Chapter 3 - Culture and Spirituality

Question 1

Culture

Answer 1

Way of life; basis of some common purpose/need/similarity of background
Learn beliefs, values, and behaviors

Question 2

Acculturation

Answer 2

Socialization process; learning and adoption of selective aspects of dominant culture

Question 3

Cultural identity

Answer 3

sets of cultural beliefs as standards of behaviors

Question 4

Linguistic competence

Answer 4

capacity to communicate effectively and covey info to a diverse audience for easy understanding

Question 5

Hispanic American thoughts on Mental illness

Answer 5

Tendency to use all other resources before seeking help from a mental health professional
Counseling form church (Mostly catholic)

Question 6

African American thoughts on Mental illness

Answer 6

Extensive family networks relied on for support

Question 7

Mental illness in African Americans

Answer 7

Usually diagnosis and Tx racially biased

Less access

Question 8

Asian American thoughts on Mental illness

Answer 8

Denial/diagnosis of existence of mental illness

Question 9

Neurasthenia

Answer 9

Asian culture syndrome

Fatigue, weakness, poor concentration, memory loss, irritability, aches and pains, and sleep disturbances

Question 10

Hwabyung

Answer 10

Asian cultural syndrome “suppressed anger syndrome”

Subjective and expressed anger, sensations of heat, and feelings of hate

Question 11

Native American thoughts on Mental illness

Answer 11

Emphasis on respect and reverence for earth and nature

Question 12

True/False: All Native American tribes have the same thoughts about what a mental illness is

Answer 12

False: Stigmatization among the tribes vary

Question 13

Cultural group that has great conflicting feelings and psychological stressors

Answer 13

Minority Women

Question 14

Mental illness is present in this cultural group because limited access to healthcare

Answer 14

Rural Cultures

Question 15

___ is a protective factor for suicide

Answer 15

Spirituality

Question 16

Religiousness

Answer 16

Participation in a community of people gathering around common ways of whorshipping

Question 17

Spiritual interventions

Answer 17

meditation
Guided imagery
Prayer (where appropriate)

Question 18

FICA assessment tool

Answer 18

F - faith/beliefs
I - Importance
C - community
A - Address

Question 19

Suicide rates are higher in what geographical areas of the country?

Answer 19

Rural

Question 20

Buddhism

Answer 20

The cause of all human suffering and misery is desire.
The “middle path” of life avoids the personal extremes of self-denial and self-indulgence. Good deeds and compassion also facilitate the process toward nirvana, Present behavior is a result of past deed.

Question 21

Christianity

Answer 21

Salvation is gained by those who have faith and show humility toward God.

Question 22

Confucianism

Answer 22

People are born “good.” Moral character Respect is shown for parents and figures of authority. Improvement is gained through self-responsibility, introspection, and compassion for others.

Question 23

Hinduism

Answer 23

People are assigned to different castes

Question 24

Islam

Answer 24

God rewards the good and punishes the sinful. Mohammed guides people and teaches them truth. Peace is gained through submission to Allah. The sinless go to Paradise, and the evil go to Hell. A “good” Muslim obeys the Five Pillars of Islam.

Question 25

Judaism

Answer 25

Obeying God’s law through ethical behavior and ritual obedience earns the mercy and justice of God.

Question 26

Shintoism

Answer 26

Reverence for ancestors and a traditional Japanese way of life are emphasized.
Loyalty
Purity and balance in physical and mental life are major motivators of personal conduct.

Question 27

Taoism

Answer 27

Quiet and happy harmony with nature is the key belief.

Question 28

Tribal beliefs

Answer 28

All living things are related. Respect for powers of nature and pleasing the spirits are fundamental beliefs