Cultural Competence in Prevention (RI Study Guide) Flashcards

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Culture refers to which of the following:
A. race
B. ethnicity
C. age
D. religion
E. gender
F. income level
G. education
H. geographical location
I. sexual orientation
J. disability
K. only A and B
L. All of the above

A

L. all of the above

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What is the definition of culture?

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integrated patterns of human behavior that include the language, thoughts, communications, actions, customs, beliefs, values, and institutions of racial, ethnic, religious, or social groups.

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What are the five elements of culture?

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  1. norms
  2. values
  3. beliefs
  4. symbols
  5. practices
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What is the definition of cultural competence?

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the ability of an individual or organization to interact effectively with people of different cultures

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What are the six stages of the cultural competence continuum?

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  1. cultural destructiveness
  2. cultural incapacity
  3. cultural blindness
  4. cultural pre-competence
  5. cultural competence
  6. cultural proficiency
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What are the five steps for cultural considerations in prevention planning?

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  1. assessment
  2. capacity
  3. planning
  4. implementation
  5. evaluation
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True or false: cultural competence applies only to individuals

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false: cultural competence applies to organizations and health systems, just as it does to individuals and professionals

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