CPE CPE Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Question 1

Cultural humility in peer education is best described as:

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An ongoing process of self-reflection and learning about others' cultures

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Knowing all facts about every cultural group

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Teaching peers to adopt mainstream US cultural norms

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Avoiding discussion of cultural differences entirely

Question 2

A microaggression in a peer education setting is best defined as:

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A subtle, often unintentional comment or action that conveys a negative message to a marginalized group

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An openly hostile act of discrimination

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A major institutional policy that excludes minority groups

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A deliberate insult directed at a specific individual

Question 3

Which of the following best describes the concept of intersectionality in DEI education?

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The way multiple social identities interact and create unique experiences of privilege or oppression

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The overlap between academic and social life

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The process of integrating DEI topics into all curriculum areas

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The intersection of peer education and mental health support

Question 4

When facilitating a DEI discussion, a peer educator encounters a participant who makes an insensitive comment. The best response is to:

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Pause the discussion and use it as a teachable moment using restorative dialogue

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Ignore the comment to avoid conflict

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Immediately ask the participant to leave the session

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Agree with the comment to build rapport

Question 5

In inclusive peer education, using someone's correct pronouns is important because:

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It affirms the person's identity and fosters a respectful, safe environment

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It is required by federal law in all settings

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It only matters if the person has formally changed their legal name

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It applies only in LGBTQ+-specific programs

Question 6

Equity in peer education differs from equality in that equity:

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Provides resources and support based on individual needs to achieve fair outcomes

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Gives every student the exact same resources

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Ignores systemic barriers to focus on individual effort

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Applies only to racial and ethnic minority groups