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17. The etic perspective A) emphasizes similarities between all people. B) attaches great importance to differences between cultural groups. C) was less dominant in the early days of psychology than it is today. D) all of the above

a

19. The _____ places importance on multiple perspectives, including those that recognize the uniqueness of each individual as well as the similarities between each individual and other individuals. A) tripartite model of personal identity B) etic approach C) behavioral approach D) evidence-based psychotherapy movement

a

21. Which of the following is true? A) No single "best method" has emerged for training clinical psychologists to be culturally competent. B) In-class discussion of one's own cultural background has emerged as the "best method" for training clinical psychologists to be culturally competent. C) Conducting psychotherapy (under supervision) with members of varied cultures has emerged as the "best method" for training clinical psychologists to be culturally competent. D) none of the above

a

22. Regardless of a the methods used to train clinical psychologists to be culturally competent, an essential ingredient is that the trainee A) reaches a deeper appreciation of his or her own cultural identity. B) read detailed descriptions of a variety of cultural groups in the form of professional books or peer-reviewed articles. C) enroll in courses taught by faculty members whose cultural background is different from that of the trainee. D) conduct research with participants of culturally diverse backgrounds.

a

24. _____ is the acculturation strategy in which the individual adopts much of the new culture and abandons much of the original culture. A) Assimilation B) Separation C) Marginalization D) Integration

a

26. Which of the following places the major "forces" in psychology in the correct order, beginning with the first? A) psychoanalysis, behaviorism, humanism, multiculturalism B) behaviorism, multiculturalism, psychoanalysis, humanism C) humanism, behaviorism, multiculturalism, psychoanalysis D) multiculturalism, humanism, behaviorism, psychoanalysis

a

3. Authors such as Pedersen (1990, 1999, 2008) have labeled _____ as the "fourth force" in the history of psychology. A) multiculturalism B) humanism C) the prescription privileges movement D) behaviorism

a

2. In 2000, the number of first-generation immigrants in the U. S. represented about ____% of the U. S. population. A) 2 B) 5 C) 10 D) 20

c

20. Which of the following methods of training regarding cultural issues have been attempted by graduate programs in clinical psychology? A) courses emphasizing issues of culture B) real-world immersion in varied cultural groups and experiences C) all of the above D) none of the above

c

23. _____ is the way a person responds to living in a new cultural environment, particularly regarding the balance between adopting elements of the new culture and retaining elements of the original culture. A) Microaggression B) Integration C) Acculturation D) Heterogeneity

c

*6. The DSM-5 includes A) an Outline for Cultural Formulation. B) a Cultural Formulation Interview. C) a cultural concepts of distress glossary. D) All of the above.

d

*8. Taijin kyofusho A) is an example of a cultural concept of distress described in DSM-5. B) is experienced by members of some Japanese cultures. C) involves a person avoiding interpersonal situations because he believes his appearance offends others. D) all of the above

d

*9. Cultural concepts of distress A) are listed in a glossary in DSM-5. B) were discontinued beginning in DSM-III. C) include major depressive disorder and schizophrenia. D) All of the above.

a

10. According to Sue and Sue (2008), "_____ is defined as the counselor's acquisition of awareness, knowledge, and skills needed to function effectively in a pluralistic democratic society." A) multicultural counseling competence B) evidence-based practice C) empathy D) unconditional positive regard

a

12. Which of the following is true regarding Asian cultures? A) As a group, members of Asian cultures tend to emphasize collectivism (as opposed to individualism) more strongly than members of European American cultures. B) All members of Asian cultures emphasize collectivism over individualism. C) All women and most men of Asian cultures emphasize collectivism over individualism. D) All men and most women of Asian cultures emphasize collectivism over individualism.

a

14. Based on Schlosser's research, A) a psychologist might never know that they have a Jewish client unless the client discloses this identity. B) many American Jews will freely disclose their identity upon meeting a psychologist. C) a Jewish psychologist is automatically culturally competent to treat Jewish patients. D) all of the above

a

4. Which of the following is true? A) Currently, when the American Psychological Association considers accrediting a graduate program in psychology, there are criteria related to multiculturalism that must be met. B) Although none have yet emerged, the American Psychological Association plans to introduce new divisions within its organization devoted to cultural issues such as gender, religion, sexual orientation, and ethnicity. C) all of the above D) none of the above

a

7. Sutso A) is an example of a culture-bound syndrome described in the most recent edition of the DSM. B) involves anxiety and gastrointestinal problems related to hexing or witchcraft by another person. C) is found almost exclusively in Australia. D) all of the above

a

1. From 1990 to 2000, A) the Asian American/Pacific Islander population in the U.S. decreased slightly. B) the Latino/Latina/Hispanic population in the U.S. grew by about 50%. C) all of the above D) none of the above

b

18. The _____ perspective recognizes and emphasizes culturally specific norms and considers a client's behaviors, thoughts, and feelings within the context of that client's culture. A) etic B) emic C) behavioral D) individual

b

28. _____ is a culture-bound syndrome in which hexing, witchcraft, or the evil influence of another person brings forth anxiety and gastrointestinal problems. A) Susto B) Rootwork C) Ghost sickness D) none of the above

b

13. Based on McGoldrick's research, Irish American patients A) may be uncomfortable with questions about inner feelings, especially negative feelings or sexual feelings. B) may feel guilty about some feelings that wouldn't be an issue in other cultural groups. C) all of the above D) none of the above

c

11. Which of the following is true? A) It is generally unacceptable practice for a clinical psychologist to openly and directly acknowledge cultural differences with a client. B) It is generally acceptable practice for a clinical psychologist to begin treating a culturally dissimilar client with no knowledge of that client's culture, and to require a client to explain all culturally relevant information to the clinical psychologist. C) all of the above D) none of the above

d

16. _____, a common aspect of traditional psychotherapy, may be inconsistent with the cultural values and life experiences of some cultural groups. A) Verbal self-disclosure of personal problems B) A 50-minute session in an office building C) Long-term, insight-oriented treatment approaches D) all of the above

d

25. Modifying psychological treatments that work for members of diverse cultures is known as _____. A) rebounding B) cultural channeling C) ethnic facilitation D) cultural adaptation

d

27. The American Psychological Association has created divisions addressing all of the following areas of diversity except A) women. B) religion. C) ethnic minorities. D) all of the above

d

5. Which of the following is true? A) The current edition of the APA ethical code includes no reference to issues of multiculturalism. B) Currently, APA includes divisions devoted to issues of ethnicity and religion, but no divisions devoted to issues of gender or sexual orientation. C) all of the above D) none of the above

d