Question 1

The statement, "People make too much out of differences. Aren't we all human beings? Don't we all have the same red blood running through our veins?" is an example of ______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Devaluing 
B)  Defensiveness 
C)  Distancing 
D)  Denial

Question 2

According to Harrell (1995), pity is a form of _______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  emotional devaluing 
B)  emotional distancing 
C)  emotional deemphasizing 
D)  emotional denial

Question 3

Maria is one of Dr. Johnson's clients. She has very different cultural values from Dr. Johnson. Although Dr. Johnson is a very skillful therapist, he does not have enough knowledge about Maria's cultural values. What should Dr. Johnson do?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use stereotypes as a guideline to diagnose Maria. 
B)  Refuse to treat Maria. 
C)  Accept that he does not have enough knowledge and ask questions. 
D)  Continue to treat Maria based on his ethnocentric approach.

Question 4

When the police approached Calvin and his White friend and teammate, the White friend left him to face the situation alone. However, his Black teammates saw what was happening and came to his defense. The supportive response of his Black teammates helped Calvin feel

Accepted Answer

A)  stupid. 
B)  self-aware. 
C)  safe. 
D)  sane.

Question 5

What is arguably the most important part of multicultural competence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Self-awareness 
B)  Understanding of various worldviews 
C)  Knowledge of various cultures 
D)  Understanding the dynamics of racism, discrimination, and stereotyping

Question 6

Abe says, "I love my fraternity. All the guys are Jewish and we're all athletes. It's great to hang around guys who all know and like the same things." Abe's statements reflect which "S of Similarity"?

Accepted Answer

A)  Safe 
B)  Sane 
C)  Simple 
D)  Sensitive

Question 7

Fowers and Davidov's (2006) concept of openness to the other is similar to what other concept?

Accepted Answer

A)  Freud's (1923) superego 
B)  White's (2001) mutual enrichment 
C)  Harrell's (1995) D's of Difference 
D)  Berry's (1969) imposed etics

Question 8

Our natural human response to a situation that is unfamiliar is to

Accepted Answer

A)  interpret it as a potential threat. 
B)  feel comfortable and safe. 
C)  feel a sense of curiosity and want to learn more about it. 
D)  evaluate it as a source of strength and support.

Question 9

Critical consciousness involves more than simply perceiving things in a new way; it also involves

Accepted Answer

A)  a change in worldview 
B)  imposed etics. 
C)  action. 
D)  travel.

Question 10

Brittany has been told, "You're pretty for a Black girl." Which "D of Difference" does this statement illustrate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Distance 
B)  Denial 
C)  Defensive 
D)  Devalue

Question 11

Jenna took her grandmother to lunch so she could interview her about their family history. What area of multicultural competence is Jenna working on?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reducing racism and prejudice 
B)  Understanding other worldviews 
C)  Understanding her own culture 
D)  Culturally appropriate interpersonal skills

Question 12

The five "Ds of Difference" are Distancing, Denial, Devaluing, Defensiveness, and

Accepted Answer

A)  Differentiation 
B)  Discovery 
C)  Diffusion 
D)  Distinction

Question 13

Taking a class on multicultural psychology helps you develop multicultural competence through

Accepted Answer

A)  education and training. 
B)  practice. 
C)  experience. 
D)  interpersonal relations.

Question 14

The multicultural competencies were originally developed for

Accepted Answer

A)  government officials. 
B)  professional counselors and therapists. 
C)  corporate executives. 
D)  college and university students.

Question 15

Someone says, "We are all human beings; there is no difference between us even though we have different skin colors." Which "D of Difference" is this person using?

Accepted Answer

A)  Discovery 
B)  Diffusion 
C)  Denial 
D)  Defensiveness

Question 16

The first response in a potentially threatening situation may be to ____________, or to stop and evaluate the situation.

Accepted Answer

A)  fright 
B)  flee 
C)  freeze 
D)  fight

Question 17

The typical response when in a situation where you are different is to feel

Accepted Answer

A)  happy. 
B)  uncomfortable. 
C)  excited. 
D)  depressed.

Question 18

Of the three areas of multicultural competence, learning another language falls into which category?

Accepted Answer

A)  Awareness of your own cultural attitudes 
B)  Understanding other cultures 
C)  Culturally appropriate interpersonal skills 
D)  Awareness of your own biases and prejudices

Question 19

__________________ means moving forward even when you feel frightened or uncomfortable.

Accepted Answer

A)  Courage 
B)  Discovery 
C)  Skill 
D)  Competence

Question 20

Which U.S. Supreme Court case essentially legalized gay marriage?

Accepted Answer

A)  Larry P. v. Riles 
B)  Obergefell v. Hodges 
C)  Brown v. Board of Education 
D)  The Defense of Marriage Act (DOM
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Exam 10: Where Do We Go From Here