unit 2 Flashcards
core concept 1: intent vs. impact
making a statement intended to be supportive, however the impact ends up being problematic
core concept #2: pile on principle
small things may not seem like a big deal, But after we’ve dealt with seemingly countless little things, we simply can’t take it anymore.
core concept 3: ingroup/out group language
if you aren’t a member of the group being described by the derogatory words then don’t use the words
core concept #6 privilege
access to resources based solely on someone’s status as a member of the advantaged group
cultural competence
possessing skills
and knowledge about a culture
cultural humility
ongoing process
about learning about other cultures
what is black/african psychology (3, CPS)
- considers full range of black/African american experiences
- provides a theoretical framework for understanding black/African Americans
- seeks to liberate from oppression
themes of black/african psych (DEER)
- deemphasize hypotheses on black behavior that are deficiency based
- emphasize positive aspects of black behavior
- explore back behavior within a psychological, social, and economic context: combatting anti blackness
- reject white standards when assessing black behavior
african worldview
Focus on collectivism,
spirituality, and positive
interpersonal relationships.
- Concept of “linked fate” / ubuntu = i am because we are
2 black psychologists
- Joseph White – wrpte “Toward a Black Psychology (1970)”
- William Cross, Jr. – Models of “nigrescence,” i.e., the
process of becoming Black
hispanic vs latino
-hispanic: someone who’s from a country where the primary language is spanish. most people prefer hispanic
-latino: a person who is from latin america and the caribbean
What is
Latina/o/x/e/
Hispanic
identity?
- Links to immigrant
experience - Connection to family’s
country of origin or
place of birth
-Having a common
identity with other US
Americans
latino Cultural Attributes in
Psychological Research (F + R)
-familism/familismo: sense of connection and obligation with immediate and extended family
-respeto: respect within family and outside of the family
Latino gender roles in psychological research (MMC)
- marianismo: emphasizes nurturance and a pure identity
- machismo: portrays negative traits such as dominance and aggression
- caballerismo: portrays positive traits such as chivalry and caring
model minority stereotype for asians
Believing that asian Americans do nothing wrong. They are the the desirable classmate, the favored neighbor, the nonthreatening kind of person of color
how can positive stereotypes be harmful?
- excessive pressure
- feelings of failure
- those who do succeed confirm the myth and receive less credit for their success
How is mental health and mental illness viewed differently according to the
American Indian worldview?
american indian view mental health and illness with a
- holistic perspective
- community support
- incorporate spiritual practices
How is mental health treatment
different for American Indians vs
Westerners?
-treatment teas of traditional healers and indigenous people
- AIAN family memebrs are actively involved in treatment
- treatment plans bring harmony and balance to the individual
components of whitness
- racial identity
- racial bias
- racial privilege
Why is it important to know and understand where people are in the white racial model
- promotes self awareness
- can facilitate constructive dialogue about race and racism; allowing for more meaningful and empathetic conversations
- can inform efforts to promote anti-racism and social justice.
racial privilege
The privilege to assume that
whiteness is the norm against which everyone else should be compared
what are the 2 phases of the white racial identity model
phase 1: abandonment of racism
phase 2: defining a non racist white identity
What is the BAR response
Breathe, Acknowledge, Respond
