1. 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.
2. 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.
c
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3. Culturally skilled helpers adhere to all of the following multicultural counseling competencies EXCEPT
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.
d
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with a culturally competent helper
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
a
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before him. It is safe to assume that Yang
a.
b.
c.
d.
5. Becoming an ethical and effective helper in a multicultural society is
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.
a
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assumptions, and stereotypes
6. Multicultural counseling refers to practices that integrate all of the following cultural-specific competencies EXCEPT
a.
awareness.
b.
knowledge.
c.
skills.
d.
acceptance.
d
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with a culturally competent helper
7. Ethnographic variables refers to
a.
educational background.
b.
gender.
c.
nationality.
d.
place of residence.
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8. Which of the following is an example of a demographic variable?
a.
Socioeconomic background
b.
Gender, age, and place of residence
c.
Ethnicity and race
d.
Religion
b
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BECO.CORE.16.04.09 – To outline beliefs and attitudes, knowledge, and skills associated
with a culturally competent helper
9. 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.
d
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Understanding People With Disabilities
BECO.CORE.16.04.06 – To emphasize the importance of learning how to address the needs
of people with disabilities
10. 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
a
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BECO.CORE.16.04.06 – To emphasize the importance of learning how to address the needs
of people with disabilities
11. People with disabilities generally report __________ as major impediments in living with a disability.
c
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BECO.CORE.16.04.09 – To outline beliefs and attitudes, knowledge, and skills associated
with a culturally competent helper
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
12. Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding disability-affirmative therapy?
a.
It is designed to help counselors incorporate disability knowledge and culture into the treatment.
b.
It often results in overinflating the role of disability in the client’s case.
c.
Using this approach, the case formulation is developed in such a manner that it does not underestimate the role
of disability.
d.
Incorporating information about disability will inform the case formulation such that it will not over inflate the
role of disability.
b
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BECO.CORE.16.04.06 – To emphasize the importance of learning how to address the needs
of people with disabilities
13. 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
c
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BECO.CORE.16.04.13 – To introduce students to the multicultural counseling competencies
as well as the social justice competencies
14. Which of the following 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.
d
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b
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BECO.CORE.16.04.06 – To emphasize the importance of learning how to address the needs
of people with disabilities
15. Adopting a multicultural perspective allows us to think about ___________ without polarizing issues into right or
wrong.
a.
diversity
b.
competence
c.
ethics
d.
cultural beings
a
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BECO.CORE.16.04.04 – To present some advantages of adopting a multicultural perspective
16. __________ 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
c
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part and to broaden their perspective
17. __________ is/are brief and common place 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
b
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microaggressions
18. __________ describes 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
d
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as well as the social justice competencies
19. __________ can be operationally defined as the working alliance between counselor and client that takes the personal
dynamics of the counselor and client into consideration alongside the dynamics of the cultures of both of those
individuals.
a.
Multicultural counseling
b.
Diversity
c.
Political countertransference
d.
Cultural tunnel vision
a
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BECO.CORE.16.04.04 – To present some advantages of adopting a multicultural perspective
20. __________ puts the focus on ethnicity, race, and culture.
a.
Diversity
b.
Political countertransference
c.
Multiculturalism
d.
Assertiveness
c
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BECO.CORE.16.04.04 – To present some advantages of adopting a multicultural perspective
21. __________ refers to individual differences on a number of variables that place clients at risk for discrimination.
a.
Multiculturalism
b.
Diversity
c.
Cultural tunnel vision
d.
Countertransference
b
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Overcoming Cultural Tunnel Vision
countertransference
22. __________ recognizes the complexity of cultures and values the diversity of beliefs and values.
a.
Cultural pluralism
b.
Cultural tunnel vision
c.
Broaching behavior
d.
Stereotyping
23. Openly discussing race and ethnicity is one way to actively include a multicultural element in counseling, and a way
to strengthen the therapeutic alliance and promote better therapeutic outcomes is referred to as
a.
cultural tunnel vision.
b.
broaching behavior.
c.
stereotyping.
d.
diversity.
b
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relationships, rather than a barrier to be overcome
24. The __________ exhibits the characteristics common to cultural tunnel vision.
a.
cultural tunnel vision
b.
cultural pluralism
c.
stereotyping
d.
culturally encapsulated counselor
d
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countertransference
25. __________ involves assuming that the behavior of an individual will reflect or be typical of that of most members of
his or her cultural group.
a.
Political countertransference
b.
Racial microaggression
c.
Stereotyping
d.
Cultural implications
a
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26. Briefly describe 2-3 culturally learned basic assumptions.
27. Define and describe modern racism.
28. Name and describe 2-3 multicultural counseling competencies.
29. People with disabilities face prejudice, hostility, lack of understanding, and discrimination. Discuss the key factor in
successfully intervening.
30. Define fifth force and describe its importance.