Ethnicities Chapters 23-26

True or False: A typical outcome of the unrealistic "thin ideal" results in healthy eating patterns for women.

False

True or False: According to the APA (2013), gender dysphoria is considered a mental disorder.

True

True or False: According to the U.S. Census Bureau, in 2016 the poverty rates continue to decrease.

True

During the course of their lifetime, what percentage of women will be subject to intimate partner violence? a. 25 percent b. 19 percent c. 31.5 percent d. 10 percent

c. 31.5 percent

PFLAG is an organization that represents which of the following? a. People Fighting to Liberate All Gays b. Partners Focusing on Loving All Gays c. Parents, Family, and Friends of Gays and Lesbians d. None of the choices is correct.

c. Parents, Family, and Friends of Gays and Lesbians

Your client, a 5-year-old White male, does not have access to a reputable public school in his neighborhood. Your client is likely experiencing a. racism b. sexism c. classism d. homophobia

c. classism

Microaggressions in sexism can be a. overt, manifesting in blatantly unequal and unfair treatment b. covert in unequal, harmful treatment conducted in a hidden manner, such as gender-biased hiring practices c. subtle in unequal treatment that is so normative that it is unquestionably accepted d. All of the choices are correct.

d. All of the choices are correct.

Awareness of the sexual orientation of gay males and lesbian females tends to occur in a. adulthood b. early childhood c. late adulthood d. early teens

d. early teens

True or False: Assuming that a client is heterosexual is considered acceptable by professional standards due to the fact that most people identify as heterosexual in the United States.

False

True or False: Bisexual individuals are more likely to say that their sexual orientation is a big part of who they are than gay and lesbian individuals.

False

True or False: Fortunately for women, many of the counseling theories and practices are gender neutral.

False

True or False: Individuals aged 65 and older currently constitute 24 percent of the U.S. population.

False

True or False: Sexual activity is not an area of great interest to older adults, as most men suffer from erectile dysfunction and women suffer from low libido.

False

True or False: The current 2015 minimum wage of $7.25 is sufficient to lift an average family of four out of poverty.

False

True or False: There has been an increase in the acceptance of same-sex marriage among the elderly.

False Although society in general has become more accepting, strong negative attitudes and feelings toward gay people continue among older adults and White Evangelicals (Pew Research Center, 2015, as cited in Sue 8th edition).

True or False: Cognitive and behavioral distancing are techniques that those living in poverty subconsciously live by to try and forget they are poor. It is a form of denial and happens at the preconscious level.

False Cognitive and behavioral distancing is understood to be the social exclusion of the poor that is captured by society's cognitive and behavioral distancing from them.

True or False: The number of uninsured in America is on the increase due to rapidly rising health care costs and disparities in the health care delivery system.

False Just the opposite is true; due to the newly legislated Affordable Care Act, the number of uninsured is decreasing. In the first quarter of 2014, the number of Americans without health insurance has dropped to 41 million from 50 million in 2009 (Kaiser Foundation, 2010; Smith; Tavernise, 2014, as cited in Sue 8th edition) primarily because of enrollment via provisions of the Affordable Care Act.

True or False: The ratio of men to women decreases with age.

False The ratio of men to women increases with age. Furthermore, among those aged 85 or older, there are about twice as many women as men (U.S. Census Bureau, 2014, as cited in Sue 8th edition).

True or False: Although not all are actively involved in same-sex practices, approximately one-fourth of the adult population report acknowledging some same-sex attraction.

True

True or False: Approximately one out of five same-sex couples are raising children.

True

True or False: Displaying sexually suggestive pictures and/or telling sexist jokes would be considered sexual harassment.

True

True or False: Financial burdens and overcrowded quarters are associated with elder abuse and neglect.

True

True or False: Gay Mexican American men may have a greater degree of internalized homophobia, partly because of the cultural value of machismo.

True

True or False: Research findings indicate that children raised by LGBT couples are as mentally healthy as children with heterosexual parents.

True

True or False: Teachers are often unaware that they may be promoting sexism by providing differential responses to male and female students.

True

True or False: The paradox of American poverty is that it takes place in the wealthiest nation in the world.

True

True or False: Unsafe driving and failure to take medication are examples of client self-neglect.

True

True or False: White males aged 85 or older have the second highest suicide rate of any group

True

True or False: Women are more likely to live in poverty than men.

True

Women are how many times more likely than men to do housework? a. 2.5 b. 1.5 c. men and women do an equal amount of housework d. 5.0

a. 2.5

Approximately one in _____ adults age 71 or older have dementia. a. seven b. ten c. three d. four

a. seven

Which is a barrier to the advancement of women on the corporate ladder? a. the "good old boys" network b. too few employment opportunities c. family commitments d. None of the choices is correct.

a. the "good old boys" network

According to social-class stratification theory, poverty is understood a. to be at the bottom-most rung in a hierarchical system of sociocultural power relations that goes beyond differences of income b. to be stratified and sees those in poverty equal to those in the middle class c. to be unproblematic and, in fact, desirable as individuals in poverty benefit from social welfare programs d. None of the choices is correct.

a. to be at the bottom-most rung in a hierarchical system of sociocultural power relations that goes beyond differences of income

By the year 2030, what percentage of the U.S. population is expected to be over the age of 65? a. 10 percent b. 20 percent c. 30 percent d. 40 percent

b. 20 percent B is the correct response because by the year 2030, 20 percent of the population will be over the age of 65.

Which age group most likely to live in poverty with a rate of 18 percent is one of the highest in the developed world? a. elderly b. children c. adolescent homeless d. a and b

b. children

Your client is in the process of coming out as gay. In your sessions, you find that he has an embedded belief that same-sex attraction is abnormal/wrong and that it is better to be heterosexual. As a result, he displays masochistic attitudes and behaviors. It is likely your client is experiencing internalized a. homophobia b. homophobia and heterosexism c. heterosexism d. transsexualism

b. homophobia and heterosexism

One way to reduce the prevalence of elder abuse and neglect in families is to a. place elders in nursing homes. b. increase awareness through public education. c. arrest abusers. d. None of the choices is correct.

b. increase awareness through public education.

It has been reported that LGBT youth are ______ ______than their heterosexual counterparts to attempt suicide. a. less likely b. more likely c. equally likely d. This information is unknown.

b. more likely

According to the Department of Health and Human Services, 2015, guidelines that an adult with a child earning $16,544 per year would a. be counted among the poor b. not be counted among the poor c. not be eligible for food stamps d. be considered upper-middle class

b. not be counted among the poor Solution: B is the correct response because an adult with a child attempting to live on $16,544 per year would not be counted among the poor because the cut off is $16,543. A is incorrect because the cut off is $16,543. C is incorrect because even though $16,544 is not considered to be poverty level, it does not mean that the family would not be eligible for food stamps. D is incorrect because an adult with a child earning $16,544 would not be considered to be upper middle class.

Twelve-year-old Jennifer begins to experience intense heart palpitations prior to a math test. She does not believe she is good at math because, through messages from her family, teachers, and media, she is not supposed to excel at math because she is a girl. Jennifer is likely experiencing a. serious posttraumatic stress b. stereotype threat c. internalized homophobia d. cognitive dissonance

b. stereotype threat

Which of the following is included under the term transgender? a. only people who cross-dress. b. only individuals who identify as transsexual. c. both transsexuals and individuals who cross-dress. d. both transsexuals and those who identify themselves as being attracted to both male and female genders. e. individuals whose gender identification is inconsistent with their assigned gender

e. individuals whose gender identification is inconsistent with their assigned gender

Which of the following are family circumstances associated with abuse and neglect of the elderly? a. overcrowded quarters b. negative affect in the elderly person c. financial burdens d. previous patterns of violence e. a and c f. a, c and d

f. a, c and d

The career self-efficacy of women is increased by having them a. understand the impact of gender socialization on career choice and development. b. learn about the career paths of successful women. c. observe successful women and interviewing them about their career decision-making processes and insights. d. promote skills to manage anxiety through relaxation and adaptive self-talk. e. identify and challenge self-defeating thoughts. f. all of the above

f. all of the above

Which are some of the results of coming out for a LGBT youth? a. rejection, anger, grief b. decrease in life satisfaction c. decrease in self-esteem d. negative reactions from others e. decrease in happiness f. all of the above

f. all of the above

Which are some possible psychological reactions that might result from living in poverty. a. PTSD b. delinquency c. substance abuse d. academic difficulties e. aggression f. all of the above

f. all of the above

When working with older adults, therapists should a. give full attention to the individual. b. talk to, rather than about, the person. c. verify what they tell you with a family member as they may have dementia. d. repeat each question slowly and with a louder than normal voice. e. use respectful language (not elderspeak). f. treat the person as an adult. g. take the individual's concerns seriously. h. a,b,e,f,g

h. a,b,e,f,g

What is the better treatment model for substance abuse for older adults? a. more structured programs b. more flexible rules concerning discharge c. individual psychotherapy d. medication e. no treatment because of age and quality-of-life issues f. more comprehensive assessment g. more outpatient mental health aftercare h. a,b,f,g

h. a,b,f,g