Question 1

Asian culture values collectivism. In what ways has this been problematic to their acceptance in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A) It conflicts with American values of individual achievement. 
B) It is often associated with communism. 
C) It conflicts with American values of capitalism. 
D) All of these 
A) It conflicts with American values of individual achievement. 
B) It is often associated with communism. 
C) It conflicts with American values of capitalism. 
D) All of these D

Question 2

Lack of emotional expression in Asian American culture can often lead to

Accepted Answer

A) addiction issues. 
B) low assimilation rates. 
C) somatization of physical illness. 
D) lack of social experience. 
A) addiction issues. 
B) low assimilation rates. 
C) somatization of physical illness. 
D) lack of social experience. C

Question 3

In comparison to African Americans, Latinos/as and Native Americans, Asian Americans have

Accepted Answer

A) not become as assimilated. 
B) become more assimilated. 
C) been economically and educationally successful. 
D) been educationally successful, but not economically successful. 
A) not become as assimilated. 
B) become more assimilated. 
C) been economically and educationally successful. 
D) been educationally successful, but not economically successful. C

Question 4

In carrying out assessment of an Asian American client, it is important to determine where he/she stands on the continuum of acculturation. What are the four modes of acculturation on this continuum and how can this information be used most effectively?

Accepted Answer

The four modes of acculturation on the c

Question 5

Which of the following statements about Asian American cultural values is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) There is much flexibility in family and gender roles. 
B) Collectivism is prioritized over individualism. 
C) Obligations and shame reinforce social expectations. 
D) Children usually are raised by extended family. 
A) There is much flexibility in family and gender roles. 
B) Collectivism is prioritized over individualism. 
C) Obligations and shame reinforce social expectations. 
D) Children usually are raised by extended family.

Question 6

Where do Asians tend to go when they need help? What cultural values are at the core of these tendencies?

Accepted Answer

Asians tend to seek help from their fami

Question 7

What is an important preliminary step in building rapport with an Asian American client?

Accepted Answer

A) Ask the client what they expect from the process 
B) Invite family to the session 
C) Explain the therapy process 
D) Offer a friendly hug 
A) Ask the client what they expect from the process 
B) Invite family to the session 
C) Explain the therapy process 
D) Offer a friendly hug

Question 8

Asian Americans have a high tolerance for

Accepted Answer

A) casual social conversation. 
B) a child's misbehavior. 
C) alcohol consumption. 
D) ambiguity. 
A) casual social conversation. 
B) a child's misbehavior. 
C) alcohol consumption. 
D) ambiguity.

Question 9

Why are Asian Americans most likely to turn to family in times of need rather than seeking professional help?

Accepted Answer

A) Asians have historically been hurt by psychological testing and practices. 
B) Professional help is not consistent with the values of the "middle path." 
C) There is great shame associated with leaving the community for help. 
D) Asian traditions designed to alleviate grief and suffering are preferred. 
A) Asians have historically been hurt by psychological testing and practices. 
B) Professional help is not consistent with the values of the "middle path." 
C) There is great shame associated with leaving the community for help. 
D) Asian traditions designed to alleviate grief and suffering are preferred.

Question 10

Lee differentiates five Asian American family types that differ in relation to cultural conflict. Of these, which families are typified by traditional parents and acculturated, Americanized children?

Accepted Answer

A) Culture conflict 
B) Traditional 
C) Americanized 
D) Bicultural 
A) Culture conflict 
B) Traditional 
C) Americanized 
D) Bicultural

Question 11

The preferred Asian communication style typically requires therapists to

Accepted Answer

A) be attuned to subtle meanings. 
B) be direct with clients. 
C) work with a translator. 
D) All of these 
A) be attuned to subtle meanings. 
B) be direct with clients. 
C) work with a translator. 
D) All of these

Question 12

Describe the five potential value conflicts that may arise between Asian American clients and Western trained providers.

Accepted Answer

1. Cultural values: Asian American clien

Question 13

Explain the myth of the "model minority."

Accepted Answer

The myth of the "model minority" refers

Question 14

Discuss the reasons why Asians have been more accepted in the United States than other ethnic minorities.

Accepted Answer

There are several reasons why Asians hav

Question 15

Which of the following is the term for nonverbal communication through physical distance and touch?

Accepted Answer

A) Paralinguistics 
B) Promexis 
C) Kinesics 
D) Parakinesis 
A) Paralinguistics 
B) Promexis 
C) Kinesics 
D) Parakinesis

Question 16

Education in the Asian community is described as bimodal, meaning

Accepted Answer

A) there are highly educated and uneducated subpopulations. 
B) they are able to learn in both the visual and oral modalities. 
C) they are able to learn in both the kinesthetic and visual modalities. 
D) education is valued on both a religious and cultural level. 
A) there are highly educated and uneducated subpopulations. 
B) they are able to learn in both the visual and oral modalities. 
C) they are able to learn in both the kinesthetic and visual modalities. 
D) education is valued on both a religious and cultural level.

Question 17

Describe the Asian nonverbal communication system and how a therapist can use this information to create a more positive relationship and experience for the client.

Accepted Answer

The Asian nonverbal communication system

Question 18

Which of the following best describes "mismatch syndrome"?

Accepted Answer

A) Disparity between one's cultural values and one's biracial partner's cultural values 
B) Disparity between one's cultural values and the dominant cultural value 
C) Disparity between one's cultural values and their children's learned values 
D) Disparity between one's cultural values and their provider's cultural values 
A) Disparity between one's cultural values and one's biracial partner's cultural values 
B) Disparity between one's cultural values and the dominant cultural value 
C) Disparity between one's cultural values and their children's learned values 
D) Disparity between one's cultural values and their provider's cultural values

Question 19

Which of the following statements accurately describes a potential value conflict that may arise between Asian American clients and Western trained counselors?

Accepted Answer

A) Asian clients prefer equality in relationships, but Western counselors prefer hierarchy. 
B) Asian clients prefer emotional restraint, but Western counselors prefer emotional expressiveness. 
C) Asian clients prefer finding solutions through introspection, but Western counselors prefer to provide solutions. 
D) Asian clients prefer an individual focus, but Western counselors prefer a group focus. 
A) Asian clients prefer equality in relationships, but Western counselors prefer hierarchy. 
B) Asian clients prefer emotional restraint, but Western counselors prefer emotional expressiveness. 
C) Asian clients prefer finding solutions through introspection, but Western counselors prefer to provide solutions. 
D) Asian clients prefer an individual focus, but Western counselors prefer a group focus.

Question 20

According to Sue and Sue, at the psychological level, Asian Americans' "model minority" status refers to

Accepted Answer

A) a strong work ethic. 
B) political activism. 
C) remaining insular in small enclaves. 
D) not disturbing the status quo. 
A) a strong work ethic. 
B) political activism. 
C) remaining insular in small enclaves. 
D) not disturbing the status quo.

Asian culture values collectivism. In what ways has this been problematic to their acceptance in the United States?

Lack of emotional expression in Asian American culture can often lead to

In comparison to African Americans, Latinos/as and Native Americans, Asian Americans have

In carrying out assessment of an Asian American client, it is important to determine where he/she stands on the continuum of acculturation. What are the four modes of acculturation on this continuum and how can this information be used most effectively?

Which of the following statements about Asian American cultural values is FALSE?

Where do Asians tend to go when they need help? What cultural values are at the core of these tendencies?

What is an important preliminary step in building rapport with an Asian American client?

Asian Americans have a high tolerance for

Why are Asian Americans most likely to turn to family in times of need rather than seeking professional help?

Lee differentiates five Asian American family types that differ in relation to cultural conflict. Of these, which families are typified by traditional parents and acculturated, Americanized children?

The preferred Asian communication style typically requires therapists to

Describe the five potential value conflicts that may arise between Asian American clients and Western trained providers.

Explain the myth of the "model minority."

Discuss the reasons why Asians have been more accepted in the United States than other ethnic minorities.

Which of the following is the term for nonverbal communication through physical distance and touch?

Education in the Asian community is described as bimodal, meaning

Describe the Asian nonverbal communication system and how a therapist can use this information to create a more positive relationship and experience for the client.

Which of the following best describes "mismatch syndrome"?

Which of the following statements accurately describes a potential value conflict that may arise between Asian American clients and Western trained counselors?

According to Sue and Sue, at the psychological level, Asian Americans' "model minority" status refers to

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 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

Working With American Male Clients an Interview With Jon Davies

Working With Deaf Clients an Interview With Valentino Vasquez and Johanna Larson

Closing Thoughts

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Exam 14: Working With Asian American Clients an Interview With Dan Hocoy

Asian culture values collectivism. In what ways has this been problematic to their acceptance in the United States?

Lack of emotional expression in Asian American culture can often lead to

In comparison to African Americans, Latinos/as and Native Americans, Asian Americans have

In carrying out assessment of an Asian American client, it is important to determine where he/she stands on the continuum of acculturation. What are the four modes of acculturation on this continuum and how can this information be used most effectively?

Which of the following statements about Asian American cultural values is FALSE?

Where do Asians tend to go when they need help? What cultural values are at the core of these tendencies?

What is an important preliminary step in building rapport with an Asian American client?

Asian Americans have a high tolerance for

Why are Asian Americans most likely to turn to family in times of need rather than seeking professional help?

Lee differentiates five Asian American family types that differ in relation to cultural conflict. Of these, which families are typified by traditional parents and acculturated, Americanized children?

The preferred Asian communication style typically requires therapists to

Describe the five potential value conflicts that may arise between Asian American clients and Western trained providers.

Explain the myth of the "model minority."

Discuss the reasons why Asians have been more accepted in the United States than other ethnic minorities.

Which of the following is the term for nonverbal communication through physical distance and touch?

Education in the Asian community is described as bimodal, meaning

Describe the Asian nonverbal communication system and how a therapist can use this information to create a more positive relationship and experience for the client.

Which of the following best describes "mismatch syndrome"?

Which of the following statements accurately describes a potential value conflict that may arise between Asian American clients and Western trained counselors?

According to Sue and Sue, at the psychological level, Asian Americans' "model minority" status refers to

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 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

Working With American Male Clients an Interview With Jon Davies

Working With Deaf Clients an Interview With Valentino Vasquez and Johanna Larson

Closing Thoughts

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