Counseling Multicultural Counseling and Diversity 2

Question 1

In collectivistic cultures, which counseling approach may need to be adapted because it emphasizes individual autonomy and self-disclosure?

Accepted Answer

Traditional person-centered therapy

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Narrative therapy

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Structural family therapy

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Behavioral activation

Question 2

Research indicates that Asian American clients may underutilize mental health services due to:

Accepted Answer

Cultural stigma associated with seeking mental health treatment

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Lack of insurance coverage as the primary barrier

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Geographic inaccessibility of counseling centers

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Preference for group therapy over individual sessions

Question 3

The concept of 'familismo' in Latino/Hispanic culture refers to:

Accepted Answer

Strong family loyalty, solidarity, and obligation among family members

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The role of the Catholic Church in family decision-making

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The patriarchal authority structure in Hispanic families

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Traditional gender roles assigned within the Hispanic family unit

Question 4

When counseling Native American/Indigenous clients, which approach is generally considered most culturally congruent?

Accepted Answer

Incorporating traditional healing practices and community involvement

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Psychoanalytic exploration of early childhood experiences

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Strict application of evidence-based manualized treatments

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Focusing primarily on individual cognitive restructuring

Question 5

Affirmative therapy with LGBTQ+ clients is characterized by:

Accepted Answer

Actively validating and supporting LGBTQ+ identities as healthy variations

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Remaining neutral about the client's sexual orientation or gender identity

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Focusing only on presenting problems unrelated to sexual orientation

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Encouraging exploration of whether the identity can be changed

Question 6

Intersectionality, as introduced by Kimberlé Crenshaw, is most relevant in counseling because it:

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Recognizes that multiple social identities interact to create unique experiences of privilege and oppression

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Explains how cognitive distortions intersect with emotional responses

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Describes how different therapeutic modalities can be combined effectively

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Outlines the intersection of individual and systemic factors in career development

Question 7

A counselor working with an African American client who frequently attributes problems to racism should:

Accepted Answer

Validate that racism is a real and significant stressor and incorporate this into the case conceptualization

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Gently challenge these attributions as potentially distorted thinking

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Refer the client to group therapy to process these concerns with peers

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Remain neutral and avoid taking a position on the client's experiences of racism