Explain why it is important to be aware and knowledgeable of one’s own cultural identity and the cultural identity of others when working with diverse populations.
What will be an ideal response?
Helpees often develop mistrust and reluctance to engage in the helping process when they perceive the helper is insensitive to their unique cultural and personal experiences. Further, it is important for helpers be aware of how various groups experience marginalization within the dominant culture and to be careful not to replicate experiences of marginalization within the helping relationship.
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Countries that seem best equipped to take advantage of the global economy
a. Have a well-developed infrastructure b. Have an attractive tax structure that encourages new businesses c. Have socialist governments d. Have an abundant supply of cheap labor
If an agency says you may not talk about certain topics (such as abortion) with particular clients, you should:
A. Ignore the policy if you feel it is not in the client’s best interest. B. Explain to clients why you can’t help in those areas and offer a referral to an appropriate professional. C. Explain to agency that church and state are separated constitutionally. D. Reveal to client your belief that it’s hurtful to have such policies.
Which of one of the following is a true statement about Alateen?
a. It was founded in 1986 by Jack Trimpey, a California licensed clinical social worker. b. Members pay monthly dues to support the program. c. There are approximately 1,200 Alateen groups in the United States, and it is active in more than 40 countries. d. Alateen was established after modifications to Al-Anon.
The SARA found that Jack was at high risk for recidivism, but he never did re-perpetrate IPV. What is this an example of?
a. false positive b. false negative c. negative positive d. positive negative