Deck 15: Counseling American Indiansnative Americans and Alaska Natives

Question 1

Approximately what percentage of American Indian children were being placed by state courts and child welfare workers into non-Indian homes prior to the enactment of the Indian Child Welfare Act?

A) under 30 percent
B) over 50 percent
C) over 90 percent
D) under 50 percent

Answer 1

C

Question 2

According to the Bureau of Indian Affairs, since American Indian/Alaska Natives comprise such a small percentage of the U. S. population, they are relatively "invisible" and thus susceptible to stereotypes. This is a reason that people are opposed to the use of Indian-themed mascots and logos.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

The high incidence of suicide among American Indians is thought to be the result of ______ ________, _________, __________, and __________ ___________.

Answer 3

alcohol abuse; poverty; boredom; family stress

Question 4

Describe some of the cultural and spiritual values among American Indians/Native Americans. Why might some of these issues be important in the counseling relationship?

Question 5

In terms of time orientation, American Indians and Alaskan Natives are much more oriented toward

A) the future
B) the present
C) the past
D) time does not exist

Question 6

Statistics indicate that American Indian women suffer a higher rate of domestic violence as compared to other ethnicities.

Question 7

American Indians/Alaska Natives are a heterogeneous group composed of approximately 159 distinct tribes, some consisting of only four to five members.

Question 8

Describe a typical "Indian family. "

Question 9

Which is NOT an acculturation orientation?

A) marginal
B) pantraditional
C) pannational
D) bicultural

Question 10

The __________ person is conversant with both sets of values and communicates in a variety of contexts.

Question 11

More American Indians are high school graduates that the general U. S. population (96% versus 72%) .

Question 12

Describe why it is important when working with Indians and Native Americans to consider the historical sociopolitical relationships. Give an example of a past practice that may still be a factor in working with this population.

Question 13

In general, how is honor and respect gained among American Indians?

A) sharing
B) educational achievement
C) material wealth
D) None of the choices is correct.

Question 14

___________ ____ ________________ is likely to guide selection of therapeutic interventions.

Question 15

You are a counselor in private practice and are working with a 42-year-old Native American woman going through a life transition. In your initial intake, she reports living with her White, American husband and 8-year-old daughter in your city. As such, you do not assess the importance of tribal affiliation. This is the correct action to take because she does not live on a reservation.

Question 16

In American Indian culture, children having direct eye contact with an elder would probably be seen as a sign of

A) anger
B) disrespect
C) agreement
D) resentment

Question 17

_______________ _____________ is one of the greatest problems faced by American Indian/Alaska Native populations.

Question 18

The American Indian and Alaska Native population was ____ in 2015 representing ____ of the total U. S. population.

A) 10 million; 15 percent
B) 5. 4 million; 2 percent
C) 3. 8 million; 5 percent
D) 28 million; 22 percent

Question 19

Factors such as conflict over exposure to two different cultures may result in failure to develop a positive self-image or strong ethnic identity for Native American adolescents.

Question 20

The reason so many American Indian/Alaska Native populations endured extermination and assimilation efforts was

A) spirituality and respect for the land
B) respect for traditional values and extended family networks
C) allegiance to the family, community, and tribe and respect for elders
D) All of the choices are correct.

Question 21

When do American Indian children appear to do well in their formal education?

A) the first few years
B) high school years
C) middle school years
D) never

Question 22

What constitutes an Indian?

Question 23

How do the educational practices of many Indian and Native American youth contribute to current trends seen in the population?