Social and Cultural Diversity Flashcards

Intersectionality, as applied in multicultural counseling, means that:

Answer: Multiple social identities interact to create unique experiences of privilege and oppression

Intersectionality, a concept introduced by Kimberlé Crenshaw, recognizes that social identities such as race, gender, class, and sexuality overlap to shape distinct experiences of advantage and disadvantage.

A counselor who practices 'cultural humility' differs from one who claims 'cultural competence' primarily because cultural humility emphasizes:

Answer: Ongoing self-reflection, power-sharing, and lifelong learning rather than fixed expertise

Cultural humility, developed by Tervalon and Murray-García, is a process-oriented approach that prioritizes self-critique and equitable relationships over the acquisition of static cultural knowledge.

A Muslim client refuses to shake hands with the male counselor and requests a same-sex counselor. The LMHC should:

Answer: Assess whether accommodating the request is feasible and clinically appropriate before deciding

Culturally competent counselors explore accommodations that respect religious practices while weighing clinical and practical considerations collaboratively with the client.

Which statement BEST reflects the concept of 'worldview' in multicultural counseling theory?

Answer: The lens through which individuals perceive and interpret their experiences based on cultural background

Worldview refers to the culturally shaped perceptions, assumptions, and values through which individuals make meaning of their experiences and relationships.

An LMHC working with an undocumented immigrant client should be MOST aware of which ethical consideration?

Answer: Confidentiality limits and how immigration-related fears may affect the therapeutic alliance

Counselors must understand how fear of legal consequences shapes an undocumented client's willingness to engage, and must clarify confidentiality protections to build trust.

The Multicultural and Social Justice Counseling Competencies (MSJCC) expanded the original multicultural competencies by adding emphasis on:

Answer: Social justice advocacy and the counselor's role in addressing systemic oppression

The MSJCC framework added social justice advocacy as a core counseling competency, recognizing that counselors must address systemic barriers, not only individual-level cultural differences.

A client with a disability reports that her employer denied her a reasonable accommodation. The counselor's MOST culturally competent response is to:

Answer: Validate her experience and provide information about her rights and available advocacy resources

Culturally competent counselors validate clients' experiences of discrimination and connect them with relevant advocacy and systemic resources, not just intrapsychic interventions.