HSP Cultural and Individual Diversity 3

Question 1

Health disparities research consistently shows that racial and ethnic minority populations in the U.S. have:

Accepted Answer

Lower rates of mental health treatment utilization despite similar or higher rates of need

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Better mental health outcomes due to strong community support systems

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Equal access to and utilization of mental health services

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Higher rates of correct diagnosis relative to White patients

Question 2

When interpreting psychological test results for a client with limited English proficiency who was tested in English, the psychologist should:

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Document the language limitation and interpret results cautiously, noting potential underestimation of abilities

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Report results as valid since standardized procedures were followed

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Refuse to conduct the evaluation and refer elsewhere

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Add 10 IQ points to correct for language bias

Question 3

According to APA's multicultural guidelines, institutional racism in healthcare refers to:

Accepted Answer

Policies, practices, and norms within institutions that systematically disadvantage minority groups

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Prejudicial attitudes held by individual healthcare providers

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Racially motivated crimes against healthcare workers

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A theoretical construct with no empirical support

Question 4

A health service psychologist who holds unconscious negative associations toward a particular ethnic group is demonstrating:

Accepted Answer

Implicit bias

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Overt prejudice

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Racial paranoia

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Cultural incompetence

Question 5

Which psychological concept describes a brief, subtle verbal or environmental indignity—whether intentional or unintentional—that communicates hostile or negative messages to members of marginalized groups?

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Microaggression

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Discrimination

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Prejudice

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Stigma

Question 6

When working with a devoutly religious client whose spiritual beliefs are central to their worldview and coping, the culturally competent psychologist should:

Accepted Answer

Integrate the client's spiritual framework as a resource unless it directly causes harm

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Discourage religious thinking as a defense mechanism

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Remain completely neutral by never acknowledging religious content

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Refer the client to pastoral counseling instead

Question 7

The concept of 'racial battle fatigue' in health service psychology describes:

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Cumulative psychological and physical stress symptoms experienced by people of color from chronic exposure to racism

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Physical exhaustion from participating in racial equity training

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Compassion fatigue experienced by White therapists treating minority clients

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Burnout among minority mental health providers