Question 1

Mario is worried that if he publically reveals that he is gay, people will become irrationally afraid of him and not allow him to continue as a city council leader.His concern about their fears is really a concern about ______.

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A) oppression 
B) sexism 
C) homophobia 
D) a minor issue C

Question 2

Evaluate the role of self-awareness with respect to key aspects of diversity, including cultural and ethnic, sexual, and religious diversity.Incorporate questions reflective practitioners might use to enhance their self-awareness into your response.

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Self-awareness plays a crucial role in understanding and navigating key aspects of diversity, including cultural and ethnic, sexual, and religious diversity. It allows individuals to recognize their own biases, assumptions, and privileges, and promotes empathy and understanding towards others who may have different experiences and perspectives.

Reflective practitioners can enhance their self-awareness by asking themselves questions such as:
- What cultural or ethnic biases do I hold, and how do they impact my interactions with others?
- How does my own sexual orientation or gender identity influence my understanding of diversity and inclusion?
- What religious beliefs do I hold, and how do they shape my interactions with individuals from different religious backgrounds?

By reflecting on these questions, practitioners can gain a deeper understanding of their own beliefs and attitudes towards diversity, and work towards addressing any biases or prejudices that may impact their interactions with others. This self-awareness can ultimately lead to more inclusive and respectful environments for individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Question 3

Illustrate how social workers acquire the self-awareness necessary to eliminate personal bias from their work with diverse population groups.

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Social workers acquire the self-awareness necessary to eliminate personal bias from their work with diverse population groups through a combination of education, training, and introspection.

First and foremost, social workers receive education and training on cultural competence, diversity, and social justice. This education helps them understand their own biases and prejudices and teaches them how to recognize and address them in their work with clients from diverse backgrounds.

Additionally, social workers engage in ongoing self-reflection and introspection to identify and challenge their own biases. This may involve seeking supervision and feedback from colleagues, participating in diversity and inclusion workshops, and engaging in personal development activities.

Furthermore, social workers actively seek out opportunities to interact with and learn from individuals from diverse populations. This may involve participating in community events, volunteering with diverse organizations, or seeking out mentorship from individuals with different cultural backgrounds.

By continuously engaging in these practices, social workers can develop the self-awareness necessary to recognize and eliminate personal bias from their work with diverse population groups. This self-awareness allows them to approach their work with cultural humility and respect, ultimately leading to more effective and equitable outcomes for their clients.

Question 4

The process of consciousness raising about the interrelationships among status, privilege, and oppression is the central component of ______.

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A) developing a critical consciousness 
B) generalist social work 
C) reflective social work practice 
D) culturally competent social work

Question 5

______ are now the largest minority group in the United States.

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A) Asian Americans 
B) Black Americans 
C) Hispanic Americans 
D) Native Americans

Question 6

Explain how empowerment social work embodies the profession's value orientation held about diverse populations.

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Question 7

The process by which individuals and systems respond respectfully and effectively to people of all cultures, languages, classes, races, ethnic backgrounds, religious, and other diversity factors in a manner that recognizes, affirms, and values the worth of individuals, families, and communities and protects and preserves the dignity of each refers specifically to ______.

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A) culturally competent social work practice 
B) anti-racist social work practice 
C) anti-oppressive social work practice 
D) generalist social work practice

Question 8

Analyze the skills social workers need in engagement, assessment, intervention, and evaluation to relate affectively and to practice effectively with diverse populations.

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Question 9

Describe the international context of social work practice.

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Question 10

Evaluate what knowledge about human behavior and the social environment social workers need to work competently with diverse population groups.

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Question 11

Formulate a rationale as to the importance for social workers to understand the effects of differential status.

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Question 12

Critical race theory ______.

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A) holds that the standpoint of the observer is the primary filter for perceiving and interpreting racial and cultural identity 
B) concludes that identity is only based on race rather than intersections amont cultural group memberships 
C) emphasizes the stress and strain resulting from belonging to two cultures 
D) contends that racism is embedded in social interactions and social structures

Question 13

Describe cultural competence and analyze its significance for social work practice.

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Question 14

Sondra feels some stress as a result of a mismatch between her ethnic culture and the dominant culture.Chau calls this conflict between the cultures ______.

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A) incongruence 
B) a cultural clash 
C) abnormal 
D) dissonance

Question 15

Analyze the implications of diversity for social work practice in today's world.

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Question 16

Gender is defined as ______.

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A) a person's biological identity as male or female 
B) culturally determined characteristics associate with maleness or femaleness 
C) a persons' deeply felt sense of being male or female 
D) external characteristics socially defined as masculine or feminine

Question 17

Illustrate 5 ways social workers can increase their cultural competence for practice with diverse populations.

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Question 18

Mechio came to the Unites States with his family about ten years ago.He has made a conscious effort to "fit in" with the dominant culture.Now no one would even guess he was an immigrant.His experience best illustrates ______.

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A) accommodation 
B) marginality 
C) assimilation 
D) acculturation

Question 19

Spirituality is ______.

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A) always a reflection of denominational beliefs 
B) the same as being affiliated with a religious community 
C) the human experience of developing meaning and purpose 
D) contingent on attending religious services

Question 20

Ethnic groups ______.

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A) are persons bound together by the cultural ties of common origins 
B) is a term which conflict sociologists say can be used interchangeably with minority groups 
C) is a category excluding minorities of color 
D) is a category primarily emphasizing biological or physiological differences

Exam 7: Diversity and Social Work