Question 1

According to Hays' (2008) ADDRESSING model, which of the following is NOT explicitly included as a dimension of cultural identity?

Accepted Answer

Political affiliation

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the difference between the etic and emic perspectives in multicultural counseling?

Accepted Answer

The etic perspective emphasizes universal qualities of counseling, while the emic perspective focuses on the unique characteristics of each cultural group.

Question 3

A counselor is working with a client who is struggling to balance their cultural heritage with participation in the dominant society. The client maintains their cultural traditions while fully engaging in mainstream society. This is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Cultural pluralism

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of institutionalized racism?

Accepted Answer

A law that restricts voting rights for a particular ethnic group

Question 5

A counselor demonstrates cultural empathy by:

Accepted Answer

Recognizing the cultural meaning clients attach to phenomena and incorporating culturally appropriate interventions

Question 6

Which of the following is a myth about disabilities that can negatively impact counseling relationships?

Accepted Answer

Charity or helplessness myth

Question 7

A client identifies as 'genderqueer.' According to the study materials, this means the client:

Accepted Answer

Does not identify with traditional labels of male and female

Question 8

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'coming out' as discussed in the materials?

Accepted Answer

An ongoing process that can have both positive and negative consequences

Question 9

According to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which of the following is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

The ADA protects people with disabilities from discrimination in employment, public accommodations, transportation, and telecommunication

Question 10

A counselor is working with a client who is experiencing incongruence between their expressed gender and their assigned gender at birth. According to the DSM-5, this experience is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Gender dysphoria

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a recommended way for counselors to increase their cultural knowledge?

Accepted Answer

Avoiding contact with unfamiliar cultural groups to prevent misunderstandings

Question 12

Which of the following best illustrates the concept of 'heterosexism'?

Accepted Answer

A pervasive institutional preference for heterosexuality as the only acceptable sexual orientation

Question 13

Which of the following is a key component of multicultural counseling competence according to Arredondo et al. (1996)?

Accepted Answer

Awareness of one's own worldview and the effect of cultural conditioning

Question 14

A counselor refuses to work with a client because of the client's sexual orientation. According to the standard of care and the case of Walden v. North Mississippi Health Services, Inc., this action is:

Accepted Answer

A violation of the standard of care in the counseling community

Question 15

Which of the following is an example of a primary prevention intervention in counseling?

Accepted Answer

Increasing public awareness of activities that lead to physical or emotional problems

Question 16

According to the Social Class Worldview Model, what is the first step a counselor should take when working with a client on social class issues?

Accepted Answer

Help the client identify and understand their economic culture

Question 17

A client with a disability is struggling to find meaning in their experiences. According to cognitive therapy, which of the following components is NOT part of the client's sense of coherence?

Accepted Answer

Vulnerability

Question 18

Which of the following is a factor associated with increased rates of disability in the population?

Accepted Answer

Medical advances

Question 19

A counselor is working with a family who has just received a diagnosis of a child's disability. According to the study materials, which phase is the family most likely experiencing?

Accepted Answer

Crisis phase

Question 20

Which of the following best defines 'classism' as discussed in the study materials?

Accepted Answer

Oppression, discrimination, or marginalization experienced by people negatively affected by socioeconomic disparity

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