Deck 7: Culturally Sensitive Treatment With Children

Question 1

In what ways do different cultural learning styles impact the academic success of children of color? Which ethnic groups have been successful academically in the United States?

Answer 1

Answers will vary.

Question 2

Which of the following terms refers to the ability to stretch under pressure, but not break?

A)Assimilation
B)Trauma
C)Resiliency
D)Acculturation

Answer 2

Resiliency

Question 3

Which of the following statements about Williams and Moreland's racial identity formation study is FALSE?

A)Both African American and White children were highly accurate in applying racial labels by age 6.
B)By junior high, both African American and White children were 100 percent accurate when applying racial labels to themselves and their parents.
C)In junior high, African American students evaluated their race positively.
D)White children always were a bit more accepting of African American children than African American children were of White children.

Answer 3

White children always were a bit more accepting of African American children than African American children were of White children.

Question 4

Several behaviors cause an increase in racial identity issues in adolescence. Which is NOT one of them?

A)Broader social participation in the social environment
B)Dynamics related to dating
C)Changes in school grouping
D)Rejection of characteristics perceived as White

Question 5

In what ways does narrative collective practice (e.g., The Tree of Life exercise)help children address issues in a more productive way than traditional therapy?

Question 6

Dramatic differences in temperament and activity first become apparent between cultures at what age group?

A)Ages 3-4
B)Ages 5-7
C)Newborn/infants
D)Adolescence

Question 7

Describe the three sequential learning processes that are experienced as racial identity evolves in children.

Question 8

Which racial identity learning process involves a child's learning to apply the newly gained concept of race to himself or herself?

A)Racial classification ability
B)Racial identification
C)Racial evaluation
D)Racial acceptance

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT an important aspect of successful school-based social justice intervention programs?

A)Skill development
B)Advocacy
C)Collateral work with teachers and community members
D)Negative feedback/punishment

Question 10

During which stage of The Tree of Life exercise do children write encouraging messages to each other?

A)The Tree of Life
B)The Forest of Life
C)The Storms of Life
D)Celebrations: Certificates and Song

Question 11

Obgu describes three types of ethnic minorities in relation to academic success. Which of the following describes the autonomous group?

A)Small in number and limited experiences with oppression; perform well academically
B)Isolated dues to extensive experience with systemic racism; perform poorly academically
C)Isolated due to cultural differences; perform well academically
D)Leverage community resources due to extensive experience with systemic racism; perform well academically

Question 12

Which of the following accurately describes a cultural difference in learning styles?

A)Northern European learning styles focus on collaboration and team work.
B)African American learning styles have a strong relational component, learning best through competition.
C)Native Americans have a keen sense of visual observation.
D)Hawaiians are auditory in their learning style.