CPCE Social and Cultural Diversity 2

Question 1

A counselor notices that a client from a collectivist culture defers major life decisions to their family elders. The most culturally responsive approach is to:

Accepted Answer

Explore how family involvement aligns with the client's own values and goals

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Encourage the client to make autonomous decisions to promote independence

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Refer the client to a counselor who shares their cultural background

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Explain that Western counseling emphasizes individual self-determination

Question 2

Which concept describes the cumulative psychological toll of navigating both one's heritage culture and the dominant culture simultaneously?

Accepted Answer

Acculturative stress

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Cultural encapsulation

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Stereotype threat

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Marginalization

Question 3

A school counselor observes that Black students are disproportionately referred for disciplinary action compared to White peers for similar behavior. This pattern best exemplifies:

Accepted Answer

Systemic racism

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Individual prejudice

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Cultural deficit thinking

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Implicit bias only

Question 4

The RESPECTFUL counseling model addresses which of the following dimensions?

Accepted Answer

Religious identity, economic class, sexual identity, and other identity facets

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Only race and ethnicity

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Risk assessment, empathy, and therapeutic alliance only

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Referral pathways for diverse clients

Question 5

A Latinx client reports feeling shame about seeking counseling because it is viewed as airing 'family secrets' publicly. This reflects the cultural value of:

Accepted Answer

Familismo and formalismo

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Personalismo

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Marianismo

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Simpatía

Question 6

When a counselor assumes that a client who has not made eye contact is being deceptive, without considering cultural norms, this is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Ethnocentric monoculturalism

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Countertransference

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Positive regard failure

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Multicultural counseling competence

Question 7

According to Berry's acculturation model, which strategy occurs when an individual maintains their heritage culture while actively engaging with the dominant culture?

Accepted Answer

Integration

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Assimilation

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Separation

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Marginalization