Question 1

One reason for leaders' attending to cultural and diversity issues and concerns is that it will:&#10;A) reduce racism among group members&#10;B) allow for more accurate diagnoses&#10;C) increase contextual understanding of members&#10;D) promote self-development and self-confidence

Accepted Answer

Leaders who attend to cultural and diversity issues and concerns will increase their contextual understanding of group members. This means they will have a better understanding of the cultural backgrounds, values, and beliefs of each individual, which will allow them to relate to and communicate with members more effectively. This will also help to create an inclusive and welcoming environment that values diversity and promotes a sense of belonging for all members.

Question 2

A group member's culture could affect:&#10;A) the extent of his/her emotional expression&#10;B) the member's resistance&#10;C) perception of the group leader&#10;D) all of these

Accepted Answer

A group member's culture could affect all of these factors. Cultural backgrounds can shape a person's emotional expressiveness, level of resistance to change, and perception of authority figures like the group leader. For example, in some cultures, it may be considered disrespectful to be openly emotional or challenge authority figures, which could impact group dynamics.

Question 3

Multiple identities refers to:&#10;A) the various roles members assume in their lives&#10;B) the various roles members assume in the group&#10;C) member's numerous cultural/diversity characteristics&#10;D) none of these

Accepted Answer

Multiple identities refer to a person's numerous cultural or diversity characteristics, encompassing aspects such as ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, social class, and more, rather than just the roles they assume in their lives or in groups.

Question 4

Gaining cultural and diversity competence is best accomplished by:&#10;A) taking classes&#10;B) reading the literature&#10;C) seeking consultation&#10;D) all of these

Accepted Answer

Gaining cultural and diversity competence is best accomplished by a combination of taking classes, reading the literature, and seeking consultation. Classes can provide formal education and training on the topic, while reading the literature can help broaden one's understanding of diverse perspectives and experiences. Seeking consultation from experts or individuals from different cultural backgrounds can provide firsthand insights and experiences that cannot be gained from books or classes alone. Therefore, all of these options should be used together to gain the most comprehensive cultural and diversity competence.

Question 5

Becoming culturally sensitive is:&#10;A) both an intellectual and an emotional process&#10;B) attending to culturally different group members and highlighting their differences&#10;C) increasing one's ability to immediately identify cultural differences&#10;D) best accomplished by an emphasis on gaining information about other cultures

Accepted Answer

Becoming culturally sensitive involves both an intellectual (gaining knowledge) and an emotional (developing empathy and respect for other cultures) process. In addition, it involves being aware of cultural differences and how they may impact communication and relationships. It is not just about highlighting differences or immediately identifying them, but rather about understanding and respecting them.

Question 6

Cultural sensitivity would NOT include awareness of:&#10;A) personal values, attitudes, and the like&#10;B) personal unresolved unfinished business&#10;C) internal states and reactions to differences&#10;D) cultural and diversity assumptions

Accepted Answer

Personal unresolved unfinished business may impact an individual's ability to be culturally sensitive, but it is not a direct component of cultural sensitivity itself. The other options (A, C, and D) are all important aspects of cultural sensitivity.

Question 7

Narcissistic injury is defined as:&#10;A) puncturing an inflated ego&#10;B) protesting a micro-aggression&#10;C) a wound to the essential self&#10;D) none of these

Accepted Answer

Narcissistic injury refers to damage to an individual's self-esteem or self-worth, often due to criticism or perceived failure, affecting their essential self.

Question 8

The three types of micro-aggressions are:&#10;A) insult, invalidation, and assault&#10;B) invalidation, injury, and attack&#10;C) insult, demeaning, and devaluing&#10;D) insult, invalidation, and assertiveness

Accepted Answer

Micro-aggressions are subtle, often unintentional, forms of prejudice or discrimination. The three types are insult, invalidation, and assault, which encompass a range of behaviors from verbal insults to actions that invalidate someone's experiences or identity, to more aggressive forms of disrespect or undermining.

Question 9

Cultural sensitivity includes knowing child-rearing practices for the members' cultures.

Accepted Answer

Cultural sensitivity involves understanding, respecting, and appreciating different cultural backgrounds and practices. Knowing child-rearing practices for members' cultures is an essential aspect of being culturally sensitive. It enables educators to develop positive relationships with children, their families, and communities.

Question 10

Understanding racial/ethnic characteristics permits a leader to respond appropriately to those group members.

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Question 11

Members' language and politics are not important information for group leaders.

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Question 12

Multiple identities include societal role expectations.

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Question 13

Micro-aggressions can result in narcissism.

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Question 14

Strategies to prevent micro-aggressions in the group include highlighting the unique differences of various group members.

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Question 15

Culture is unlikely to have a role in group members' decision making.

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Deck 8: Culture and Diversity Issues and Concerns