Deck 10: Where Do We Go From Here

Question 1

_____________________ is effectiveness working with people who are different from you.

A) Multicultural psychology
B) Multicultural competence
C) Multicultural awareness
D) Cultural sensitivity

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Multicultural competence means

A) effectiveness in working with people who are different from you.
B) staying in situations that are familiar to you because it feels more comfortable.
C) going to live in a different culture.
D) believing that your culture is the norm.

Answer 2

A

Question 3

The multicultural competencies were originally developed for

A) government officials.
B) professional counselors and therapists.
C) corporate executives.
D) college and university students.

Answer 3

B

Question 4

The term _______________ refers to the fact that the world is getting smaller and smaller every day because of increased mobility and technology.

A) global warming
B) diversification
C) world wide web
D) global village

Question 5

There are _______ general areas of multicultural competence.

A) three
B) four
C) five
D) eight

Question 6

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding multicultural competence?

A) It only applies to professional counselors and therapists.
B) It is essential for getting along in our diverse and global society.
C) It is an outdated idea from the 1960s.
D) It overemphasizes the differences between groups and causes more conflict and division in society.

Question 7

All of the following are areas of multicultural competence for professional psychologists except

A) awareness of own cultural values and biases.
B) understanding the client's worldview.
C) reinforcing personal values.
D) developing culturally appropriate intervention strategies and techniques.

Question 8

Each area of multicultural competence includes

A) attitudes and beliefs, knowledge, skills, and action.
B) cognition, behavior, and affect.
C) cultural encapsulation.
D) racism, discrimination, and prejudice.

Question 9

Of the three areas of multicultural competence, learning another language falls into which category?

A) Awareness of your own cultural attitudes
B) Understanding other cultures
C) Culturally appropriate interpersonal skills
D) Awareness of your own biases and prejudices

Question 10

Being able to admit when you don't know something is part of which area of multicultural competence?

A) Understanding other cultures
B) Understanding your own culture
C) Basic knowledge of other cultures
D) Culturally appropriate interpersonal skills

Question 11

Jenna took her grandmother to lunch so she could interview her about their family history. What area of multicultural competence is Jenna working on?

A) Reducing racism and prejudice
B) Understanding other worldviews
C) Understanding her own culture
D) Culturally appropriate interpersonal skills

Question 12

After taking a multicultural psychology class, Glenn decides to spend a semester abroad so he can experience another culture first-hand. What area of multicultural competence is Glenn working on?

A) Understanding other worldviews
B) Understanding his own culture
C) Denial
D) Culturally appropriate interpersonal skills

Question 13

Becoming more aware of your own racist attitudes and beliefs is part of which area of multicultural competence?

A) Awareness of own culture
B) Awareness of other worldviews
C) Culturally appropriate interpersonal skills
D) Similarity

Question 14

Learning specific facts about another cultural group, such as its history and core cultural values, is part of which area of multicultural competence?

A) Defensive
B) Culturally appropriate interpersonal skills
C) Understanding other worldviews
D) Understanding your own culture

Question 15

Which of the following illustrates understanding other worldviews?

A) Doing a research paper on your own culture
B) Doing a research paper on a culture different from yours
C) Traveling to the country your grandparents came from
D) Attending a cultural festival from your own group

Question 16

Our natural human response to a situation that is unfamiliar is to

A) interpret it as a potential threat.
B) feel comfortable and safe.
C) feel a sense of curiosity and want to learn more about it.
D) evaluate it as a source of strength and support.

Question 17

Most people are familiar with the "fight or flight" response. What other two responses did Bracha et al. (2004) describe?

A) feel and free
B) fantasize and familiarize
C) freeze and fright
D) freeze and flee

Question 18

According to Bracha et al. (2004), our first natural response in a potentially threatening situation is to

A) freeze
B) flee
C) fight
D) fright

Question 19

The first response in a potentially threatening situation may be to ____________, or to stop and evaluate the situation.

A) fright
B) flee
C) freeze
D) fight

Question 20

According to Bracha et al. (2004), what is the sequence of responses in a potentially threatening situation?

A) Fight, flee, or freeze
B) Fight or flight
C) Fright, fight, flee, or freeze
D) Freeze, flee, fight, or flight

Question 21

In a potentially threatening situation, if no other option is available, or if the person has tried other things and they didn't work, the person may not know what to do so may just do nothing and wait for the situation to be over. This has been labeled the _________ response.

A) fight
B) fright
C) freeze
D) flee

Question 22

In a potentially threatening situation, if no escape is possible, a person may become aggressive. This is known as the ___________ response.

A) fright
B) freeze
C) flee
D) fight

Question 23

When we encounter something or someone that is different, our natural tendency is to

A) feel excited and curious.
B) want to understand it better.
C) stay in that situation.
D) feel uncomfortable and try to avoid the situation.

Question 24

The five "Ds of Difference" are Distancing, Denial, Devaluing, Defensiveness, and

A) Differentiation
B) Discovery
C) Diffusion
D) Distinction

Question 25

Which of these statements about four out of the five "Ds of Difference" is TRUE?

A) They sound negative, but they are natural human tendencies.
B) They sound negative, but they are mainly positive.
C) They sound positive, but they are natural human tendencies.
D) They sound positive, but they are mainly negative.

Question 26

Making an effort to meet someone from another culture illustrates which of the "Ds of Difference"?

A) Denial
B) Devalue
C) Distance
D) Discovery

Question 27

Leaving a party because you feel uncomfortable being the only person of your background there illustrates which "D of Difference"?

A) Distance
B) Devalue
C) Discovery
D) Defensive

Question 28

Describing something as "exotic" or "primitive" illustrates which "D of Difference"?

A) Devalue
B) Denial
C) Discovery
D) Distance

Question 29

Brittany has been told, "You're pretty for a Black girl." Which "D of Difference" does this statement illustrate?

A) Distance
B) Denial
C) Defensive
D) Devalue

Question 30

People who take a more scientific or objective stance to the situation are ________ distancing themselves from others.

A) emotionally
B) physically
C) intellectually
D) virtually

Question 31

Someone says, "We are all human beings; there is no difference between us even though we have different skin colors." Which "D of Difference" is this person using?

A) Discovery
B) Diffusion
C) Denial
D) Defensiveness

Question 32

Denial means

A) pretending that differences don't matter to you.
B) trying to get away from something that is different because it makes you feel uncomfortable.
C) seeing something that's different as inferior.
D) pretending the differences are not there.

Question 33

According to Harrell (1995), pity is a form of _______________.

A) emotional devaluing
B) emotional distancing
C) emotional deemphasizing
D) emotional denial

Question 34

The statement, "People make too much out of differences. Aren't we all human beings? Don't we all have the same red blood running through our veins?" is an example of ______________.

A) Devaluing
B) Defensiveness
C) Distancing
D) Denial

Question 35

The statement, "I'm not a racist!" is an example of which of the five "Ds of Difference"?

A) Defensiveness
B) Deemphasizing
C) Dehumanization
D) Discovery

Question 36

An attitude of ___________ means being willing to stretch and get outside our comfort zones, taking risks, and keeping an open mind.

A) safety
B) devaluing
C) distancing
D) discovery

Question 37

All of the following are "Ss of Similarity" except

A) Simple
B) Safe
C) Synonymous
D) Sane

Question 38

Stan says, "I don't like going to other countries. You have to worry about crime, terrorists, getting sick . . . I prefer to stay here in the Good Ol' USA." Stan's statements reflect which "S of Similarity"?

A) Stereotype
B) Safe
C) Sane
D) Simple

Question 39

Abe says, "I love my fraternity. All the guys are Jewish and we're all athletes. It's great to hang around guys who all know and like the same things." Abe's statements reflect which "S of Similarity"?

A) Safe
B) Sane
C) Simple
D) Sensitive

Question 40

Which "S of Similarity" says that people tend to prefer situations that are familiar because it makes them feel normal?

A) Safe
B) Simple
C) Sane
D) Secure

Question 41

When we first meet people, we usually look for things we have in common. It boosts our self-esteem and helps us feel validated when people think as we do and have the same interests. Which "S of Similarity" does this describe?

A) Share
B) Safe
C) Simple
D) Sane

Question 42

Alicia shared her experience attending the Universoul Circus. She said, "It was a relief to be able to easily connect with people who had similar tastes and likes." Which "S of Similarity" does this statement reflect?

A) Safe
B) Simple
C) Sane
D) Satisfactory

Question 43

Actor/comedian Bill Cosby (who is African American) caused a lot of controversy when he made negative comments about uneducated African Americans to a predominantly African American audience. He probably did so because he felt

A) sane.
B) devalued.
C) distance.
D) safe.

Question 44

Than, a Vietnamese woman, said that all her friends are Asian. She used to have White friends, but many of them said things that hurt her feelings. Than now sticks with her Asian friends because it makes her feel

A) sane.
B) smart.
C) safe.
D) simple.

Question 45

According to Tatum (1997), why do all the Black kids sit together in the cafeteria?

A) To make White students feel threatened
B) Because others expect them to
C) As a method for discovering other cultures
D) As a method of coping with the stress of racism

Question 46

When the police approached Calvin and his White friend and teammate, the White friend left him to face the situation alone. However, his Black teammates saw what was happening and came to his defense. The supportive response of his Black teammates helped Calvin feel

A) stupid.
B) self-aware.
C) safe.
D) sane.

Question 47

When the police came, Calvin's White friend and teammate left him there alone, but his Black teammates came to his rescue. At that moment, Calvin realized that the only people who could understand his experience and his pain were the other Black students. What "S of Similarity" does this illustrate?

A) Sane
B) Similar
C) Safe
D) Simple

Question 48

What is arguably the most important part of multicultural competence?

A) Self-awareness
B) Understanding of various worldviews
C) Knowledge of various cultures
D) Understanding the dynamics of racism, discrimination, and stereotyping

Question 49

The statement "I don't have a culture"

A) is a sign of increasing multicultural competence.
B) means one is trying to play it safe.
C) illustrates an attitude of discovery.
D) reflects an ethnocentric attitude where one's own culture is used as the standard.

Question 50

Learning about your own culture is important because

A) it helps you feel superior to other groups.
B) it exaggerates the differences between groups.
C) it gives you the foundation and confidence to go out and learn about other groups.
D) None of the above-It is not important to learn about your own culture.

Question 51

Alicia's second story in Chapter 10 was about eating at Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles, a famous soul food restaurant in Southern California. One purpose of this story was to illustrate

A) that European Americans are the only ones who can benefit from exploring their own culture.
B) the "Dynamics of Difference."
C) that everyone can benefit from exploring their culture.
D) the importance of understanding other worldviews.

Question 52

Individualism, materialism, and competition are all examples of

A) the "Ss of Similarity."
B) core American values.
C) the "Ds of Difference."
D) the main areas of multicultural competence.

Question 53

Interviewing your own family members, constructing a family tree, and attending cultural celebrations for your group are all strategies for

A) learning more about your own culture.
B) protecting yourself from negative encounters with others.
C) learning more about other cultures.
D) increasing racism and prejudice.

Question 54

All of the following are part of understanding other worldviews except

A) interviewing family members about your personal family history.
B) learning about key events in the history of other groups.
C) being aware of current sociopolitical issues affecting other groups.
D) knowing the basic values, beliefs, and practices of other groups.

Question 55

Awareness of the battles over gay marriage illustrates what area of multicultural competence?

A) Self-awareness-understanding one's own attitudes, values, and beliefs
B) Skills-knowing how to speak sensitively to members of diverse groups
C) Knowledge-understanding how current sociopolitical events affect members of different groups
D) None of the above-Gay marriage has nothing to do with multicultural competence.

Question 56

What law in California essentially banned gay marriage?

A) Brown vs. Board of Education
B) Don't Ask, Don't Tell (DADT)
C) The Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA)
D) Proposition 8, the "Limit on Marriage" initiative

Question 57

Which U.S. Supreme Court case essentially legalized gay marriage?

A) Larry P. v. Riles
B) Obergefell v. Hodges
C) Brown v. Board of Education
D) The Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA)

Question 58

Ana Maria shared about an awkward situation where a visually impaired classmate asked to accompany her to the campus bookstore. She was very uncomfortable because she did not know the appropriate ways to assist him. She went home and looked up information on the Internet so next time she would be better prepared. Ana Maria's story illustrates the importance of ____________ in building multicultural competence.

A) self-awareness
B) a broad definition of culture
C) understanding cultural practices
D) learning key historical events

Question 59

Multicultural competence is a(n)

A) intrapersonal skill.
B) interpersonal skill.
C) type of prejudice.
D) culture-bound syndrome.

Question 60

A ____________ is the ability to do something with accuracy and ease.

A) stereotype
B) culture
C) skill
D) discovery

Question 61

The development of multicultural competence requires education, training, experience, and

A) skill.
B) interpersonal relations.
C) discovery.
D) practice.

Question 62

Taking a class on multicultural psychology helps you develop multicultural competence through

A) education and training.
B) practice.
C) experience.
D) interpersonal relations.

Question 63

In preparing to study abroad in France, Angela bought books about French culture so she could read and learn what to do and what not to do while living in France. Angela sought to increase her level of multicultural competence through

A) experience and practice.
B) asking the right questions.
C) education and training.
D) increasing her self-awareness.

Question 64

Morgan consistently makes an effort to reach out to people from different backgrounds. He also attends cultural events and has gotten involved with different cultural organizations on his campus. These examples illustrate how Morgan is building his multicultural competence through

A) education and training.
B) practice.
C) saying, "I don't know."
D) playing it safe.

Question 65

When it comes to asking someone a question about his or her culture,

A) act as if you know everything already.
B) tell them you think their culture is exotic and primitive.
C) do it in a genuine, respectful, and caring manner.
D) don't do it; people will always be offended if you ask them about their culture.

Question 66

A(n) _________ is someone from a privileged group who supports individuals from oppressed minority groups.

A) professional counselor
B) ally
C) psychologist
D) advocate

Question 67

Patrick heard a classmate make a sexist comment in class. Patrick spoke up and pointed this out. In this example, Patrick was

A) arrogant.
B) inappropriate.
C) an ally.
D) an expert.

Question 68

Rebecca shared her story of confronting a White woman in the grocery store who didn't believe she was a university student. Rebecca's story is an example of which multicultural skill?

A) Speaking up for others
B) Speaking up for oneself
C) Self-awareness
D) An attitude of discovery

Question 69

Besides being an ally and speaking up for others, multicultural competence also involves

A) speaking up for oneself.
B) keeping quiet and avoiding conflicts.
C) knowing how to pick one's battles.
D) Both a and c

Question 70

Maria is one of Dr. Johnson's clients. She has very different cultural values from Dr. Johnson. Although Dr. Johnson is a very skillful therapist, he does not have enough knowledge about Maria's cultural values. What should Dr. Johnson do?

A) Use stereotypes as a guideline to diagnose Maria.
B) Refuse to treat Maria.
C) Accept that he does not have enough knowledge and ask questions.
D) Continue to treat Maria based on his ethnocentric approach.

Question 71

Which of these does not help you become more multiculturally competent?

A) Local museums
B) Asking questions
C) Believing everyone is the same
D) Travel

Question 72

The two most important skills needed to increase your level of multicultural competence are

A) discovery and courage.
B) denial and distance.
C) racism and discrimination.
D) sanity and safety.

Question 73

__________________ means moving forward even when you feel frightened or uncomfortable.

A) Courage
B) Discovery
C) Skill
D) Competence

Question 74

The typical response when in a situation where you are different is to feel

A) happy.
B) uncomfortable.
C) excited.
D) depressed.

Question 75

Putnam's (2007) research showed that as communities become more diverse people become

A) more connected to one another.
B) more trusting of one another.
C) more cooperative.
D) more isolated from one another.

Question 76

Putnam (2007) found that as community diversity increases, so does

A) cooperation.
B) pro-social behavior.
C) mistrust.
D) out-group interaction.

Question 77

According to Putnam (2007), obstacles to cooperation between diverse groups can be overcome by creating

A) self-awareness.
B) shared social identities.
C) multicultural competence.
D) opportunities for discovery.

Question 78

According to Putnam (2007), bringing diverse groups together at churches, schools, community centers, and athletic fields are methods for creating

A) culture-specific interventions.
B) intergroup mistrust.
C) shared social identities.
D) barriers to help-seeking.

Question 79

______________ means genuinely understanding another person's perspective or experience.

A) Self-awareness
B) Critical consciousness
C) Ally
D) Empathy

Question 80

What does it mean to "walk a mile in someone's shoes"?

A) To have empathy
B) To be an ally
C) To develop self-awareness
D) To do social justice work