Ethnicity in Counseling Sue & Sue Chapters 19, 20, 21, and 22

True or False: Among Orthodox Jews, higher levels of religious beliefs are associated with negative mental health outcomes.

False

True or False: Anti-Semitic views toward American Jews often decrease in conjunction with negative reaction to Israeli actions in the Middle East.

False

True or False: Due to the importance of extended families, immigrant children and adolescents who attend school take longer to acculturate due to the absence of significant family members they left in their countries of origin.

False

True or False: In comparison with the U.S. population as a whole, Arab Americans are more likely to be single, female, older, and less educated.

False

True or False: People who have converted to Judaism but who do not have Jewish parents are not considered Jewish.

False

True or False: Religion and spirituality are generally not connected with increased life satisfaction and functional ability for individuals with traumatic brain injuries because oftentimes these individuals are angry with God.

False

True or False: Religious behavior and traditions such as lighting the Shabbat candles are not considered to be useful to Jewish people because it brings up negative feelings associated with the Holocaust.

False

True or False: Terms such as retarded, lame, or crazy are not prejudicial.

False

True or False: Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, employers are not allowed to inquire about a candidates' ability to perform the job as well as their disability.

False

True or False: Individuals with physical disabilities have the highest rates of unemployment of all disability groups.

False Individuals with psychiatric disabilities have the highest rates of unemployment (90%) of all disability groups (Larson et al., 2011, as cited in Sue 8th edition).

True or False: Approximately one-quarter of Arab Americans are Muslim.

True

True or False: Errors of omission may occur if counselors fail to address sexual concerns of persons with disabilities.

True

True or False: Many immigrants are from collectivistic orientation

True

True or False: Over one-third of Muslim Americans were born in the United States, and over 80 percent of Muslim immigrants are citizens of the United States.

True

True or False: Recent statistics conclude that more than 59 percent of the 1,163 hate crimes were anti-Semitic.

True

True or False: The United States has the highest Jewish population next to Israel.

True

True or False: Any alien present in the United States or arriving at a port of entry may seek asylum.

True Asylees are individuals who meet the criteria for refugee status, are physically present in the United States or at a point of entry when granted permission to reside in the United States. Therefore, any alien present in the United States or arriving at a port of entry may seek asylum. In addition, individuals granted asylum are authorized to work in the United States and is eligible for certain public benefits including employment assistance, a social security card, and social services.

True or False: In the United States, the rates of disability are higher among African Americans as compared to non-Hispanic Whites or American Indian and Alaska Native groups.

True At the time of the 8th edition, of the 72.3 million families in the United States, about 21 million have at least one member with a disability. Rates of disability are higher among African Americans (22.2%) and American Indian/Alaska Native groups (27%) compared with non-Hispanic Whites (16.2%) (Cornish, Gorgens, Olkin, Palomibi, & Abels, 2008, as cited in Sue 8th edition).

Approximately _____ of students enrolled in postsecondary educational institutions have some form of disability: a. 25 percent b. 9 percent c. 37 percent d. 68 percent

b. 9 percent

All of the following are recommended practices for working with Arab American clients EXCEPT a. Be aware of your own attitudes about Arab Americans and Muslims. b. Always disclose things about yourself that show you are vulnerable. c. Be ready to help those who have been discriminated against in seeking legal recourse. d. With traditional families, try addressing the husband or male first.

b. Always disclose things about yourself that show you are vulnerable.

Which of the following is NOT true of immigrants to the United States? a. About one-third of all immigrants have a college degree. b. Asians in general are the least educated of all the immigrants. c. Immigrants, particularly those from Latin America, tend to earn lower wages and have higher incidents of poverty. d. About 39 percent of the current immigrants have arrived since 2000.

b. Asians in general are the least educated of all the immigrants.

Of the approximately 41.3 million of the foreign-born population currently living in the United States, how many are considered unauthorized immigrants? a. approximately 5 million b. approximately 11 million c. approximately 15 million d. approximately 22 million e. Census efforts have failed due to fears of deportation therefore no one can agree on the population estimates

b. approximately 11 million In 2013, approximately 11.4 million immigrants are unauthorized, having entered the United States without inspection or overstayed their temporary stay.

"The disability represents a defect that resides in the individual and action is taken to rehabilitate that condition" is a description of which type of model of disability? a. minority model b. medical model c. morality model d. Mitchell model

b. medical model

Arabs include individuals who come from approximately how many countries? a. 5 b. 10 c. 20 d. 40

c. 20 C is the correct response because Arabs include individuals who come from approximately 20 countries. The authors state that Arabs are individuals who originate from countries located in the Middle East and North Africa and whose primary language is Arabic. Arabs began immigrating to the United States in the late 1800s and descend from about 20 different countries. They are heterogeneous in terms of race, religion, and political ideology.

According to Pew Research Center (2013, as cited in Sue 8th edition) the Jewish population in the United States is estimated to be a. 320,000 b. 1.2 million c. 5.3 million d. 12.8 million e. 26.8 million

c. 5.3 million

Most sects of Judaism require the following processes to be successfully achieved EXCEPT: a. Studies on Judaism and the observance of the commandments. b. Immersion in a ritual bath. c. Communion for children transitioning into adolescence. d. Circumcision (or symbolic circumcision) for males.

c. Communion for children transitioning into adolescence.

According to Judaism, the holy book that reveals God's commandments is called the a. Synagogue b. Yom Kippur c. Torah d. Talmud e. Kosher

c. Torah

When counseling an orthodox Jew, it may be desirable to a. focus on the emotional aspect of the client's concern rather than on their particular religious beliefs and practices b. try the "blaming the victim" approach c. consult with a rabbi d. raise the issue of the client's obstructiveness and hostility in a nonconfrontational way

c. consult with a rabbi

Which of the following may be problematic for traditionally oriented Arab Americans? a. girls being advised by older females b. emphasis on hospitality to guests c. opposite-sex discussions with people other than family members d. father's aloofness

c. opposite-sex discussions with people other than family members

Approximately how many individuals in the United States have some level of a disability? a. 7 million b. 12 million c. 21 million d. 57 million

d. 57 million At the time of the 8th edition of the text, there are about 56.7 million individuals with some level of disability (physical or mental), of whom over half have a disability that severely affects daily functioning (Brault, 2012, as cited in Sue 8th edition).

Counselors can address their discomfort with disabilities in clients by a. emphasizing the individual rather than the limitation b. getting specific information about disabilities through many resources c. avoiding the use of phrases such as "afflicted with" or "a victim of" d. All of the choices are correct.

d. All of the choices are correct.

Between 1880 and 1942, more than 2 million Jews emigrated to the United States from a. Russia, Italy, Austria, and Portugal b. Germany, France, England, and Austria c. Germany, Hungary, Italy, and Japan d. Russia, Austria, Hungary, and Romania

d. Russia, Austria, Hungary, and Romania

Which of the following are things to remember when interacting with an individual who has a speech impediment? a. Allow the individual to finish speaking before you speak. b. Face the individual and give full eye contact. c. Pretend you understand even if you do not. d. a and b

d. a and b

Since September 11, 2001, the admission of refugees to the United States has: a. dramatically increased b. slightly increased c. stayed about the same d. declined

d. declined

The approximate number of the foreign-born population including undocumented immigrants living in the United States is a. approximately 1 million b. 10-12 million c. over 35 million d. over 41 million e. no one really knows

d. over 41 million

Arabs are individuals who a. originate from countries in the Middle East b. originate from countries in North Africa c. have primary the language of Arabic d. None of the choices is correct. e. All of the choices are correct.

e. All of the choices are correct

Some of the traumas that refugees may have been exposed to include a. witnessing war-related beatings and killings b. being personally injured c. being a victim of sexual assault d. living in fear for their lives or those of their family e. All of the choices are correct. f. None of the choices is correct.

e. All of the choices are correct.

The largest Jewish community in the world is in which country? a. Spain b. United States c. Canada d. Argentina e. Israel

e. Israel

Which are the barriers to accessing health care services for immigrants? a. communication difficulties due to language differences b. lack of knowledge of mainstream delivery services c. cultural factors d. lack of resources e. all of the above f. none of the above

e. all of the above

Which of the following may be a concern for refugees adapting to a new culture and country? a. losing cultural identity b. academic and social adjustment of their children c. inflexible, low-wage jobs that prevent them from monitoring their children d. negotiating new social, economic, and political systems e. all of the above

e. all of the above

Which of the following are myths about the disabled? a. The majority of the disabled are wheelchair-bound. b. Those who are disabilities are a drain on the economy. c. Employees with disabilities have a higher absentee rate than employees without disabilities. d. The greatest barriers to people with disabilities are physical ones. e. Persons who have disabilities are brave and courageous. f. All of the above

f. All of the above

Which of the following describe Jewish Americans? a. people who practice Judaism and have a Jewish ethnic background b. people who have converted to Judaism but do not have Jewish parents c. individuals with a Jewish ethnic background who do not practice Judaism but still maintain their cultural identity and connection to their Jewish descent d. only those born in Israel are authentic Jewish Americans e. a and b f. a, b, c

f. a, b, c

Which of the following is true of Islam? a. Islam is one of the fastest growing religions in the United States. b. All Arabs are by definition Muslim (majority but not all). c. Shiites make up about 90 percent of Muslims d. Almsgiving is considered a sign of unspiritual concern with worldly problems (sign of devotion).

a. Islam is one of the fastest growing religions in the United States.

Which of the following statements is TRUE? a. The vast majority of refugees are able to make a healthy transition to life in the United States. b. Refugees and their family members often have low rates of PTSD and depression. c. It is good practice to urge clients to disclose their traumatic experiences as early as possible in therapy. d. As of 1990, it was publicly denounced in all countries that when a sexually assaulted women is considered unfit to marry, her family should go to jail.

a. The vast majority of refugees are able to make a healthy transition to life in the United States.

The moral model of disability a. focuses on the disability as a "defect" representing a moral lapse b. states that it is moral for those with disabilities to help others with disabilities c. provides moral guidelines for caretakers of those with disabilities to follow d. is paramount for those who have a disability

a. focuses on the disability as a "defect" representing a moral lapse

The somatic view of psychological disorders is that a. mental disorders are the result of physical problems. b. mental disorders are the result of spiritual problems. c. mental disorders are the result of emotional problems. d. All of the choices are correct. e. None of the choices is correct.

a. mental disorders are the result of physical problems.

According to the text, there are approximately 4.2 million who claim to be Jewish, and another 1.1 million profess to be secular or cultural Jews, which means that they are a. people who identify as Jewish but have no religion and do not engage in Jewish practices b. people who identify as Jewish and believe in a specific sect of the Jewish faith c. people who identify as Jewish but are guilt ridden about their faith d. people who do not identify as Jewish but believe in faith rather than science

a. people who identify as Jewish but have no religion and do not engage in Jewish practices

To which of the following countries or regions of the world can Arab Americans trace their ancestry? a. Lebanon b. Jordan c. Palestine d. Iraq e. Syria f. Egypt g. Asia h. Europe i. Africa j. all of the above k. none of the above

j. all of the above