CDP Cultural Competence & Awareness 2

Question 1

Which model describes cultural competence as a continuum ranging from cultural destructiveness to cultural proficiency?

Accepted Answer

Cross Cultural Competence Continuum

Answer

The Cross Cultural Competence Continuum, developed by Terry Cross, outlines six stages from cultural destructiveness to cultural proficiency.

Question 2

An employee from a collectivist culture may struggle with performance reviews that emphasize individual achievement because:

Accepted Answer

Individual recognition conflicts with group-oriented values

Answer

In collectivist cultures, group harmony and shared credit are prioritized over individual recognition, creating tension with Western individual-focused appraisal systems.

Question 3

What is 'stereotype threat' in the workplace context?

Accepted Answer

The risk of confirming a negative stereotype about one's group, which impairs performance

Answer

Stereotype threat occurs when individuals fear confirming negative stereotypes about their social group, which can undermine performance and well-being.

Question 4

Which communication style is characterized by indirect messaging, context-dependent meaning, and reliance on nonverbal cues?

Accepted Answer

High-context communication

Answer

High-context communication relies heavily on implicit understanding, shared history, and nonverbal signals rather than explicit verbal statements.

Question 5

A diversity professional notices that meeting schedules always conflict with a religious minority's observance day. The BEST response is to:

Accepted Answer

Review and adjust scheduling practices to be inclusive

Answer

Systemic scheduling barriers reflect structural bias; the best practice is to revise organizational processes to accommodate diverse religious observances.

(CDP) Certified Diversity Professional Practice Test

(CDP) Certified Diversity Professional Practice Test

CDP Cultural Competence & Awareness 2