Which of the following guidelines would help social workers conduct culturally competent assessments?
A)Use the same parameters to understand the problems of different cultural groups instead of customizing your approach.
B)Generalize knowledge about the cultural characteristics of a particular group to understand individual clients.
C)Differentiate between culturally mediated behavior and individual personality.
D)Use the norms of your culture to evaluate the practices of other cultures.

Question

Which of the following guidelines would help social workers conduct culturally competent assessments?
A)​Use the same parameters to understand the problems of different cultural groups instead of customizing your approach.
B)​Generalize knowledge about the cultural characteristics of a particular group to understand individual clients.
C)​Differentiate between culturally mediated behavior and individual personality.
D)​Use the norms of your culture to evaluate the practices of other cultures.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Differentiating between culturally mediated behavior and individual personality allows social workers to understand how cultural norms and values may impact an individual's behavior but also recognize that individuals may have unique characteristics that are not solely defined by their culture. This approach helps social workers avoid stereotyping or making assumptions about individuals based on their cultural background. The other options are not helpful for conducting culturally competent assessments as they either generalize or disregard cultural differences.

Which of the Following Guidelines Would Help Social Workers Conduct