Question 1

Many immigrants are from collectivistic orientation.

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Many immigrants come from cultures that emphasize collectivism, where the needs and goals of the group are prioritized over individual desires. This is in contrast to individualistic orientations more common in Western societies.

Question 2

The approximate number of the foreign-born population including undocumented immigrants living in the United States is

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The foreign-born population in the United States, including undocumented immigrants, is over 41 million. This figure includes legal permanent residents, temporary migrants (such as students), humanitarian migrants, and unauthorized immigrants.

Question 3

Of the approximately 41. 3 million of the foreign-born population currently living in the United States, how many are considered unauthorized immigrants?

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The most widely accepted estimate for the number of unauthorized immigrants living in the United States is approximately 11 million. This figure has been reported by various research organizations and government agencies, reflecting a consensus among experts despite the challenges in making precise counts.

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT true of immigrants to the United States?

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Asians, as a group, tend to be among the most educated immigrants in the United States, contrary to the statement that they are the least educated. Data and studies have shown that Asian immigrants often have high levels of educational attainment compared to other immigrant groups.

Question 5

Name some of the main reasons refugees flee their countries.

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Question 6

Since September 11, 2001, the admission of refugees to the United States has:

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Since September 11, 2001, the admission of refugees to the United States has declined due to increased security measures and policy changes.

Question 7

________________ _______________ may lead counselors to misdiagnose refugee children's ________________ behavior.

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Question 8

Describe some of the concerns refugee children may experience related to pre-migration events.

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Question 9

Any alien present in the United States or arriving at a port of entry may seek asylum.

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Under U.S. law, any alien who is physically present in the United States or who arrives in the United States, irrespective of their status, may apply for asylum in accordance with the Immigration and Nationality Act, provided they meet the definition of a refugee and do not fall under specific bars to asylum.

Question 10

Some of the traumas that refugees may have been exposed to include

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Refugees often flee their countries due to war, persecution, or violence, exposing them to various traumas such as witnessing war-related violence, personal injury, sexual assault, and living in constant fear for their own lives or those of their family members.

Question 11

Are immigrants more or less likely to be dangerous or a drain on society?

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Question 12

Which of the following may be a concern for refugees adapting to a new culture and country?

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Refugees face a multitude of challenges when adapting to a new culture and country. These include losing their cultural identity as they try to assimilate into a new society (A), the academic and social adjustment of their children in unfamiliar educational systems (B), taking on inflexible, low-wage jobs that limit their ability to be involved in their children's lives and adapt to their new environment (C), and navigating new social, economic, and political systems that are often vastly different from those in their home country (D).

Question 13

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

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Refugees often face significant challenges upon resettlement, including trauma from their experiences. However, many are able to make a healthy transition to life in the United States with the right support and resources. This resilience is notable despite the hardships they may have faced.

Question 14

The somatic view of psychological disorders is that

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The somatic view of psychological disorders posits that mental disorders originate from physical or biological issues, such as chemical imbalances or brain abnormalities, rather than spiritual or purely emotional problems.

Question 15

Which are the barriers to accessing health care services for immigrants?

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All the options listed are recognized barriers to accessing health care services for immigrants. Communication difficulties due to language differences can prevent understanding between healthcare providers and patients. Lack of knowledge about how to navigate the healthcare system in a new country can lead to underutilization of available services. Cultural factors, including differing beliefs about health and healthcare, can hinder the acceptance or seeking out of medical help. Lastly, lack of resources, which can include financial constraints or lack of insurance, significantly limits access to healthcare services.

Question 16

Discuss the four best practices for utilizing interpreters with immigrants and refugees.

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Question 17

Due to the importance of extended families, immigrant children and adolescents who attend school take longer to acculturate due to the absence of significant family members they left in their countries of origin.

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Immigrant children and adolescents can acculturate at various rates regardless of family structure, and the presence of extended family members in their lives can actually provide additional support and resources that might facilitate rather than hinder their acculturation process.

Question 18

___________________ is the emotion associated with surviving atrocities in their country of origin and the necessity of leaving other family members behind.

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Question 19

Describe what may occur when utilizing interpreters who have had similar experiences as the clients they are interpreting for.

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Question 20

Polls in 2018 show that percent of Americans believe DACA, or dreamers, should be able to stay in the United States legally.

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Quiz 20: Counseling Immigrants and Refugees