Question 1

Which of the following best describes becoming an ethical and effective helper in a multicultural society?
A) A continuing process, rather than a destination that we reach
B) Just about impossible because of the complex nature of helping diverse client populations
C) Not realistic because of a lack of time
D) Likely to be achieved after taking one course in multicultural aspects of the helping professions

Accepted Answer

Becoming an ethical and effective helper in a multicultural society is seen as a continuous process of learning, growth, and adaptation, rather than a final goal that can be fully achieved at a certain point. This perspective acknowledges the complexity and diversity of human experiences and the ongoing need for helpers to develop their skills and understanding.

Question 2

Which of the following should be infused throughout the curriculum of a multicultural training program?
A) Means to acquire multicultural competence
B) Ethical decision-making skills related to multicultural counseling
C) Addressing a wide range of social justice counseling issues
D) The helper's beliefs and attitudes about race, culture, and sexism

Accepted Answer

B

Question 3

People with disabilities generally report __________ as major impediments in living with a disability.
A) physical barriers more than psychosocial issues
B) psychosocial issues more than physical barriers
C) physical pain less than internalized discrimination
D) body dysmorphic disorder less than financial problems

Accepted Answer

Psychosocial issues are often reported as significant impediments by people with disabilities, as these can affect their mental health, social interactions, and overall well-being, sometimes even more than the physical barriers they face.

Question 4

Yang, a Southeast Asian student, has come to the college counseling center to explore career options. As the counselor presents career options, Yang makes little eye contact and does not actively respond to the many alternatives placed before him. It is safe to assume that Yang
A) is in disagreement with the manner in which the counselor is presenting optional career choices.
B) does not understand what is being said since English is his second language.
C) is resistant to the ideas being presented.
D) may not be using direct eye contact because in his culture it is considered disrespectful.

Accepted Answer

In many Southeast Asian cultures, direct eye contact is often considered disrespectful, especially in formal or hierarchical situations. This cultural norm can influence behavior in situations like counseling, where maintaining constant eye contact may not be the norm for individuals from these backgrounds.

Question 5

What is the core of a good multicultural training program?
A) Supervised experience
B) Knowledge of diverse groups
C) Diversity
D) Acquiring multicultural competence

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the core of a good...

Question 6

Which of the following refers to a helper's personal reaction to the political context in which he or she works with clients?
A) Racial microaggression
B) Cultural tunnel vision
C) Diverse countertransference
D) Political countertransference

Accepted Answer

Political countertransference refers to the personal reactions and feelings a helper might have towards the political context or issues that are present in the therapeutic relationship or setting. This concept acknowledges that therapists are not immune to being influenced by their own political beliefs and biases, which can impact their work with clients.

Question 7

Which of the following is/are brief and commonplace daily verbal, behavioral, or environmental indignities, whether intentional or unintentional, that communication hostile, derogatory, or negative racial slights and insults?
A) Cultural tunnel vision
B) Racial microaggressions
C) Diversity
D) Assertiveness

Accepted Answer

Racial microaggressions are brief and commonplace daily verbal, behavioral, or environmental indignities that communicate hostile, derogatory, or negative racial slights and insults, whether intentional or unintentional.

Question 8

You are a counselor in a job training center and your next client arrives in a wheelchair. She is quite frustrated about not being able to find a job since she got out of college and believes that she is being discriminated against in the job market. It would be safe for you to assume that
A) since she is physically disabled, she may also have emotional problems.
B) her goal of finding employment may be unrealistic.
C) her total dependence on others may be the factor that keeps her from finding a suitable job.
D) her feelings of frustration are probably justified since she may be facing discrimination, even if it is against the law.

Accepted Answer

Her feelings of frustration are likely justified due to potential discrimination in the job market, which is illegal but still occurs.

Question 9

From a(n) _____ perspective, the goal of helping is to promote the empowerment of people who are marginalized and oppressed in our society.
A) individualistic
B) social interest
C) social justice
D) intrapsychic

Accepted Answer

From a social justice perspective, the primary goal is to empower individuals and groups who are marginalized and oppressed, aiming to address and rectify inequalities within society.

Question 10

Which of the following are seldom provided in ethical guidance with regard to cultural differences?
A) Instructions for achieving cultural requirements and advice on resolving conflicts
B) Instructions for fighting against prejudice
C) Instructions for achieving cultural sensitivity and advice on developing multicultural competence
D) Instructions for working toward social change and achieving social equity for marginalized or oppressed individuals

Accepted Answer

Instructions for achieving cultural requirements and advice on resolving conflicts are often less emphasized in ethical guidance related to cultural differences. Ethical guidelines typically focus more on promoting awareness, sensitivity, and competence in dealing with cultural differences rather than providing specific instructions for meeting cultural requirements or resolving conflicts.

Question 11

Clients with an Eastern orientation are likely to place a high value on
A) directness and exhibit this as a sign of assertiveness and self-respect.
B) self-disclosure to focus on the nature of their problem.
C) family bonds and cultural traditions that emphasize appropriate roles and status.
D) self-determination and independence.

Accepted Answer

Clients with an Eastern orientation often place a high value on family bonds and cultural traditions, emphasizing appropriate roles and status within the family and society. This reflects the collectivist nature of many Eastern cultures, where the group's needs and harmony are often prioritized over individual desires.

Question 12

Which of the following is a term that focuses on ethnicity, race, and culture?
A) Diversity
B) Political countertransference
C) Multiculturalism
D) Assertiveness

Accepted Answer

Multiculturalism specifically refers to the presence of, or support for the presence of, several distinct cultural or ethnic groups within a society. It emphasizes the importance of understanding and appreciating ethnic, racial, and cultural differences.

Question 13

Identify the statement that is NOT one of the social justice competencies.
A) Engage in self-reflection on issues of race, ethnicity, oppression, power, and privilege in your own life.
B) Become knowledgeable about the ways that oppression and social inequities can operate on individual, societal, and cultural levels.
C) Collaborate with community organizations in partnerships to promote trust, minimize power differentials, and provide culturally relevant services.
D) Maintain one's focus on social justice issues that are relevant within the immediate community, and avoid focusing on international social justice issues so as to not get distracted from your primary focus.

Accepted Answer

Social justice competencies include engaging in self-reflection, understanding oppression on various levels, and collaborating with community organizations. However, they do not advocate for ignoring international social justice issues in favor of only focusing on local issues. A comprehensive approach to social justice recognizes the importance of both local and global perspectives.

Question 14

Historically, much of the language used to refer to "the disability experience," as portrayed in the print and electronic media, has communicated a(n) _____ attitude toward persons with disabilities.
A) condescending
B) positive
C) empathic
D) negative

Accepted Answer

The answer of Historically, much of the language used to...

Question 15

Which of the following is an example of demographic variables?
A) Socioeconomic background
B) Gender, age, and place of residence
C) Ethnicity and race
D) Religion

Accepted Answer

Demographic variables are characteristics of a population that can be used to describe its composition. Gender, age, and place of residence are all demographic variables because they can be used to describe the composition of a population.

Question 16

Culturally skilled helpers do NOT adhere to which of the following multicultural counseling competencies?
A) Recognize and understand their own values, ethnocentric attitudes, and assumptions about human behavior.
B) Know specifically about their own racial and cultural heritage and how it affects them personally and professionally.
C) Have acquired certain skills in working with culturally diverse populations and are able to define goals consistent with the life experiences and cultural values of their clients.
D) Spend less time acquiring information and skills in working with culturally diverse populations.

Accepted Answer

Culturally skilled helpers are expected to spend significant time acquiring information and skills to work effectively with culturally diverse populations. Therefore, spending less time on this aspect does not adhere to the multicultural counseling competencies.

Question 17

__________ is when a helper has limited cultural experiences and, in some cases, they see it as their role to transmit their values to their clients.
A) Diversity
B) Cultural implications
C) Cultural tunnel vision
D) Assertiveness

Accepted Answer

Cultural tunnel vision refers to a situation where a helper has limited cultural experiences and may believe it is their role to impose their own values on their clients, indicating a lack of cultural sensitivity or awareness.

Question 18

All of the following practices form a conceptual framework for multicultural counseling competencies EXCEPT
A) awareness.
B) knowledge.
C) skills.
D) acceptance.

Accepted Answer

Acceptance is not specifically identified as part of the conceptual framework for multicultural counseling competencies, which traditionally focuses on awareness, knowledge, and skills.

Question 19

Being open to _______ enables helpers to avoid getting trapped in provincialism.
A) cultural variations
B) the values inherent in a diversity perspective
C) the values of one's own culture
D) biases related to identified groups

Accepted Answer

The answer of Being open to _______ enables helpers to...

Question 20

A comparison of Western and Eastern systems shows some striking differences in value orientations. Individuals coming from a Western culture tend to place prime value on
A) the uniqueness of the individual, self-assertion, and the strengthening of the ego.
B) interdependence and emphasize the losing of oneself in the totality of the cosmos.
C) the family and the community in which one lives.
D) the here and now, spirituality and fatalism.

Accepted Answer

Western cultures often emphasize individualism, self-expression, and personal achievement, contrasting with Eastern cultures that may prioritize community, interdependence, and harmony.

Quiz 4: Understanding Diversity

Which of the following best describes becoming an ethical and effective helper in a multicultural society?

Which of the following should be infused throughout the curriculum of a multicultural training program?

People with disabilities generally report __________ as major impediments in living with a disability.

Yang, a Southeast Asian student, has come to the college counseling center to explore career options. As the counselor presents career options, Yang makes little eye contact and does not actively respond to the many alternatives placed before him. It is safe to assume that Yang

What is the core of a good multicultural training program?

Which of the following refers to a helper's personal reaction to the political context in which he or she works with clients?

Which of the following is/are brief and commonplace daily verbal, behavioral, or environmental indignities, whether intentional or unintentional, that communication hostile, derogatory, or negative racial slights and insults?

You are a counselor in a job training center and your next client arrives in a wheelchair. She is quite frustrated about not being able to find a job since she got out of college and believes that she is being discriminated against in the job market. It would be safe for you to assume that

From a(n) _____ perspective, the goal of helping is to promote the empowerment of people who are marginalized and oppressed in our society.

Which of the following are seldom provided in ethical guidance with regard to cultural differences?

Clients with an Eastern orientation are likely to place a high value on

Which of the following is a term that focuses on ethnicity, race, and culture?

Identify the statement that is NOT one of the social justice competencies.

Historically, much of the language used to refer to "the disability experience," as portrayed in the print and electronic media, has communicated a(n) _____ attitude toward persons with disabilities.

Which of the following is an example of demographic variables?

Culturally skilled helpers do NOT adhere to which of the following multicultural counseling competencies?

__________ is when a helper has limited cultural experiences and, in some cases, they see it as their role to transmit their values to their clients.

All of the following practices form a conceptual framework for multicultural counseling competencies EXCEPT

Being open to _______ enables helpers to avoid getting trapped in provincialism.

A comparison of Western and Eastern systems shows some striking differences in value orientations. Individuals coming from a Western culture tend to place prime value on