Deck 19: Counseling Arab Americans and Muslim Americans

Question 1

Arabs are individuals who

A) originate from countries in the Middle East
B) originate from countries in North Africa
C) have primary the language of Arabic
D) None of the choices is correct.
E) All of the choices are correct.

Answer 1

E

Question 2

Over one-third of Muslim Americans were born in the United States, and over 80 percent of Muslim immigrants are citizens of the United States.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

In traditionally oriented Arab families, the _______ _____ is trained to become the head of the extended family.

Answer 3

oldest son

Question 4

What is Ramadan, and what typically happens during this season?

Question 5

Arabs include individuals who come from approximately how many countries?

A) 5
B) 10
C) 20
D) 40

Question 6

For Arab Americans, treatment for personal problems may be considered ___________ and disclosed to only close family or friends.

Question 7

To which of the following countries or regions of the world can Arab Americans trace their ancestry?

A) Lebanon
B) Jordan
C) Palestine
D) Iraq
E) Syria
F) Egypt
G) Asia
H) Europe
I) Africa
J) All of the choices are correct.

Question 8

Which of the following is true of Islam?

A) Islam is one of the fastest growing religions in the United States.
B) All Arabs are by definition Muslim (majority but not all) .
C) Shiites make up about 90 percent of Muslims
D) Almsgiving is considered a sign of unspiritual concern with worldly problems (sign of devotion) .

Question 9

Approximately one-quarter of Arab Americans are Muslim.

Question 10

__________ and __________ supports can be protective factors in dealing with prejudice and discrimination from the larger society.

Question 11

Which of the following may be problematic for traditionally oriented Arab Americans?

A) girls being advised by older females
B) emphasis on hospitality to guests
C) opposite-sex discussions with people other than family members
D) father's aloofness

Question 12

All of the following are recommended practices for working with Arab American clients EXCEPT

A) Be aware of your own attitudes about Arab Americans and Muslims.
B) Always disclose things about yourself that show you are vulnerable.
C) Be ready to help those who have been discriminated against in seeking legal recourse.
D) With traditional families, try addressing the husband or male first.

Question 13

In comparison with the U. S. population as a whole, Arab Americans are more likely to be single, female, older, and less educated.

Question 14

In most Arab and Muslim families, women are treated with ___________ and _____________.

Question 15

Describe how Arabs are often portrayed in the media. What do you think perpetuates this stereotype?

Question 16

Between September 11, 2001, and October 11, 2002, more than ______ cases of employment discrimination occurred against Arab Americans.

Question 17

Results from a recent poll indicated that _______ percent of Americans believe that Muslims are too extreme in their beliefs and _____ percent believe they are sympathetic to the Al Qaeda terrorist group.

Question 18

________-________ counselor pairing may be problematic with Arab or Muslim clients.

Question 19

What spiritual interventions might be explored with Arab Muslim clients to reduce stress?

Question 20

The two main branches of Islam are ______________ and ______________, with 90 percent from the former sect and 10 percent from the latter sect.