Cultural Competency & Global Awareness Flashcards

Which of the following is a PRIMARY barrier to achieving cultural competency in a healthcare setting?

Answer: Implicit biases held by providers that affect patient care

Implicit biases—unconscious stereotypes and prejudices—represent one of the most significant barriers to culturally competent healthcare delivery.

A company operating in multiple countries implements an 'Employee Resource Group (ERG)' program. How does this support cultural competency?

Answer: It provides a space for employees with shared identities to support each other and advise leadership on cultural inclusion

ERGs foster belonging, provide peer support, and serve as advisory channels to leadership on matters of cultural inclusion and equity.

In the Bennett Model of Intercultural Sensitivity, which stage represents the MOST advanced level of intercultural development?

Answer: Integration

Integration is the final stage of the DMIS (Developmental Model of Intercultural Sensitivity), where individuals can shift cultural perspective and adapt behavior to fully embrace multiple cultural worldviews.

A global awareness assessment for an IPC candidate would MOST likely test knowledge of which of the following?

Answer: Geopolitical trends, international institutions, and cross-cultural communication dynamics

IPC global awareness assessments evaluate understanding of geopolitics, international organizations, trade systems, and cross-cultural communication rather than rote geographic facts.

Which term describes the stress experienced by individuals who move between cultures and must navigate conflicting cultural expectations?

Answer: Acculturation stress

Acculturation stress (also called acculturative stress) refers to the psychological and social difficulties people face when adapting to a new cultural environment.

A culturally competent mediator resolving a dispute between US and South Korean business partners would FIRST:

Answer: Assess each party's cultural communication style and values before proposing a resolution framework

Effective cross-cultural mediation begins with understanding the cultural values, communication styles, and expectations of each party before designing an appropriate resolution process.

The concept of 'intersectionality' in cultural competency frameworks recognizes that:

Answer: Individuals hold multiple, overlapping social identities that interact to shape their experiences of privilege and marginalization

Intersectionality, coined by Kimberlé Crenshaw, holds that overlapping identities (race, gender, class, sexuality, etc.) create compounded and unique forms of discrimination or privilege.