Question 1

Describe the factors that contribute to racial and ethnic minorities under-using counseling services and terminating counseling prematurely.

Accepted Answer

There are several factors that contribute to racial and ethnic minorities under-using counseling services and terminating counseling prematurely. These factors include cultural stigma surrounding mental health, lack of access to culturally competent counselors, financial barriers, and mistrust of the healthcare system.

Cultural stigma surrounding mental health is a significant barrier for racial and ethnic minorities seeking counseling services. In many cultures, mental health issues are stigmatized, and seeking help for these issues is seen as a sign of weakness. This stigma can prevent individuals from seeking counseling services or cause them to terminate counseling prematurely due to fear of judgment from their community.

Additionally, racial and ethnic minorities often face barriers in accessing culturally competent counselors. Many individuals may not feel comfortable seeking counseling from a counselor who does not understand their cultural background or experiences. This lack of access to culturally competent counselors can lead to under-utilization of counseling services or premature termination of counseling.

Financial barriers also play a role in under-utilization and premature termination of counseling services among racial and ethnic minorities. Many individuals may not have the financial resources to afford counseling services, or they may not have access to affordable mental health care options in their communities.

Mistrust of the healthcare system is another factor that contributes to under-utilization and premature termination of counseling services. Historical and ongoing discrimination and mistreatment within the healthcare system have led to a lack of trust among racial and ethnic minorities. This mistrust can lead individuals to avoid seeking counseling services or to terminate counseling prematurely.

In order to address these barriers, it is important for counseling services to be culturally sensitive and accessible to all individuals. This may involve increasing the availability of culturally competent counselors, providing financial assistance for those who cannot afford counseling services, and working to build trust within minority communities. By addressing these factors, we can work towards ensuring that all individuals have access to the mental health support they need.

Question 2

_____ is the arbitrary, socially constructed classification of individuals often based on physical distinctions.

Accepted Answer

A)  Race 
B)  Culture 
C)  Ethnicity 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Race 
B)  Culture 
C)  Ethnicity 
D)  All of the above A

Question 3

Those people born during the Baby Boomer generation were born between the years of

Accepted Answer

A)  1901 - 1924. 
B)  1925 - 1942. 
C)  1943 - 1960. 
D)  1961 - 1981. 
A)  1901 - 1924. 
B)  1925 - 1942. 
C)  1943 - 1960. 
D)  1961 - 1981. C

Question 4

Increased levels of counselor awareness and knowledge of oppression has led to a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  focus on social justice and advocacy. 
B)  decrease in minority groups attending counseling. 
C)  focus on more effectively treating clients of the dominant group. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  focus on social justice and advocacy. 
B)  decrease in minority groups attending counseling. 
C)  focus on more effectively treating clients of the dominant group. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 5

When considering both racial and ethnic minority group membership, which group represents the fastest growing population?

Accepted Answer

A)  Blacks/African Americans 
B)  Hispanic/Latin Americans 
C)  Asian Americans 
D)  Both b and c. 
A)  Blacks/African Americans 
B)  Hispanic/Latin Americans 
C)  Asian Americans 
D)  Both b and c.

Question 6

"I am in charge of creating success for myself" is an example of the __________ worldview.

Accepted Answer

A)  internal locus of responsibility 
B)  internal locus of control 
C)  external locus of responsibility 
D)  external locus of control 
A)  internal locus of responsibility 
B)  internal locus of control 
C)  external locus of responsibility 
D)  external locus of control

Question 7

_____ refers to prematurely holding a belief or attitude without appropriate examination or consideration of actual data, while _____ refers to covert and overt behaviors based on generalizations about individuals' cultural group memberships.

Accepted Answer

A)  Prejudice; discrimination 
B)  Discrimination; prejudice 
C)  Stereotypes; prejudice 
D)  Discrimination; stereotypes 
A)  Prejudice; discrimination 
B)  Discrimination; prejudice 
C)  Stereotypes; prejudice 
D)  Discrimination; stereotypes

Question 8

The type of nonverbal communication that includes body movements, positions, and postures is

Accepted Answer

A)  paralanguage. 
B)  proxemics. 
C)  kinesics. 
D)  eye contact. 
A)  paralanguage. 
B)  proxemics. 
C)  kinesics. 
D)  eye contact.

Question 9

As counselors work with clients who experience daily prejudice and discrimination, it is important that counselors examine

Accepted Answer

A)  clients' emotions associated with these experiences. 
B)  clients' environmental stressors associated with stereotyping. 
C)  their own prejudices. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  clients' emotions associated with these experiences. 
B)  clients' environmental stressors associated with stereotyping. 
C)  their own prejudices. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 10

Explain and support the following statement: The way normality and abnormality is defined in counseling is culturally based.

Accepted Answer

The statement that the way normality and

Question 11

_________ disabilities represent the majority of disabilities.

Accepted Answer

A)  Mental 
B)  Physical 
C)  Spiritual 
D)  None of the above. 
A)  Mental 
B)  Physical 
C)  Spiritual 
D)  None of the above.

Question 12

Explain the systems approach to becoming a multiculturally competent counselor.

Accepted Answer

The systems approach to becoming a multi

Question 13

Self-disclosure is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  individualism. 
B)  collectivism. 
C)  universal culture. 
D)  group culture. 
A)  individualism. 
B)  collectivism. 
C)  universal culture. 
D)  group culture.

Question 14

Ethnocentrism is a danger to the counseling profession because

Accepted Answer

A)  counselors may project their values onto clients. 
B)  counselors may ignore how the client's cultural values and beliefs may influence the client. 
C)  there may be a disconnect between the counselor's practicing theory and the client's worldview. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  counselors may project their values onto clients. 
B)  counselors may ignore how the client's cultural values and beliefs may influence the client. 
C)  there may be a disconnect between the counselor's practicing theory and the client's worldview. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 15

The largest number of foreign-born individuals originate from

Accepted Answer

A)  Latin America. 
B)  Europe. 
C)  Asia. 
D)  Africa. 
A)  Latin America. 
B)  Europe. 
C)  Asia. 
D)  Africa.

Question 16

______ refers to changes in behavior, cognitions, values, language, cultural activities, personal relational styles, and beliefs as a cultural minority group encounters the dominant culture.

Accepted Answer

A)  Cultural encapsulation 
B)  Acculturation 
C)  Enculturation 
D)  Cultural identity 
A)  Cultural encapsulation 
B)  Acculturation 
C)  Enculturation 
D)  Cultural identity

Question 17

The intrapersonal and interpersonal process in which individuals engage to build a clearer and more complex cultural identity is known as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  acculturation. 
B)  ethnocentrism. 
C)  ethnicity. 
D)  cultural identity development. 
A)  acculturation. 
B)  ethnocentrism. 
C)  ethnicity. 
D)  cultural identity development.

Question 18

One way to deepen the level of understanding shared by a counselor and client is to use

Accepted Answer

A)  sympathy. 
B)  metaphors. 
C)  projection. 
D)  kinesics. 
A)  sympathy. 
B)  metaphors. 
C)  projection. 
D)  kinesics.

Question 19

Identify and describe the four main models of acculturation with which counselors should be familia.

Accepted Answer

The four main models of acculturation wi

Question 20

Which of the following factors may deter culturally diverse populations from participating in and completing counseling services?

Accepted Answer

A)  Attitudinal factors 
B)  Structural factors 
C)  Collectivist factors 
D)  Both a and b 
A)  Attitudinal factors 
B)  Structural factors 
C)  Collectivist factors 
D)  Both a and b

Describe the factors that contribute to racial and ethnic minorities under-using counseling services and terminating counseling prematurely.

_____ is the arbitrary, socially constructed classification of individuals often based on physical distinctions.

Those people born during the Baby Boomer generation were born between the years of

Increased levels of counselor awareness and knowledge of oppression has led to a(n)

When considering both racial and ethnic minority group membership, which group represents the fastest growing population?

"I am in charge of creating success for myself" is an example of the __________ worldview.

_ refers to prematurely holding a belief or attitude without appropriate examination or consideration of actual data, while _ refers to covert and overt behaviors based on generalizations about individuals' cultural group memberships.

The type of nonverbal communication that includes body movements, positions, and postures is

As counselors work with clients who experience daily prejudice and discrimination, it is important that counselors examine

Explain and support the following statement: The way normality and abnormality is defined in counseling is culturally based.

_________ disabilities represent the majority of disabilities.

Explain the systems approach to becoming a multiculturally competent counselor.

Self-disclosure is an example of

Ethnocentrism is a danger to the counseling profession because

The largest number of foreign-born individuals originate from

______ refers to changes in behavior, cognitions, values, language, cultural activities, personal relational styles, and beliefs as a cultural minority group encounters the dominant culture.

The intrapersonal and interpersonal process in which individuals engage to build a clearer and more complex cultural identity is known as _____.

One way to deepen the level of understanding shared by a counselor and client is to use

Identify and describe the four main models of acculturation with which counselors should be familia.

Which of the following factors may deter culturally diverse populations from participating in and completing counseling services?

Cultural Identity Development

Social Justice Counseling

Racism and White Privilege

Gender and Sexism

Sexual Orientation and Heterosexism

Social Class and Classism

Disability, Ableism, and Ageism

Individuals and Families of African Descent

Individuals and Families of Arab Descent

Individuals and Families of Asian Descent

Individuals and Families of Latin American and Latino Descent

Counseling Individuals and Families of Native American Descent

Individuals and Families of European Descent

Individuals and Families of Multiracial Descent

Spiritual Diversity

Using Counseling Theories in Multicultural Contexts

Multicultural Diagnosis and Conceptualization

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Exam 1: The Culturally Competent Counselor

Describe the factors that contribute to racial and ethnic minorities under-using counseling services and terminating counseling prematurely.

_____ is the arbitrary, socially constructed classification of individuals often based on physical distinctions.

Those people born during the Baby Boomer generation were born between the years of

Increased levels of counselor awareness and knowledge of oppression has led to a(n)

When considering both racial and ethnic minority group membership, which group represents the fastest growing population?

"I am in charge of creating success for myself" is an example of the __________ worldview.

_____ refers to prematurely holding a belief or attitude without appropriate examination or consideration of actual data, while _____ refers to covert and overt behaviors based on generalizations about individuals' cultural group memberships.

The type of nonverbal communication that includes body movements, positions, and postures is

As counselors work with clients who experience daily prejudice and discrimination, it is important that counselors examine

Explain and support the following statement: The way normality and abnormality is defined in counseling is culturally based.

_________ disabilities represent the majority of disabilities.

Explain the systems approach to becoming a multiculturally competent counselor.

Self-disclosure is an example of

Ethnocentrism is a danger to the counseling profession because

The largest number of foreign-born individuals originate from

______ refers to changes in behavior, cognitions, values, language, cultural activities, personal relational styles, and beliefs as a cultural minority group encounters the dominant culture.

The intrapersonal and interpersonal process in which individuals engage to build a clearer and more complex cultural identity is known as _____.

One way to deepen the level of understanding shared by a counselor and client is to use

Identify and describe the four main models of acculturation with which counselors should be familia.

Which of the following factors may deter culturally diverse populations from participating in and completing counseling services?

Cultural Identity Development

Social Justice Counseling

Racism and White Privilege

Gender and Sexism

Sexual Orientation and Heterosexism

Social Class and Classism

Disability, Ableism, and Ageism

Individuals and Families of African Descent

Individuals and Families of Arab Descent

Individuals and Families of Asian Descent

Individuals and Families of Latin American and Latino Descent

Counseling Individuals and Families of Native American Descent

Individuals and Families of European Descent

Individuals and Families of Multiracial Descent

Spiritual Diversity

Using Counseling Theories in Multicultural Contexts

Multicultural Diagnosis and Conceptualization

Filters

_ refers to prematurely holding a belief or attitude without appropriate examination or consideration of actual data, while _ refers to covert and overt behaviors based on generalizations about individuals' cultural group memberships.