Social and Cultural Diversity Flashcards

The RESPECTFUL model used in multicultural counseling represents an acronym that includes all of the following EXCEPT:

Answer: Political party affiliation

The RESPECTFUL model covers Religion, Economic class, Sexual identity, Psychological maturity, Ethnic/racial identity, Chronological age, Trauma, Family history, Unique characteristics, and Location — not political party affiliation.

A counselor avoids discussing race with a client of color, believing it is better not to bring it up. This behavior is best described as:

Answer: Color blindness

Color blindness is the denial or minimization of racial and ethnic differences, which can invalidate the experiences of clients of color.

According to the Multicultural and Social Justice Counseling Competencies (MSJCC), privileged counselors working with marginalized clients should first:

Answer: Examine their own assumptions, biases, and values

The MSJCC emphasizes that counselors must develop self-awareness of their own cultural assumptions and biases before effectively serving diverse clients.

Which of the following best describes the concept of intersectionality?

Answer: How multiple social identities interact to create overlapping systems of privilege or oppression

Intersectionality, coined by Kimberlé Crenshaw, examines how race, gender, class, and other identities combine to shape experiences of privilege and discrimination.

A Native American client tells the counselor that seeking outside help for personal problems is not accepted in their community. The counselor should:

Answer: Explore the cultural context and consider incorporating community and traditional healing practices

Culturally competent practice involves understanding cultural attitudes toward help-seeking and collaboratively integrating indigenous healing approaches when appropriate.

Stereotype threat, as described by Claude Steele, refers to:

Answer: The risk a person feels of confirming a negative stereotype about their social group

Stereotype threat is the concern that one's behavior will confirm a negative stereotype about their group, which can impair cognitive performance and well-being.

When adapting therapeutic interventions for clients from diverse backgrounds, the LPC should prioritize:

Answer: Modifying interventions based on the client's cultural context and values

Cultural adaptation of evidence-based treatments improves outcomes by aligning therapeutic approaches with the client's cultural values and context.