Deck 2: Understanding and Appreciating Difference

Question 1

Prejudice may be defined as a negative attitude based on a faulty generalization.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Match the letter with its position in the alphabet
-1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Match the letter with its position in the alphabet
-1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Match the letter with its position in the alphabet
-1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4

Question 5

Match the letter with its position in the alphabet
-1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4

Question 6

Stereotype vulnerability

A) First described by Wrenn with respect to counselors
B) Comes from the Latin word meaning judgment
C) An individual strives to do well knowing that others of similar background have struggled in a particular area
D) A practice that supported the sterilization of prisoners and persons on welfare

Question 7

The "culturally encapsulated counselor" described by Wrenn refers to counselors who believe in all of the following, with the EXCEPTION of ___:

A) Treating all their clients equally
B) Not stressing a client's background because color makes no difference to the counselor
C) Has little awareness that cultural differences might be important in the counseling relationship
D) Is the first to acknowledge racial differences

Question 8

In order to become culturally competent, a counselor-in-training considers the world view of the client, the values of the client, and all of the following EXCEPT____.

A) Acknowledges his/her own circumstances of privilege and power
B) Examines his/her own values, biases, worldview, and assumptions
C) Engages in a process of unlearning racism
D) Attributes all the client's problems to his/her cultural background

Question 9

In treating victims of discrimination, counselors would do well to follow these recommendations. The least appropriate recommendation is ____.

A) Listen to and support victim's feelings of disempowerment
B) Persuade client of the limitations that feeling sorry for him/herself can bring
C) Allow the client the opportunity to safely express his or her anger
D) Provide information that the client may need in terms of systems and how they work

Question 10

In general, clients who experienced discrimination may exhibit certain characteristics EXCEPT ____

A) Feelings of helplessness
B) Anger
C) Loss of control
D) Sense of urgency in reporting

Question 11

Examples of cultural racism include sexism, ageism, and heterosexism.

Question 12

A person who has incorporated negative stereotypes about him or herself may be more likely to exhibit all of the following EXCEPT ____.

A) Believe that "whiteness" should be embraced
B) Internalized oppression
C) High self-esteem

Question 13

Biologically speaking, racial groups clearly have distinctive traits and abilities.

Question 14

"Race" is considered to be a legitimate scientific concept, especially because there are many homogeneous populations in the world.

Question 15

Match each term with the best definition
-Stereotypes

A) Sometimes can be psychologically useful
B) To believe that one group is inherently superior to another group
C) To accept the negative images that others portray about your culture
D) Recognizes the legitimacy of different viewpoints
E) A counseling center that offers no evening hours or no sliding fee scale for people who work

Question 16

Match each term with the best definition
-Racism

A) Sometimes can be psychologically useful
B) To believe that one group is inherently superior to another group
C) To accept the negative images that others portray about your culture
D) Recognizes the legitimacy of different viewpoints
E) A counseling center that offers no evening hours or no sliding fee scale for people who work

Question 17

Match each term with the best definition
-Internalized racism

A) Sometimes can be psychologically useful
B) To believe that one group is inherently superior to another group
C) To accept the negative images that others portray about your culture
D) Recognizes the legitimacy of different viewpoints
E) A counseling center that offers no evening hours or no sliding fee scale for people who work

Question 18

Match each term with the best definition
-Culturally - skilled counselors

A) Sometimes can be psychologically useful
B) To believe that one group is inherently superior to another group
C) To accept the negative images that others portray about your culture
D) Recognizes the legitimacy of different viewpoints
E) A counseling center that offers no evening hours or no sliding fee scale for people who work

Question 19

Match each term with the best definition
-Institutionalized racism

A) Sometimes can be psychologically useful
B) To believe that one group is inherently superior to another group
C) To accept the negative images that others portray about your culture
D) Recognizes the legitimacy of different viewpoints
E) A counseling center that offers no evening hours or no sliding fee scale for people who work