Multicultural & Diversity Competence Flashcards
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A licensed psychologist notices that a Southeast Asian client consistently avoids direct eye contact during sessions. The most culturally competent response is to:
Answer: Recognize this may reflect cultural norms of respect rather than disengagement
In many Southeast Asian cultures, avoiding direct eye contact with authority figures is a sign of respect, not avoidance or pathology.
Which model describes the stages through which individuals develop a positive racial/ethnic identity, moving from unawareness to internalization?
Answer: Racial/Cultural Identity Development (R/CID) model by Sue & Sue
The R/CID model by Sue and Sue outlines stages from Conformity through Dissonance, Resistance, Introspection, to Integrative Awareness.
A psychologist working with undocumented immigrant clients must balance confidentiality with legal reporting obligations. The MOST important first step is to:
Answer: Inform the client at intake of all legal limits of confidentiality
Informed consent requires that clients understand confidentiality limits from the outset, including any mandatory reporting requirements.
The concept of 'stereotype threat,' introduced by Steele and Aronson, refers to:
Answer: Anxiety that arises when a person fears confirming a negative stereotype about their group
Stereotype threat is the situational predicament where individuals risk confirming negative group stereotypes, often impairing performance.
A psychologist is asked to conduct a forensic evaluation of a client from a culture where spirit possession is a recognized and accepted phenomenon. The most appropriate action is to:
Answer: Consult cultural experts and apply DSM culture-related guidance before drawing conclusions
The DSM-5 includes cultural concepts of distress and recommends cultural consultation to distinguish culturally normative experiences from psychopathology.
In multicultural counseling, 'worldview' refers to:
Answer: The framework through which individuals perceive and interpret their experiences, shaped by culture
Worldview encompasses an individual's cultural values, beliefs, and assumptions that influence how they interpret reality and relationships.
Which ethical principle is MOST directly implicated when a psychologist uses assessment tools normed exclusively on White, middle-class populations with clients from underrepresented groups?
Answer: Justice
Justice requires fair and equitable treatment, including use of culturally appropriate and representative assessment instruments.