff 
B)  Students of Color 
C)  Community leaders 
D)  Community teachers and youth workers 
A)  Bilingual non-clinical staff 
B)  Students of Color 
C)  Community leaders 
D)  Community teachers and youth workers

Question 5

Explain the strategy of training paraprofessionals to address the need for Providers of Color. What are the benefits and the challenges of this strategy? What might make this strategy more effective?

Accepted Answer

The strategy of training paraprofessiona

Question 6

Describe the three types of microaggressions and provide an example of a statement or action that is representative of each.

Accepted Answer

Microaggressions are subtle, often unint

Question 7

Hallucinations is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  a universal disorder with different content and meaning across cultures. 
B)  a universal disorder with similar content but different meanings across cultures. 
C)  a traditional healing mechanism for Native cultures. 
D)  a disorder with high levels of occurrence in Mexican culture. 
A)  a universal disorder with different content and meaning across cultures. 
B)  a universal disorder with similar content but different meanings across cultures. 
C)  a traditional healing mechanism for Native cultures. 
D)  a disorder with high levels of occurrence in Mexican culture.

Question 8

Given the cultural relativity of mental health diagnosis, it is of primary importance to

Accepted Answer

A)  use a culturally sensitive diagnosis tool. 
B)  engage other family and community members in the diagnosis process. 
C)  consult a Provider of Color from the same ethnic group to discuss the symptoms in relation to cultural expectations. 
D)  ensure agreement that the behaviors are outside of culturally acceptable beliefs. 
A)  use a culturally sensitive diagnosis tool. 
B)  engage other family and community members in the diagnosis process. 
C)  consult a Provider of Color from the same ethnic group to discuss the symptoms in relation to cultural expectations. 
D)  ensure agreement that the behaviors are outside of culturally acceptable beliefs.

Question 9

Tong describes the Chinese American Psyche as having changed as a result of a survival reaction to Western culture. He compares this to Iatrogenesis, which is defined as

Accepted Answer

A)  physical or mental health diagnoses resulting from changing family dynamics. 
B)  changes in culture due to acculturative stress. 
C)  the shift of strengths in an individual or culture. 
D)  pathology resulting from medical or psychological intervention. 
A)  physical or mental health diagnoses resulting from changing family dynamics. 
B)  changes in culture due to acculturative stress. 
C)  the shift of strengths in an individual or culture. 
D)  pathology resulting from medical or psychological intervention.

Question 10

Which best describes the difference between traditional healers as opposed to Western providers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Traditional healers address the physical, spiritual and mental well-being individually. 
B)  Traditional healing is circular in nature. 
C)  Traditional healing focuses most of its attention on spiritually. 
D)  Traditional healers are passive in their interventions, guiding the individual in taking the primary role of responsibility for the healing process. 
A)  Traditional healers address the physical, spiritual and mental well-being individually. 
B)  Traditional healing is circular in nature. 
C)  Traditional healing focuses most of its attention on spiritually. 
D)  Traditional healers are passive in their interventions, guiding the individual in taking the primary role of responsibility for the healing process.

Question 11

Cultural differences impacting the assessment process tend to result in which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  The use of alternative assessment tools 
B)  Overpathologizing of Clients of Color 
C)  Underpathologizing of Clients of Color 
D)  Increased usage of the MMPI 
A)  The use of alternative assessment tools 
B)  Overpathologizing of Clients of Color 
C)  Underpathologizing of Clients of Color 
D)  Increased usage of the MMPI

Question 12

The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) was originally administered without regard to race or ethnicity, but was first questioned because

Accepted Answer

A)  it was normed to White subjects exclusively. 
B)  it was not offered in other languages. 
C)  scores were significantly different between men and women. 
D)  it did not have a Black-White scale that adjusted African American score to be compared to White scores. 
A)  it was normed to White subjects exclusively. 
B)  it was not offered in other languages. 
C)  scores were significantly different between men and women. 
D)  it did not have a Black-White scale that adjusted African American score to be compared to White scores.

Question 13

Which of the following is not a major barrier to attracting Students of Color to psychology training programs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cost of the program 
B)  Under representation of Faculty of Color 
C)  Complex application procedures 
D)  Little to no curriculum related to cross-cultural service provision 
A)  Cost of the program 
B)  Under representation of Faculty of Color 
C)  Complex application procedures 
D)  Little to no curriculum related to cross-cultural service provision

Question 14

Which of the following is not identified by Gaw as having a major impact on the diagnoses of Clients of Color?

Accepted Answer

A)  Language barriers 
B)  How help is sought out 
C)  Traditional problem-solving methods 
D)  How the origin of the problem is understood 
A)  Language barriers 
B)  How help is sought out 
C)  Traditional problem-solving methods 
D)  How the origin of the problem is understood

Question 15

Microaggression is particularly insidious because

Accepted Answer

A)  the perpetrator does not believe he or she is being racist. 
B)  the victim is unable to defend themselves against it. 
C)  it can be invisible to the victim and the perpetrator. 
D)  victims become overly sensitive to small comments and actions. 
A)  the perpetrator does not believe he or she is being racist. 
B)  the victim is unable to defend themselves against it. 
C)  it can be invisible to the victim and the perpetrator. 
D)  victims become overly sensitive to small comments and actions.

Question 16

Discuss the impact of social and political attitudes on the diagnosis of Clients of Color and the general characterization of Communities of Color, providing specific examples.

Accepted Answer

The impact of social and political attit

Question 17

Describe the ways in which the development of a deficit or cultural inferiority theory may occur in the social sciences. In what other ways have bias impacted research of ethnically diverse groups?

Accepted Answer

The development of a deficit or cultural

Question 18

Which of the following is a common pitfall in hiring Providers of Color:

Accepted Answer

A)  Hiring Providers of Color who have not worked in the local ethnic community 
B)  Assuming Providers of Color are bilingual 
C)  Hiring Providers of Color with less regard to experience or skill than would be given to those of a White provider 
D)  All of these 
A)  Hiring Providers of Color who have not worked in the local ethnic community 
B)  Assuming Providers of Color are bilingual 
C)  Hiring Providers of Color with less regard to experience or skill than would be given to those of a White provider 
D)  All of these

Communication that conveys insensitivity toward a person's racial heritage is considered a

The concept of self-fulfilling prophesy is an example of

What trends have been found related to suicide in Communities of Color? Describe the cultural and situations factors which help account for these trends.

The use of indigenous paraprofessionals was a strategy to increase the number of Providers of Color. Which of the following best describes the individuals that were trained in these positions?

Explain the strategy of training paraprofessionals to address the need for Providers of Color. What are the benefits and the challenges of this strategy? What might make this strategy more effective?

Describe the three types of microaggressions and provide an example of a statement or action that is representative of each.

Hallucinations is an example of

Given the cultural relativity of mental health diagnosis, it is of primary importance to

Tong describes the Chinese American Psyche as having changed as a result of a survival reaction to Western culture. He compares this to Iatrogenesis, which is defined as

Which best describes the difference between traditional healers as opposed to Western providers?

Cultural differences impacting the assessment process tend to result in which of the following?

The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) was originally administered without regard to race or ethnicity, but was first questioned because

Which of the following is not a major barrier to attracting Students of Color to psychology training programs?

Which of the following is not identified by Gaw as having a major impact on the diagnoses of Clients of Color?

Microaggression is particularly insidious because

Discuss the impact of social and political attitudes on the diagnosis of Clients of Color and the general characterization of Communities of Color, providing specific examples.

Describe the ways in which the development of a deficit or cultural inferiority theory may occur in the social sciences. In what other ways have bias impacted research of ethnically diverse groups?

Which of the following is a common pitfall in hiring Providers of Color:

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

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 South Asian American Clients: an Interview With Sumana Kaipa

Working With White Ethnic Clients: an Interview With the Author

Some Closing Thoughts

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Exam 8: Bias in Service Delivery

Communication that conveys insensitivity toward a person's racial heritage is considered a

The concept of self-fulfilling prophesy is an example of

What trends have been found related to suicide in Communities of Color? Describe the cultural and situations factors which help account for these trends.

The use of indigenous paraprofessionals was a strategy to increase the number of Providers of Color. Which of the following best describes the individuals that were trained in these positions?

Explain the strategy of training paraprofessionals to address the need for Providers of Color. What are the benefits and the challenges of this strategy? What might make this strategy more effective?

Describe the three types of microaggressions and provide an example of a statement or action that is representative of each.

Hallucinations is an example of

Given the cultural relativity of mental health diagnosis, it is of primary importance to

Tong describes the Chinese American Psyche as having changed as a result of a survival reaction to Western culture. He compares this to Iatrogenesis, which is defined as

Which best describes the difference between traditional healers as opposed to Western providers?

Cultural differences impacting the assessment process tend to result in which of the following?

The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) was originally administered without regard to race or ethnicity, but was first questioned because

Which of the following is not a major barrier to attracting Students of Color to psychology training programs?

Which of the following is not identified by Gaw as having a major impact on the diagnoses of Clients of Color?

Microaggression is particularly insidious because

Discuss the impact of social and political attitudes on the diagnosis of Clients of Color and the general characterization of Communities of Color, providing specific examples.

Describe the ways in which the development of a deficit or cultural inferiority theory may occur in the social sciences. In what other ways have bias impacted research of ethnically diverse groups?

Which of the following is a common pitfall in hiring Providers of Color:

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

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 South Asian American Clients: an Interview With Sumana Kaipa

Working With White Ethnic Clients: an Interview With the Author

Some Closing Thoughts

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