MULTICULTURAL COUNSELING CORE EXAMS
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SET A+
✔✔What is accurate regarding the educational experience of African Americans? -
✔✔Approximately 23% of African American adults do not have a high school diploma
✔✔The journey to becoming a competent culturally sensitive counselor in working with
diverse populations is not complex as humans have innate characteristics that are
relatively consistent across cultures with similar hopes and dreams that mark their
humanness. - ✔✔False
✔✔The three types of resistance that are often encountered by students studying
diversity training are _________. - ✔✔cognitive, emotional, behavioral
✔✔Assessing the spiritual strengths and beliefs is recommended when working with
African American clients. - ✔✔True
✔✔Approximately what percentage of American Indian children were being placed by
state courts and child welfare workers into non-Indian homes prior to the enactment of
the Indian Child Welfare Act? - ✔✔over 90%
✔✔According to the Bureau of Indian Affairs, since American Indian/Alaska Natives
comprise such a small percentage of the U.S. population, they are relatively "invisible"
and thus susceptible to stereotypes. This is a reason that people are opposed to the
use of Indian themed mascots and logos. - ✔✔True
✔✔In terms of time orientation, American Indians and Alaskan Natives are much more
oriented toward - ✔✔the present
✔✔Statistics indicate that American Indian women suffer a higher rate of domestic
violence as compared to other ethnicities. - ✔✔True
, ✔✔Which is NOT an acculturation orientation? - ✔✔pannational
✔✔The Asian American population is growing rapidly, and, as of 2013, was almost at -
✔✔6 million
✔✔Traditional Asian American families tend to be egalitarian and matriarchal in
structure. - ✔✔False
✔✔An Asian American who is going through the acculturation conflict of separation may
respond in which way? - ✔✔identifies exclusively with Asian culture
✔✔What has been found regarding value differences and their impact on counseling
practice? - ✔✔Among many Asian groups restraint of emotions is equated with maturity.
✔✔Feelings of shame or embarrassment may interfere with self-disclosure in Asian
American clients. - ✔✔True
✔✔According to the U.S. Census Bureau (2014, as cited in Sue & Sue, 2016), there are
approximately _____ Latina/o Americans in the United States. - ✔✔55 million
✔✔Assessments should be conducted in - ✔✔the primary language of the client
✔✔Prayers are not generally considered a source of strength for Latino/as. - ✔✔False
✔✔Approximately 68% of Latino/as are immigrants. - ✔✔False
✔✔Your client's family is headed by one parent. According to research, that parent is
more likely to be the father. - ✔✔False
✔✔ According to the authors, minority therapists working with White clients should
avoid acknowledging their racial differences because it can cause tension and division -
✔✔False
✔✔Familismo refers to - ✔✔a high value placed on family loyalty and unity
✔✔Which of he following is NOT a relevant question for counselors to ask? - ✔✔none
of these are correct
✔✔Graduate programs tend to shy away from teaching about antiracism because there
is a limited amount of literature on the topic. - ✔✔False
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SET A+
✔✔What is accurate regarding the educational experience of African Americans? -
✔✔Approximately 23% of African American adults do not have a high school diploma
✔✔The journey to becoming a competent culturally sensitive counselor in working with
diverse populations is not complex as humans have innate characteristics that are
relatively consistent across cultures with similar hopes and dreams that mark their
humanness. - ✔✔False
✔✔The three types of resistance that are often encountered by students studying
diversity training are _________. - ✔✔cognitive, emotional, behavioral
✔✔Assessing the spiritual strengths and beliefs is recommended when working with
African American clients. - ✔✔True
✔✔Approximately what percentage of American Indian children were being placed by
state courts and child welfare workers into non-Indian homes prior to the enactment of
the Indian Child Welfare Act? - ✔✔over 90%
✔✔According to the Bureau of Indian Affairs, since American Indian/Alaska Natives
comprise such a small percentage of the U.S. population, they are relatively "invisible"
and thus susceptible to stereotypes. This is a reason that people are opposed to the
use of Indian themed mascots and logos. - ✔✔True
✔✔In terms of time orientation, American Indians and Alaskan Natives are much more
oriented toward - ✔✔the present
✔✔Statistics indicate that American Indian women suffer a higher rate of domestic
violence as compared to other ethnicities. - ✔✔True
, ✔✔Which is NOT an acculturation orientation? - ✔✔pannational
✔✔The Asian American population is growing rapidly, and, as of 2013, was almost at -
✔✔6 million
✔✔Traditional Asian American families tend to be egalitarian and matriarchal in
structure. - ✔✔False
✔✔An Asian American who is going through the acculturation conflict of separation may
respond in which way? - ✔✔identifies exclusively with Asian culture
✔✔What has been found regarding value differences and their impact on counseling
practice? - ✔✔Among many Asian groups restraint of emotions is equated with maturity.
✔✔Feelings of shame or embarrassment may interfere with self-disclosure in Asian
American clients. - ✔✔True
✔✔According to the U.S. Census Bureau (2014, as cited in Sue & Sue, 2016), there are
approximately _____ Latina/o Americans in the United States. - ✔✔55 million
✔✔Assessments should be conducted in - ✔✔the primary language of the client
✔✔Prayers are not generally considered a source of strength for Latino/as. - ✔✔False
✔✔Approximately 68% of Latino/as are immigrants. - ✔✔False
✔✔Your client's family is headed by one parent. According to research, that parent is
more likely to be the father. - ✔✔False
✔✔ According to the authors, minority therapists working with White clients should
avoid acknowledging their racial differences because it can cause tension and division -
✔✔False
✔✔Familismo refers to - ✔✔a high value placed on family loyalty and unity
✔✔Which of he following is NOT a relevant question for counselors to ask? - ✔✔none
of these are correct
✔✔Graduate programs tend to shy away from teaching about antiracism because there
is a limited amount of literature on the topic. - ✔✔False
