Deck 12: Diversity Issues

Question 1

The number of people in the United States who self-report being lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgendered are:

A)one million
B)two million
C)three million
D)nine million

Answer 1

D

Question 2

The Center for Disease Control reports that adolescents and young men who reported rejection from their families were:

A)8.4 times more likely to have tried to commit suicide
B)1.5 times more likely to have tried to commit suicide
C)3.7 times more likely to have tried to commit suicide
D)none of the above

Answer 2

A

Question 3

The numerous adverse consequences associated with teenage drinking and substance use disorders include:

A)fatal and nonfatal injuries from alcohol- and drug-related motor vehicle accidents,
B)suicides, homicides, violence, delinquency,
C)psychiatric disorders, and risky sexual practices
D)all of the above

Answer 3

D

Question 4

The most serious side effects of a mother's drug usage on an unborn baby are:

A)the baby can be born with HIV infection
B)prematurity, low birth weight,
C)Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, small head size, stunted growth, poor motor skills, and behavior problems
D)all of the above

Question 5

One study found that in the past 12 month the number of adults with a substance abuse problem is:

A)more than 1 in 15
B)more than 1 in 20
C)more than 1 in 40
D)none of the above

Question 6

Cultural competence is the capacity for people to increase their knowledge and understanding of cultural differences.

Question 7

Research has shown that cultural competence has an impact on treatment outcomes.

Question 8

Adolescents and young adults consume more prescription medication than any other population in the United States.

Question 9

A significant number of people entering treatment for the first time have never been tested for HIV/AIDS.

Question 10

The military has shown progress in the decrease of cigarette smoking and illicit drug use.