Cultural Competence/Diversity Part 2

In this culture "Yes" may mean I heard you rather than "I agree" or "I will do it".

Asian

The top two racial/ethnic population in according to the 2010 census are:

Caucasian and African American

Many non-Western cultures of the world have a more individualist notion, vs. a collectivistic notion of identity.

False

In this culture it is common to use frequent gestures and touching during conversation.

Latino/Hispanic

In this culture, a traditional healing process usually involves the person receiving services, therapist or healer, significant others, and community members

Native American

Ethnocentric service providers may label culturally different people with a collectivistic worldview who are receiving services as immature, or excessively dependent, and recommend a need to break from family members or groups.

True

Ethnocentrism is a psychological phenomenon, characterized by the belief in the superiority of a set of values and a worldview that evolves from one's own cultural, ethnic, or racial group.

True

The person of the African-American culture may harbor distrust for unconditional disclosure.

True