Question 1

All Latinx people speak Spanish.

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Not all Latinx people speak Spanish as Latinx is a cultural and ethnic identity that includes people from various backgrounds, some of whom may speak Portuguese, English, or indigenous languages instead.

Question 2

The term Black as used by the US Federal Government includes African Americans and other subgroups such as people of the Caribbean who can trace their ancestry to the African diaspora.

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The US Federal Government's definition of "Black" includes individuals with origins in any of the Black racial groups of Africa, which encompasses African Americans and other subgroups like Caribbean people with African ancestry.

Question 3

Individualistic societies feel the individual's take precedent over community needs.

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In individualistic societies, personal goals and individual rights are prioritized over group goals and communal responsibilities.

Question 4

Although most Native Americans reside in cities, most Native American-specific social and health services are located on tribal lands.

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Many Native American-specific social and health services are historically and primarily located on tribal lands, despite the fact that a significant portion of Native Americans now live in urban areas.

Question 5

The United States mostly has a/an:

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The United States is known for its individualist orientation, emphasizing personal freedom and individual rights.

Question 6

Cultural norms are

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Cultural norms are the shared values and beliefs that influence the attitudes and behaviors of members within a cultural group. They are not activities every person does, nor are they biologically determined or required for every culture.

Question 7

Mestizaje is the mixing of:

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Mestizaje refers to the cultural and genetic mixing primarily between the indigenous peoples of the Americas and Europeans, particularly Spaniards, as well as Africans brought to the Americas during the colonial period.

Question 8

How can social workers become more competent in their work with lesbian and gay clients?

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Social workers can become more competent by incorporating the experiences of gay men and lesbians into their protocols, which helps them understand and address the unique challenges faced by these clients.

Question 9

Which perspective would be the most beneficial in working with refuges and recent immigrants?

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The person-in-environment perspective considers the individual in the context of their environment, which is important for understanding the challenges and needs of refugees and recent immigrants.

Question 10

When talking to a social worker, which word Latinx clients might not easily use?

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Question 11

In the Latinx community, familismo is:

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Familismo encompasses all these aspects: it is a core value in the Latinx community that emphasizes strong family ties, both nuclear and extended, and includes obligations to provide support to family members.

Question 12

Asian Americans sometimes are described as:

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Asian Americans are often described as possessing great emotional self-control and restraint, and retaining a strong connection to traditional norms and values.

Question 13

What are the three components for effective culturally competent practice?

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Question 14

What are the differences between individualism and collectivism in the United States?

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Question 15

The social and emotional challenges experienced by Native American clients are often associated to their unresolved grief and historical trauma. Provide some examples of this

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Question 16

What is a culturally grounded approach to social work practice with African Americans?

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Question 17

Explain why not all cultural values and practices are good.

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Question 18

According to Kim, Atkinson, and Yang, (1999 ) there are six cultural values that to some degree, Asian American subgroups share. What are they?

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Question 19

Why is it important for social workers to have culturally specific expertise?

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Quiz 11: Cultural Norms and Social Work Practice