Chapter 5 - Counselling with Diverse Populations (TWO)

Question 1

What are examples of diversity within populations?

Answer 1

1. Aged
2. Gender
3. Sexual-Orientation
4. Spirituality/Religion

Question 2

What is the old age classification scheme?

Answer 2

• Young-Old , 55-75

- Old-Old, Beyond 75

Question 3

Explain: Successful Aging vs. Normal Aging

Answer 3

focuses on cognitive/emotional health more than historical age regarding appropriate intervention

Question 4

Define; functional age

Answer 4

ability of the individual to perform desired activities

Question 5

Define; ageism

Answer 5

age-based expectations and prejudices

Question 6

Define; domestic elder abuse

Answer 6

any form of maltreatment by someone who has a special relationship with the elderly, ex. neglect

Question 7

Most Common Forms of Maltreatment:

Answer 7

1. Physical abuse
2. Psychological abuse
3. Financial exploitation
4. Violation of rights (personal liberty, free speech, privacy)
5. Alcohol abuse

Question 8

Guidelines to understanding the realities of men:

Answer 8

1. an emphasis on the difficulty of change for most men
2. the constraints imposed by sex-role stereotypes
3. the importance of asking for assistance and dealing with affective issues
4. the need to distinguish between differences of roles and rules in one’s personal and work life

Question 9

Define; alexithymia

Answer 9

Condition whereby people cannot identify and describe their own and others’ emotions and feelings

Question 10

Counselors who work best with religious issues in counseling take one of these two stances:

Answer 10

1. Pluralistic, recognizing the existence of a religious or spiritual absolute reality but allowing for multiple interpretations and paths toward it
2. Constructivist, recognizing a client