Exam Flashcards
Which of the following is the term for nonverbal communication through physical distance and touch?
- Paralinguistics
- Proxemics
- Kinesics
- Parakinesis
Proxemics
Which of the following groups were interned in US concentration camps during WWII?
- Latino/a Americans
- African Americans
- Japanese Americans
- Chinese Americans
Japanese Americans
Which type of group therapy specifically was developed to explore and change negative attitudes about one’s own race and ethnicity?
- Bibliotherapy
- Cognitve behavioral therapy
- Dialectic therapy
- Ethnotherapy
Ethnotherapy
Jewish clients prefer which of the following styles of therapy?
- Psychodynamic
- Ethnotherapy
- Indirect
- Behavioral therapy
Psychodynamic
Israeli Jews differ from American Jews in several ways. Which is NOT one of them?
- Israeli culture is Middle Eastern.
- Israeli culture no longer values intellectualism.
- Israeli culture is a majority culture.
- Israeli culture developed under an era of war.
Israeli culture no longer values intellectualism.
In Jewish families, socialization is often achieved through _____.
- the threat of withdrawal of love and the use of guilt
- placing individual needs before family needs
- academic achievement
- cynicism and pessimism
the threat of withdrawal of love and the use of guilt
In what way do white ethnics differ from people of color in regards to ethnic identity?
- Emotional consequences of oppression are not passed intergenerationally, due to increased assimilation.
- Rejection of cultural identity is less significant for White ethnics because they are able to assimilate more easily.
- Cultural conflict is buried further out of awareness.
- Cultural conflict is easier to address; as cultural values are focused more on open discussion of psychological issues.
Cultural conflict is buried further out of awareness.
Which of the following statements about the cultural similarities of white ethnics is FALSE?
- As clients, they feel comfortable with European American providers.
- They do not necessarily see themselves as members of the majority.
- Their cultural identities may be as conflicted as those of people of color.
- Most have fully assimilated into the dominant culture.
Most have fully assimilated into the dominant culture.
Which of the following statements accurately describes the second major wave of immigration into the United States?
- They were of Northern and Western European descent.
- They were primarily Protestant.
- They valued democracy and individualism.
- They valued family over the individual.
They valued family over the individual.
What is an important preliminary step in building rapport with an Asian American client?
- Ask the client what they expect from the process.
- Invite family to the session.
- Explain the therapy process.
- Offer a friendly hug.
Explain the therapy process.
Which of the following best describes “mismatch syndrome”?
- Disparity between one’s cultural values and one’s biracial partner’s cultural values.
- Disparity between one’s cultural values and the dominant cultural value.
- Disparity between one’s cultural values and their children’s learned values.
- Disparity between one’s cultural values and their provider’s cultural values.
Disparity between one’s cultural values and the dominant cultural value.
Asian Americans have a high tolerance for _____.
- casual social conversation
- a child’s misbehavior
- alcohol consumption
- ambiguity
Ambiguity
According to Sue and Sue, at the psychological level, Asian Americans’ “model minority” status refers to _____.
- a strong work ethic
- political activism
- remaining insular in small enclaves
- not disturbing the status quo
not disturbing the status quo
In comparison to African Americans, Latinos/as and Native Americans, Asian Americans have _____.
- not become as assimilated
- become more assimilated
- been economically and educationally successful
- been educationally successful, but not economically successful
been economically and educationally successful
Which of the following is NOT a critical dimension for reconciliation?
- Interaction
- Sharing of personal narrative
- Expressing thoughts, instead of feelings
- Perceptions of similarities
Expressing thoughts, instead of feelings