6. Culture and Diversity Flashcards
Australian citizens represent migrants or descendants from more than _____ countries speaking over ______ languages
200, 200
In 2021, _______ of the population of people living in Australis were born overseas
27.6%
Culture refers to the
integrated values, behaviours, communications, actions, customs, and beliefs shared by a group of individuals
Effective psychology professionals understand their own
cultural conditioning and identities, those of their clients, and the socio-political system in which they operate
The first step in this understanding is
awareness of our own cultural strengths and weaknesses that may potentially complicate our being present and ethical in client interactions
three subscales that correspond to the three dimensions that purportedly characterise culturally proficient psychology professionals are:
a) attitudes, b) knowledge, and c) skills
Does being culturally proficient equate to you immediately having the attitudes, knowledge, and skills required to work with every individual you meet from every different cultural group?
no
The Queensland Government’s 2010 practice paper entitled “Working with people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds” suggests that
suggests that culturally inclusive practice starts with appreciating a number of important building blocks
Psychologists acknowledge people’s right to be treated fairly without
discrimination or favouritism
Specific standards are listed under the subheading Justice:
A.1.1. Psychologists avoid discriminating unfairly against people on the basis of age, religion, sexuality, ethnicity, gender, disability, or any other basis proscribed by law.
A.1.2. Psychologists demonstrate an understanding of the consequences for people of unfair discrimination and stereotyping related to their
age, religion, sexuality, ethnicity, gender, or disability.
A.1.3. Psychologists assist their clients to address unfair discrimination or prejudice that is directed against the clients (p. 11).
Psychologists who use interpreters
(a) take reasonable steps to ensure that the interpreters are competent to work as interpreters in the relevant context;
(b) take reasonable steps to ensure that the interpreter is not in a multiple relationship with the client that may impair the interpreter’s judgement;
(c) take reasonable steps to ensure that the interpreter will keep confidential the existence and content of the psychological service;
(d) take reasonable steps to ensure that the interpreter is aware of any other relevant provisions of this Code; and
(e) obtain informed consent from the client to use the selected interpreter.
Collaborating with others for the benefit of clients
B.8.1. To benefit, enhance and promote the interests of clients, and subject to standard A.5. (Confidentiality), psychologists cooperate with other professionals when it is professionally appropriate and necessary in order to provide effective and efficient psychological services for their clients (p. 22).
It is your responsibility to ensure that any interpreting services are conducted
professionally and confidentially
