CBP Cultural Competency 2

Question 1

Which statement best describes cultural humility as distinct from cultural competence?

Accepted Answer

It is a lifelong process of self-reflection and addressing power imbalances with clients

Answer

Cultural humility emphasizes ongoing self-critique, learning from the client, and recognizing power differences rather than claiming mastery.

Question 2

A Muslim family asks that their father's body be released as quickly as possible after death. What is the most culturally responsive action?

Accepted Answer

Facilitate prompt release, since Islamic tradition calls for burial as soon as possible, ideally within 24 hours

Answer

Islamic practice generally calls for ritual washing and burial as soon as possible, and embalming and cremation are usually avoided.

Question 3

In Jewish tradition, the initial period of intensive mourning observed at home after burial, called shiva, typically lasts how long?

Accepted Answer

Seven days

Answer

Shiva means 'seven' in Hebrew and refers to the seven-day mourning period following burial.

Question 4

A grieving mother speaks limited English, and her 12-year-old son offers to interpret during a bereavement visit. What is best practice?

Accepted Answer

Use a trained professional interpreter rather than the child

Answer

Professional interpreters protect accuracy and confidentiality and spare children from carrying adult emotional content.

Question 5

Asking a family 'What do you think caused this death, and what does it mean to you?' reflects which approach?

Accepted Answer

Kleinman's explanatory model of illness

Answer

Kleinman's explanatory model questions elicit the client's own understanding of the cause and meaning of illness or death.

CBP - Certified Bereavement Practitioner Practice Test