Cultural Awareness & Ethics
FA Review (Qns & Ans)
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1. Multiple Choice
Question : Cultural competence involves which of the following
key components?
a) Awareness, knowledge, and skills
b) Assimilation, integration, and marginalization
c) Ethics, legislation, and compliance
d) Intuition, observation, and experience
ANS : a) Awareness, knowledge, and skills
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, Rationale : Cultural competence requires awareness of one's
own biases, knowledge of diverse cultural practices, and skills to
interact respectfully.
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2. Fill-in-the-Blank
Question : The ethical principle of __________ requires that
psychologists respect the rights, dignity, and cultural diversity of
their clients.
ANS : Respect for persons
Rationale : Respect for persons emphasizes acknowledging
cultural diversity and individual autonomy in ethical practice.
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3. True/False
Question : Cultural humility involves continuous self-reflection
and openness to learning about different cultural perspectives.
ANS : True
Rationale : Cultural humility emphasizes ongoing self-
reflection and adaptation to ensure respectful and effective cross-
cultural interactions.
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4. Multiple Response
Question : Which ethical principles are integral to addressing
cultural biases in psychological practice?
a) Beneficence
b) Autonomy
c) Nonmaleficence
d) Confidentiality
ANSs : a) Beneficence, b) Autonomy, c) Nonmaleficence
Rationale : These principles guide psychologists to act in their
clients' best interests, respect their autonomy, and avoid harm.
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5. Multiple Choice
Question : According to Hofstede’s cultural dimensions, a
society that values independence and personal achievement is
high in:
a) Individualism
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, b) Collectivism
c) Uncertainty avoidance
d) Power distance
ANS : a) Individualism
Rationale : Individualistic cultures prioritize personal goals and
autonomy over group cohesion.
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6. Fill-in-the-Blank
Question : Ethical dilemmas arise when __________ values or
principles conflict, requiring careful evaluation and decision-
making.
ANS : Competing
Rationale : Competing values (e.g., confidentiality vs. duty to
protect) often lead to ethical dilemmas.
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7. True/False
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