CSC Multicultural Counseling & Diversity 2

Question 1

The RESPECTFUL counseling model developed by D'Andrea and Daniels uses the 'R' to represent which factor affecting client development?

Accepted Answer

Religious and spiritual identity

Answer

In the RESPECTFUL model, 'R' stands for Religious/spiritual identity, recognizing it as one of ten key factors that shape human development and counseling relationships.

Question 2

Which concept describes the stress experienced by individuals who must navigate between their culture of origin and the dominant culture of the society they live in?

Accepted Answer

Acculturative stress

Answer

Acculturative stress refers to the psychological impact of adapting to a new culture while maintaining aspects of one's heritage culture, particularly common among immigrants and their children.

Question 3

When counseling LGBTQ+ students, a school counselor should prioritize:

Accepted Answer

Creating an affirming environment and connecting students to appropriate support resources

Answer

School counselors should create affirming, safe environments for LGBTQ+ students and connect them with appropriate resources, consistent with ASCA's position on supporting LGBTQ+ youth.

Question 4

Intersectionality, as applied to school counseling, means that a school counselor should:

Accepted Answer

Consider how multiple aspects of a student's identity (race, gender, class, etc.) interact to shape their experience

Answer

Intersectionality recognizes that students hold multiple identities simultaneously and that the interaction of race, gender, class, disability, and other factors creates unique experiences of privilege and oppression.

Question 5

A counselor's implicit bias most directly affects students when it influences:

Accepted Answer

Referrals, recommendations, and access to academic opportunities

Answer

Implicit biases most directly harm students when they shape who counselors refer for gifted programs, Advanced Placement courses, discipline, or special education, creating systemic inequities.

CSC - Certified School Counselor Practice Test

CSC - Certified School Counselor Practice Test

CSC Multicultural Counseling & Diversity 2