Question 1

Balcazar, Suarez-Balcazar, and Taylor-Ritzler (2009) suggested there are four elements of diversity and multicultural competence including all but which:

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The four elements of diversity and multicultural competence are self-awareness, cultural knowledge, ability to communicate understanding through empathy, and skills for working with culturally diverse clients. Referring clients out if the counselor is prejudice towards a certain population is not one of the four elements.

Question 2

In Asian families, the family's needs are many times placed ahead of an individual's needs, and a counselor needs to be aware of such family perspectives.

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In many Asian cultures, the family is seen as the most important unit, and individual needs are often subordinated to the needs of the family as a whole. It is important for counselors working with individuals from such cultures to be aware of and sensitive to this perspective.

Question 3

Those counselors who hold higher levels of color-blind attitudes have demonstrated bias in counseling activities such as diagnosing those from minority groups.

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Research has shown that counselors who espouse color-blind attitudes may be more likely to display biased behaviors when diagnosing or treating clients from minority groups. These attitudes can result in a lack of attention to cultural differences and may contribute to misdiagnosis or inappropriate treatment.

Question 4

Diversity encompasses the term multiculturalism, which is focused on differences based on
race and ethnicity.

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Multiculturalism is a component of diversity that focuses specifically on differences related to race and ethnicity. However, diversity can also include differences based on gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, socioeconomic status, and many other factors.

Question 5

The population estimates of major minority groups in the United States, such as Asian,
Black, and Latino groups, are approximately 75% of the total U.S. population.

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According to the United States Census Bureau, as of July 2019, the population estimates for Asian, Black, and Latino groups combined make up approximately 40% of the total U.S. population.

Question 6

Rutter, Estrada, Ferguson, and Diggs (2008) noted that those who choose lesbian, gay, or bisexual as a sexual orientation have difficulty finding counseling services primarily due to
lack of understanding by those who provide counseling services.

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According to Rutter, Estrada, Ferguson, and Diggs (2008), the primary reason why individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, or bisexual struggle to find counseling services is due to a lack of understanding among those who provide counseling services.

Question 7

Discuss multiculturalism and include its relationship to diversity.

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Question 8

Only phenotype-not genotype-differentiates humans.

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This statement is inaccurate. Both genotype (genetic makeup) and phenotype (observable traits) differentiate humans from each other. While two individuals may have the same phenotype (e.g. brown hair, brown eyes), they can have different genotypes (different variations of genes) that determine these traits.

Question 9

The Association of Multicultural Counseling and Development has identified three competencies including all but which:

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The ability to encourage a client to acquire the same worldview as the counselor is not one of the competencies identified by the Association of Multicultural Counseling and Development. The other three competencies listed in the options are identified by the Association.

Question 10

Researchers have concluded that individual characteristics of the counselor play an important role in levels of multicultural competence.

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Research has indicated that counselor characteristics such as their openness, self-awareness, empathy, and cultural background influence their ability to work effectively with clients from diverse backgrounds, demonstrating the importance of individual factors in developing multicultural competence.

Question 11

According to Pedersen, the first second stage in developing cultural competency is:

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Question 12

According to Pedersen, the first stage in developing cultural competency is:

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The first stage in developing cultural competency is an awareness of culturally learned assumptions. This includes acknowledging one's own cultural biases and assumptions, and understanding how these may influence interactions with clients from different cultural backgrounds.

Question 13

What are the three competencies set forth by The Association of Multicultural Counseling and Development?

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Question 14

How is the family structure for African Americans unique? How does this impact the counseling process?

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Question 15

Diversity is defined as individual differences and group/social differences.

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Diversity refers to both individual differences and group/social differences, such as ethnicity, cultural background, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, and so on.

Question 16

Compare and contrast race, phenotype, and genotype.

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Question 17

Culturally skilled counselors are not necessarily aware of their own cultural background and experiences, attitudes, and values.

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Culturally skilled counselors are not only aware of their own cultural background and experiences, attitudes, and values, but are also able to understand and respect those of clients from different cultures. Self-awareness is a crucial component of cultural competence in counseling.

Question 18

Developing multicultural competence is essential to provide counseling to minority populations based simply on the number of minorities currently living in and projected to reside in the United States in the near future.

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Multicultural competence is essential to provide effective counseling to minority populations given the increase in diversity in the United States population. This includes understanding and respecting the cultural backgrounds and experiences of clients, as well as having knowledge of cultural norms and values that may impact the counseling process.

Question 19

Discuss the structure of the Latino family.

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Quiz 8: Diversity and Multicultural Competence