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SAGE Publishing, 2019
Chapter 13: Culturally Responsive Strengths-Based Therapy
for White Americans of European Ancestry
Test Bank
Multiple Choice
1. Approximately how many White American ethnic groups are there in the United
States?
A. 30+
B. 50+
C. 75+
D. 100+
2. Which of the following statements is true regarding the socioeconomic status of White
Americans?
A. They have the highest median income out of all the racial and ethnic groups.
B. They have the lowest median income out of all the racial and ethnic groups.
C. They have a lower median income than Asian Americans.
D. They have a lower median income than individuals who identify as Jewish.
3. Puritan culture evolved into a broader English American culture. What common value
in the United States today can be traced back to the Puritans?
A. religiosity
B. freedom
C. collectivism
D. individualism
4. What does WASP stand for?
A. White Affluent Social Puritan
B. White Anglo-Saxon Protestant
C. White Assimilated Social Puritan
D. White Anglo-Saxon Puritan
5. English Americans tend to identify problems as those that disrupt their ______.
A. relationships
B. work
C. autonomous functioning
D. freedom
6. According to the textbook, what are two of Italian Americans’ greatest cultural
strengths?
A. family and collectivistic views
B. food and contributions to entertainment
C. language and community
D. family and wide range of language and emotions
7. Tikkun olam is a Jewish value that refers to ______.
A. acts of kindness to repair the world
B. demonstration of strength to uphold Jewish tradition
C. giving to charities and those who are less fortunate
D. abiding by family values
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8. Whose White identity model consists of lack of social consciousness, acceptance,
resistance, redefinition, and internalization?
A. Hardiman
B. Smith
C. Helms
D. Ponterotto
9. Which of the following would be most appropriate to implement in counseling with a
White American?
A. emphasize the importance of autonomy, self-sufficiency, and hard work
B. assess what is problematic for the client and individualize treatment
C. focus on verbalization of feelings
D. address White privilege
True/False
1. White Americans make up about two thirds of the U.S. population.
2. Ethnicity only applies to people of color.
3. To identify as Jewish, one must practice Judaism.
4. Much of what is considered “normal development” and theories of counseling reflects
the culture of the American majority.
Short Answer
1. How does ethnic group saliency relevant for both minority and majority groups?
2. Describe the White American worldview.
3. What is White privilege and how does White Privilege impact a person’s vision?