Deck 13: Culturally Responsive Strengths-Based Therapy for White Americans of European Ancestry

Question 1

Approximately how many White American ethnic groups are there in the United States?

A) 30+
B) 50+
C) 75+
D) 100+

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true regarding the socioeconomic status of White Americans?

A) They have the highest median income out of all the racial and ethnic groups.
B) They have the lowest median income out of all the racial and ethnic groups.
C) They have a lower median income than Asian Americans.
D) They have a lower median income than individuals who identify as Jewish.

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Puritan culture evolved into a broader English American culture. What common value in the United States today can be traced back to the Puritans?

A) religiosity
B) freedom
C) collectivism
D) individualism

Answer 3

D

Question 4

What does WASP stand for?

A) White Affluent Social Puritan
B) White Anglo-Saxon Protestant
C) White Assimilated Social Puritan
D) White Anglo-Saxon Puritan

Question 5

English Americans tend to identify problems as those that disrupt their ______.

A) relationships
B) work
C) autonomous functioning
D) freedom

Question 6

According to the textbook, what are two of Italian Americans' greatest cultural strengths?

A) family and collectivistic views
B) food and contributions to entertainment
C) language and community
D) family and wide range of language and emotions

Question 7

Tikkun olam is a Jewish value that refers to ______.

A) acts of kindness to repair the world
B) demonstration of strength to uphold Jewish tradition
C) giving to charities and those who are less fortunate
D) abiding by family values

Question 8

Whose White identity model consists of lack of social consciousness, acceptance, resistance, redefinition, and internalization?

A) Hardiman
B) Smith
C) Helms
D) Ponterotto

Question 9

Which of the following would be most appropriate to implement in counseling with a White American?

A) emphasize the importance of autonomy, self-sufficiency, and hard work
B) assess what is problematic for the client and individualize treatment
C) focus on verbalization of feelings
D) address White privilege

Question 10

White Americans make up about two thirds of the U.S. population.

Question 11

Ethnicity only applies to people of color.

Question 12

To identify as Jewish, one must practice Judaism.

Question 13

Much of what is considered "normal development" and theories of counseling reflects the culture of the American majority.

Question 14

How does ethnic group saliency relevant for both minority and majority groups?

Question 15

Describe the White American worldview.

Question 16

What is White privilege and how does White Privilege impact a person's vision?