Question 1

_____________________ is effectiveness working with people who are different from you.
A) Multicultural psychology
B) Multicultural competence
C) Multicultural awareness
D) Cultural sensitivity

Accepted Answer

Multicultural competence refers to the ability to effectively and respectfully work within various cultural contexts, which includes working with people who have different backgrounds, beliefs, and behaviors from one's own.

Question 2

Multicultural competence means
A) effectiveness in working with people who are different from you.
B) staying in situations that are familiar to you because it feels more comfortable.
C) going to live in a different culture.
D) believing that your culture is the norm.

Accepted Answer

Multicultural competence refers to the ability to effectively interact, work, or engage with individuals from different cultural backgrounds, which involves understanding, respecting, and valuing cultural differences.

Question 3

The multicultural competencies were originally developed for
A) government officials.
B) professional counselors and therapists.
C) corporate executives.
D) college and university students.

Accepted Answer

The multicultural competencies were originally developed for professional counselors and therapists to ensure they provide culturally sensitive and appropriate services to clients from diverse backgrounds.

Question 4

The term _______________ refers to the fact that the world is getting smaller and smaller every day because of increased mobility and technology.
A) global warming
B) diversification
C) world wide web
D) global village

Accepted Answer

The term "global village" refers to the concept of the world being interconnected through technology and communication, making it seem smaller and more accessible.

Question 5

There are _______ general areas of multicultural competence.
A) three
B) four
C) five
D) eight

Accepted Answer

The answer of There are _______ general areas of multicultural...

Question 6

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding multicultural competence?
A) It only applies to professional counselors and therapists.
B) It is essential for getting along in our diverse and global society.
C) It is an outdated idea from the 1960s.
D) It overemphasizes the differences between groups and causes more conflict and division in society.

Accepted Answer

Multicultural competence is crucial for navigating and thriving within our increasingly diverse and interconnected global society. It applies not only to professionals like counselors and therapists but to virtually everyone, helping to foster understanding, respect, and effective communication across different cultural backgrounds.

Question 7

All of the following are areas of multicultural competence for professional psychologists except
A) awareness of own cultural values and biases.
B) understanding the client's worldview.
C) reinforcing personal values.
D) developing culturally appropriate intervention strategies and techniques.

Accepted Answer

Reinforcing personal values is not considered an area of multicultural competence for professional psychologists. Multicultural competence involves understanding and respecting the client's cultural background, not imposing one's own values on the client.

Question 8

Each area of multicultural competence includes
A) attitudes and beliefs, knowledge, skills, and action.
B) cognition, behavior, and affect.
C) cultural encapsulation.
D) racism, discrimination, and prejudice.

Accepted Answer

Multicultural competence encompasses attitudes and beliefs, knowledge, skills, and action, which are essential for effectively interacting with and serving diverse populations.

Question 9

Of the three areas of multicultural competence, learning another language falls into which category?
A) Awareness of your own cultural attitudes
B) Understanding other cultures
C) Culturally appropriate interpersonal skills
D) Awareness of your own biases and prejudices

Accepted Answer

The answer of Of the three areas of multicultural competence,...

Question 10

Being able to admit when you don't know something is part of which area of multicultural competence?
A) Understanding other cultures
B) Understanding your own culture
C) Basic knowledge of other cultures
D) Culturally appropriate interpersonal skills

Accepted Answer

Admitting when you don't know something is a part of culturally appropriate interpersonal skills, as it involves being open and honest in interactions, which is crucial for effective communication and relationship-building across cultures.

Question 11

Jenna took her grandmother to lunch so she could interview her about their family history. What area of multicultural competence is Jenna working on?
A) Reducing racism and prejudice
B) Understanding other worldviews
C) Understanding her own culture
D) Culturally appropriate interpersonal skills

Accepted Answer

Jenna is working on understanding her own culture by interviewing her grandmother about their family history, which helps her gain insights into her cultural background and heritage.

Question 12

After taking a multicultural psychology class, Glenn decides to spend a semester abroad so he can experience another culture first-hand. What area of multicultural competence is Glenn working on?
A) Understanding other worldviews
B) Understanding his own culture
C) Denial
D) Culturally appropriate interpersonal skills

Accepted Answer

Glenn is working on understanding other worldviews by immersing himself in another culture, which helps him gain a broader perspective and deeper understanding of cultural diversity.

Question 13

Becoming more aware of your own racist attitudes and beliefs is part of which area of multicultural competence?
A) Awareness of own culture
B) Awareness of other worldviews
C) Culturally appropriate interpersonal skills
D) Similarity

Accepted Answer

Awareness of one's own racist attitudes and beliefs is part of becoming aware of one's own culture, biases, and perspectives, which is essential for developing multicultural competence. This involves recognizing and understanding one's own cultural background, prejudices, and how they influence perceptions and interactions with others from different cultures.

Question 14

Learning specific facts about another cultural group, such as its history and core cultural values, is part of which area of multicultural competence?
A) Defensive
B) Culturally appropriate interpersonal skills
C) Understanding other worldviews
D) Understanding your own culture

Accepted Answer

Understanding other worldviews involves learning specific facts about another cultural group, including its history and core cultural values. This knowledge helps in appreciating and respecting differences among cultures.

Question 15

Which of the following illustrates understanding other worldviews?
A) Doing a research paper on your own culture
B) Doing a research paper on a culture different from yours
C) Traveling to the country your grandparents came from
D) Attending a cultural festival from your own group

Accepted Answer

Doing a research paper on a culture different from yours illustrates understanding other worldviews by engaging with and learning about perspectives and practices distinct from one's own.

Question 16

Our natural human response to a situation that is unfamiliar is to
A) interpret it as a potential threat.
B) feel comfortable and safe.
C) feel a sense of curiosity and want to learn more about it.
D) evaluate it as a source of strength and support.

Accepted Answer

Humans have evolved to interpret unfamiliar situations as potential threats as a survival mechanism, prompting caution and alertness.

Question 17

Most people are familiar with the "fight or flight" response. What other two responses did Bracha et al. (2004) describe?
A) feel and free
B) fantasize and familiarize
C) freeze and fright
D) freeze and flee

Accepted Answer

Bracha et al. (2004) described two additional responses to threat: "freeze" and "fright," expanding the traditional "fight or flight" model to include these reactions as instinctive responses to danger.

Question 18

According to Bracha et al. (2004), our first natural response in a potentially threatening situation is to
A) freeze
B) flee
C) fight
D) fright

Accepted Answer

Bracha et al. (2004) suggest that the first natural response to a potentially threatening situation is to freeze. This response is part of the 'freeze, flight, fight' survival mechanism, where freezing is an initial assessment or shock reaction before deciding to flee or fight.

Question 19

The first response in a potentially threatening situation may be to ____________, or to stop and evaluate the situation.
A) fright
B) flee
C) freeze
D) fight

Accepted Answer

The first response in a potentially threatening situation may often be to "freeze," or to stop and evaluate the situation, as part of the "fight, flight, or freeze" response mechanism in humans and animals.

Question 20

According to Bracha et al. (2004), what is the sequence of responses in a potentially threatening situation?
A) Fight, flee, or freeze
B) Fight or flight
C) Fright, fight, flee, or freeze
D) Freeze, flee, fight, or flight

Accepted Answer

Bracha et al. (2004) proposed the sequence of responses in a potentially threatening situation as "freeze, flee, fight, or flight," suggesting that freezing is often the initial response before deciding to flee or fight.

Quiz 10: Where Do We Go From Here

_____________________ is effectiveness working with people who are different from you.

Multicultural competence means

The multicultural competencies were originally developed for

The term _______________ refers to the fact that the world is getting smaller and smaller every day because of increased mobility and technology.

There are _______ general areas of multicultural competence.

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding multicultural competence?

All of the following are areas of multicultural competence for professional psychologists except

Each area of multicultural competence includes

Of the three areas of multicultural competence, learning another language falls into which category?

Being able to admit when you don't know something is part of which area of multicultural competence?

Jenna took her grandmother to lunch so she could interview her about their family history. What area of multicultural competence is Jenna working on?

After taking a multicultural psychology class, Glenn decides to spend a semester abroad so he can experience another culture first-hand. What area of multicultural competence is Glenn working on?

Becoming more aware of your own racist attitudes and beliefs is part of which area of multicultural competence?

Learning specific facts about another cultural group, such as its history and core cultural values, is part of which area of multicultural competence?

Which of the following illustrates understanding other worldviews?

Our natural human response to a situation that is unfamiliar is to

Most people are familiar with the "fight or flight" response. What other two responses did Bracha et al. (2004) describe?

According to Bracha et al. (2004) , our first natural response in a potentially threatening situation is to

The first response in a potentially threatening situation may be to ____________, or to stop and evaluate the situation.

According to Bracha et al. (2004) , what is the sequence of responses in a potentially threatening situation?