Human Diversity
Which of the following statement(s) is true regarding diversity?
"Diversity" is a difference or variety in someone or something., Developing diversity skills makes you aware of the influence of our own cultural rules, values, beliefs, and prejudices., and Diversity skills enable you to effectively interact with diverse population, whether hey are your youth, co-workers, or members of the community.
When communicating with others who express themselves using gestures that are unfamiliar to you
Apologize if you misinterpret another's gesture or action.
Preventing dangerous situation, learning from each other, capitalizing on each other's strength are all
Benefits of cultural diversity
Which of the following statements is true regarding culture or cultural effectiveness?
Culture is the behaviors, values, beliefs, patterns, or expectations, rules and expectations that we have learned over time that govern our everyday behaviors.
Speaking softly is one of the general guidelines for communicating across cultures.
False
To build rapport and trust with youth who are form different cultures, you should: Familiarize yourself with the ethnic dialects and speech patterns you encounter on your job and attempt to use them with the youth
False
Which of the following is NOT a stated barrier to communicating across cultures?
Foul language
Which of the following describes why hate crimes are committed?
Frustrated individuals whose sense of control is threatened seek to establish control., Perpetrators' feel a lack of power or perceive a threat of loss of power., and People feel fearful or are ignorant, competitive, or economically insecure.
Which of the following is NOT a true statement regarding power?
Individual "being" is the act of real or perceived mobility and asserting control over one's life or environment.
Bullying, stereotyping, prejudice, racism, sexism, and hate crimes are all example of:
Misuse of power
Which of the following strategies is useful when dealing with those who act stereotypically?
Point out personal advantages of seeing beyond stereotypes.
Which of the following is NOT a true statement regarding power?
Power is experienced consciously, rather than subconsciously.
Which of the following statements is NOT true?
Prejudices are often based on objective information.
Which of the following statements is NOT true?
Prejudices based on fact are not discriminatory.
Exerting control over others
Requires acting without cruelty.
Which of the following statements is NOT true?
Stereotypes only hurt the group being targeted.
Which of the following statements is NOT true?
Stereotypes that are focused on a small group of people are understandable, unlike associating something with an entire culture.
Which of the following accurately describes the relationship between lack of power and conflict?
The greater the imbalance of power, the greater the conflict., Conflict may occur hue to the need for a sense of personal control or power is threatened, and a sense of powerlessness., and The imbalance of power is the source of almost all conflict.
Which of the following statements is NOT true?
There are certain characteristics that are common to all delinquent youth.
Monitoring perception means to determine other's values and assumptions. Monitoring perceptions is to suspend your own assumptions and values and be aware of your own cultural biases.
True
Self-awareness and perception monitoring are especially important in the initial stages of any cross-cultural relationship.
True
Taking risks to open channels of communication means to make you accepting and exposed in taking the first step toward establishing trust.
True
To build rapport and trust with youth who are from different cultures, you should permit and accept expressive behavior and dramatic communications.
True
To build rapport and trust with youth who are from different cultures, you should use last names; do not use nicknames
True
Using effective listening skills and seeking feedback help to bridge the gap between cultures.
True