Question 1

A(n) ______ is a person outside one's country of nationality who is unable or unwilling to return to their country because of persecution or well-founded fear of persecution.

Accepted Answer

A refugee is a person who flees their country due to persecution, war, violence or other factors that put their life at risk. They are granted international protection because of a well-founded fear of persecution in their country of origin.

Question 2

A(n) ______ is a person who meets the definition of refugee and is already present in the United States or seeking admission at a port of entry.

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A person who meets the definition of refugee and is already present in the United States or seeking admission at a port of entry is referred to as an asylee. A migrant may refer to any person who moves from one place to another for various reasons, including economic opportunities. Nationalist refers to a person who strongly identifies with their own nation and promotes its interests. Alien refers to any person who is not a citizen or national of the country they are present in.

Question 3

What is the difference between immigrants and refugees?

Accepted Answer

Immigrants choose to move to a new country for various reasons, such as better opportunities, joining family or love, or seeking a new adventure. On the other hand, refugees are forced to leave their home country due to persecution, war, or other life-threatening conditions. The United Nations defines a refugee as someone who flees their country due to a well-founded fear of being persecuted for reasons of race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group. Therefore, the main distinction between immigrants and refugees is the reason for their relocation - immigrants do so by choice, while refugees have no choice.

Question 4

What mental health disorder is important to assess, given immigrants and refugees' possible chronic exposure to stress?

Accepted Answer

Given immigrants and refugees' possible chronic exposure to stress, it is important to assess for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), as they may have experienced traumatic events in their country of origin or during their migration journey. PTSD can have significant impacts on an individual's mental health, daily functioning, and overall well-being. It is important to identify and address PTSD symptoms in order to provide appropriate support and interventions.

Question 5

All of the following are types of forced migration except ______.

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Question 6

Which of the following is not one of the stages of the migration process?

Accepted Answer

The three stages of the migration process are premigration, migration, and postmigration. "Post-citizenship" is not one of the stages of migration.

Question 7

Cultural bereavement is likely to be reduced if the immigrant or refugee ______.

Accepted Answer

Maintaining ties to the culture of origin can help reduce cultural bereavement by allowing the immigrant or refugee to maintain a sense of connection to their roots and heritage, even while adapting to the new culture. Slowly assimilating, having strong social networks, and quickly assimilating may all have varying effects on cultural bereavement, but maintaining ties to the culture of origin is the most effective answer.

Question 8

Stress during what part of the migration process could have far-reaching health effects?

Accepted Answer

Stress during the postmigration phase can have far-reaching health effects because it can lead to chronic health conditions such as heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.

Question 9

What is the Triple Trauma Paradigm?

Accepted Answer

The Triple Trauma Paradigm refers to the three phases of traumatic stress (pre-flight, flight, and post-flight) that apply specifically to torture survivors who have experienced physical, psychological, and emotional trauma. It is often used in mental health treatment for refugees and immigrants who have experienced torture.

Question 10

What skill is particularly important for counselors who work with refugees and immigrants?

Accepted Answer

Cultural humility is crucial for counselors working with refugees and immigrants because they must understand and respect the cultural differences and experiences of their clients. It involves being open-minded, self-reflective, and willing to learn from clients about their unique perspectives and needs. While empathy, knowledge of trauma and citizenship, and trustworthiness are all important qualities for counselors, cultural humility is particularly critical when working with diverse populations.

Question 11

______ is when a mental health practitioner begins to feel the effects of being exposed to trauma indirectly through others.

Accepted Answer

Secondary trauma, also known as vicarious trauma or compassion fatigue, refers to the negative psychological and emotional reactions that can result from working with individuals who have experienced trauma. This can include symptoms such as burnout, anxiety, depression, and decreased empathy. Primary trauma refers to experiencing trauma firsthand, cultural burden is a term not typically used in the context of mental health, and emotional toll is a general term that could refer to any emotional consequences of a particular experience, not specifically related to trauma exposure.

Question 12

The term 'illegal immigrant' is a legal term meaning that a person moved from their country of origin to another country and did not go through the established immigration procedures.

Accepted Answer

The term 'illegal immigrant' is not a legal term; it is a colloquial term used to describe someone who enters or resides in a country without legal authorization. Legal terminology often uses terms like "undocumented immigrant" or "unauthorized immigrant."

Question 13

Immigrants are disproportionately represented in both high-skilled and lower-skilled jobs.

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that immigrants are more likely to hold high-skilled jobs (such as doctors, engineers, and scientists) than their native-born counterparts, but they are also overrepresented in lower-skilled jobs (such as agriculture, construction, and hospitality).

Question 14

Compared to other marginalized groups, undocumented immigrants are rarely targets of physical and emotional harassment or prejudiced practices.

Accepted Answer

Undocumented immigrants are often targeted for physical and emotional harassment, as well as prejudiced practices such as employment discrimination, lack of access to healthcare and education, and deportation.

Question 15

Cultural humility denotes a willingness to accurately assess oneself, assess one's limitations, and acknowledges that it is impossible to adequately be knowledgeable about cultures other than one's own.

Accepted Answer

Cultural humility emphasizes the importance of recognizing and respecting different cultures, and recognizing one's own limitations in understanding them. It is a key concept in promoting cultural competence and reducing cultural bias.

Question 16

List at least three important considerations that clinicians need to think about when working with immigrants, migrants, and/or refugees.

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Question 17

What is acculturative stress, what factors contribute to acculturative stress, and how does it affect one's mental health?

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Question 18

Describe the Triple Trauma Paradigm.

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Question 19

List the skills that are designed a mental health practitioner can use to explore trauma and loss while identifying culturally appropriate methods to help the client heal.

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Quiz 18: Culturally Responsive Strengths-Based Therapy for Immigrants and Refugees