Question 1

______ are marked by differentiated social status of the participants, with the participant of higher social power exhibiting a less complex ego status.

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Regressive interactions are characterized by a differentiated social status among the participants, where the individual with higher social power tends to display a less complex ego status. This dynamic reflects a regression to more traditional or less evolved forms of interaction based on power differentials.

Question 2

All of the following stages are included in Cass's homosexual identity formation model EXCEPT

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Cass's model includes stages such as identity confusion, identity comparison, identity tolerance, identity acceptance, identity pride, and identity synthesis. "Identity acculturation" is not a stage in Cass's model of homosexual identity formation.

Question 3

Which of the following may be appropriate ways for a counselor to address a client's spiritual identity in counseling?

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All of the options listed are appropriate ways for a counselor to address a client's spiritual identity in counseling, as long as they are in line with the client's preferences and beliefs.

Question 4

According to Downing and Roush's model of feminist identity, the ______ stage focuses on action toward meaningful societal change and identification of personal goals of empowerment.

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The "active commitment" stage in Downing and Roush's model of feminist identity is characterized by individuals taking action towards societal change and identifying personal empowerment goals.

Question 5

Research suggests that individuals' cultural identities take shape during _____ and are necessary for the development of a healthy self-concept and cultural socialization.

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Adolescence is a critical period for identity formation, including cultural identity, as individuals explore and integrate different aspects of their identity into a cohesive self-concept.

Question 6

Define, compare, and contrast racial identity development and ethnic identity development.

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Question 7

How might Helms' (1995) Racial Interaction Theory play out in group work with culturally diverse men and women focused on career transitions? Identify three specific ways in which the theory could be used to describe potential participant-to-participant and leader-to-participant interactions.

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Question 8

Explain the construct of status in relation to cultural identity. Why is this understanding significant? What implication does this have for counselors? Identify a brief counseling example that demonstrates this construct.

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Question 9

Given issues of the separation of church and state, should counselors who work in public schools address issues regarding students' spirituality? Explain.

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Question 10

McCarn and Fassinger (1996) suggest that commitment to activism and public disclosures are not necessarily indicative of the most advanced statuses of identity development. They suggest that personal choice, environmental conditions, and the intersections of other cultural identities may affect these behaviors. What are your thoughts on these issues? How would your beliefs about commitment to activism and public disclosure affect your work with clients?

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Question 11

Do the Fowler (1981), Park (2000), or Poll and Smith (2003) models of spiritual identity development resonate with you? Explain. How may your current status of spiritual development affect your work with clients? If spiritual identity is not a part of your self-identity, how may this affect your work with a client who is deeply involved in a personal spiritual identity search?

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Question 12

Visible racial and ethnic groups must often negotiate internal and external processes regarding their cultural identity development. Explain this process and identify two implications for counselors working with this population.

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Question 13

As families move through the acculturation process, various family members may experience that process differently. Explain how this factor could differentially affect children and parents within a family. What counseling implications may result from this process?

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Question 14

Describe Helms' (1995) Racial Interaction Theory. How could this theory manifest in a school counseling scenario where high school students complain to the school counselor that a teacher is racist? What positionality may best benefit a school counselor in this scenario? Why?

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Question 15

Explain Helms' (1995) pseudo-independence status of White identity development. Briefly describe one way an individual negotiating this status could present in a career counseling context.

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Question 16

Describe the statuses of Poston's (1990) model of biracial identity development.

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Question 17

Identify the ego statuses of Helms' people of color identity model, and briefly describe the characteristics of each status.

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Question 18

Describe the McCarn and Fassinger (1996) model of sexual minority identity formation. What is the primary difference between this model and the other previous models of sexual minority identity development?

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Question 19

Why is it important for counselors working in non-religious settings to understand spiritual identity development? Discuss one way spiritual identity development can be addressed in counseling.

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Question 20

Discuss at least three benefits of studying cultural identity development and reflecting upon one's own development. What specific implications does this work have for counselors?

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Quiz 2: Cultural Identity Development