CRC CRC Cultural Competency & Diversity in Relationships

Question 1

A relationship coach working with a couple from a collectivist cultural background should primarily recognize that:

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Family and community expectations may hold equal or greater weight than individual desires

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Individual autonomy is universally the foundation of healthy relationships

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Collectivist values are incompatible with healthy romantic relationships

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The couple should be encouraged to adopt individualist values for better outcomes

Question 2

Which term best describes a coach's ongoing process of examining their own cultural assumptions and biases as they affect client work?

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Cultural self-reflection

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Cultural assimilation

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Multicultural awareness

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Ethnocentrism

Question 3

When a client uses a term from their cultural or religious tradition to describe their relationship structure, the most culturally competent coach response is to:

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Ask the client to explain what the term means to them personally

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Reframe the term using standard Western psychological language

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Refer the client to a coach from the same cultural background

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Avoid discussing the term to prevent misunderstanding

Question 4

A coach notices they feel uncomfortable when working with a same-sex couple. The most ethical and culturally competent action is to:

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Engage in supervision or personal development to address the discomfort

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Refer all LGBTQ+ clients to a specialist immediately

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Proceed without mentioning the discomfort to maintain professionalism

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Disclose the discomfort to the client at the start of each session

Question 5

The concept of 'intersectionality' is important in relationship coaching because it recognizes that:

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Multiple overlapping identities shape a client's relationship experiences simultaneously

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Clients should be categorized by their most prominent identity

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Cultural background has minimal influence on relationship dynamics

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Race and gender are the only relevant identity factors in coaching

Question 6

A client from a culture with high power distance norms may struggle most with which coaching approach?

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Collaborative goal-setting where the coach positions themselves as a peer

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Structured homework assignments

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Discussing relationship timelines

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Using metaphors and storytelling

Question 7

Which of the following best illustrates cultural humility in relationship coaching?

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Maintaining an attitude of lifelong learning and openness about cultural differences

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Memorizing facts about every culture a client belongs to

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Assuming clients want to discuss cultural background in every session

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Treating all clients identically to avoid cultural bias