Deck 17: Counseling Latinx Populations

Question 1

According to the U. S. Census Bureau (2017, as cited in Sue 8th edition) , Latinx Americans are percent of U. S. population.

A) 25. 2
B) 17. 6
C) 14. 7
D) 8. 9

Answer 1

B

Question 2

The largest Latinx ethnic group is Puerto Rican.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Prayers are not generally considered a source of strength for Latinx.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Describe fatalism and how it may impact counseling interventions.

Question 5

Fatalism refers to

A) respect and loyalty to the family
B) the male is the head of the household
C) acculturation conflicts
D) resignation to misfortunes

Question 6

Approximately 68 percent of Latinx are immigrants.

Question 7

The median income of Latinx families is _____ that of U. S. median family income.

Question 8

Describe the Latinx concept of familismo. How may this impact counseling services?

Question 9

Assessments should be conducted in

A) Spanish
B) English
C) the primary language of the client
D) the primary language of the therapist

Question 10

With respect to gender roles, women's conflicts may involve lack of confidence in areas of authority; feelings of isolation and depression because of the need to be strong; and conflicts of the need to be consistent in the role.

Question 11

The development and maintenance of _________ _________ are central to the Latinx culture.

Question 12

Explore some of the stressors Latinx families encounter. How may a mental health worker come alongside these families during this process?

Question 13

The term to describe family unity, respect, and tradition is

A) personalismo
B) fatalism
C) familismo
D) marianismo

Question 14

Because the Latinx family is strongly connected and rely on other member's cooperation, some of the typical expected roles of family members include
Mother __________________
Father __________________
Children _________________
Grandparents _____________
Godparents _________________

Question 15

Describe the role religion may play in Latinx families. Why is this important to consider in the counseling relationship?

Question 16

The degree of deviation from traditional gender roles should ultimately be determined by

A) the client in the context of cultural variables
B) the counselor
C) the place the client is currently living
D) the deviation acceptable to the spouse

Question 17

What terms best describe gender roles in the Latino family? In traditional Latinx culture, men are expected to be strong, dominant, and the provider for the family (_______) , whereas women are expected to be subordinate and self-sacrificing (________) .

Question 18

The conflicts in gender roles in both Latinx American men and women are as a result of

A) the degree of religiosity
B) educational level
C) different expectations between ethnic group and mainstream values
D) the degree to which the family speaks Spanish in the home

Question 19

_________ refers to the relational style displayed by many Latinx-a style emphasizing social harmony and a gracious, hospitable, personable atmosphere.

Question 20

Acculturation can increase gender role conflict.

Question 21

What percentage of Latinx students graduate high school?

A) 78 percent
B) 88 percent
C) 60 percent
D) 52 percent

Question 22

Distinguish between the use of Latinx (or Latino/a) and Hispanic.