The text describes five major barriers to cultural competence. List these barriers and give an example of each.
What will be an ideal response?
(1) Inappropriate use of Eurocentric theories of psychotherapy and Western cultural values; (2) cultural encapsulation of the therapist; (3) monoculturalism; (4) cultural oppression with regard to lack of consideration of a client’s worldview; (5) implicit and explicit therapist and client racial/ethnic gender, sexual orientation, and disability and age biases. Examples of each will vary.
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One of the major points made by those who favor qualitative assessment over quantitative approaches is that the client is more a collaborator in the qualitative approach to assessment
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
One of the major goals of interviewing is to identify:
a. Intellectual potential b. Barriers to career choice and development c. The influence of family interactions d. Past work experiences
Allowing the client to be the “expert” means that the practitioner remains passive and allows the client to take the lead in determining what topics will be discussed in the interview
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Which of the following is NOT a typical difference in social information processing between those who exhibit proactive aggression and typically developing individuals?
a. Those with proactive aggression tend to ignore potentially important cues in the situation. b. Those with proactive aggression tend to prioritize instrumental over relational goals. c. Those with proactive aggression tend to emphasize the positive aspects of aggressive behavior. d. Those with proactive aggression tend to minimize the negative aspects of aggressive behavior.