Groups are an ideal setting to validate the experiences of members from various cultural groups because . . .

a. Groups act to reinforce individual values (e.g., competition and autonomy) that are more effective in validating members
b. Western values are predominate and more compatible with the acculturation process
c. Groups are a good place to practice collective or communal interactions that may be most familiar to people of other countries with Latino, Asian, or African origins
d. For groups to operate successfully, autonomy should be stressed over interdependence and self-sufficiency over relationships; these values are most apt to be used to validate individual members
e. Groups function to replicate real-life experiences, which require competition rather collective interactions


c. Groups are a good place to practice collective or communal interactions that may be most familiar to people of other countries with Latino, Asian, or African origins

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In terms of identity development for multiple heritage individuals, what is a common challenge they experience?

A. feeling a sense of not quite belonging to one particular group B. feelings of belonging to multiple groups C. feeling a sense of being marginalized by all groups they belong to D. feelings of strong family support as they navigate their identity

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The four categories of coping set forth by Pargament do NOT include:

a) Interpersonal b) Psychodynamic c) Physiological d) Psychological e) Religious f) None of the above

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When beginning a new interview/counseling relationship, the focus is usually on:

A) ?the individual B) ?the family C) ?the group D) ?the cultural/environmental context

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The Microskills Hierarchy a. demonstrates clearly that different clients have different needs

b. demonstrates that alternative settings for counseling require different skills. c. describes the skills in order of importance. d. provides a picture of the microskills as they move from attending to influencing to skill integration.

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