Multicultural Exam 3 Questions with Correct Answers Already Passed
Stepping - Answers a collection of rhythms made by using the hands and feet and occasionally props
such as canes used as a call and response format. It began as a means of communication for slaves. It
became a rite of passage for pledges- highly embraces culture
Slam Poetry - Answers the use of words as identity representation- used these oral traditions to pass
stories down from generation to generation and keep culture alive- this strong use of words helps
people understand the feelings of an experience event if they haven't experienced it.
Contemporary Stereotypes of Oral Tradition - Answers today these traditions have evolved to
incorporate more of an entertainment component and appeal of the art form as well as tell a story.
These art forms still have very powerful and can be used to embrace African American Culture
Cultural Strengths in Therapy - Answers These are important to keep in mind because these strengths
could be used as a type of therapy or way of expression for the individual
African American Population - Answers is increasing in the US- but all people within this group are very
different: some come from west indies, some are immigrants, some come from refugee groups, some
were brought over during slavery- These different experiences impact the individuals worldview and will
alter counseling.
African Americans and Poverty - Answers compared to other groups blacks and Hispanics have the
highest poverty rates-It is important to understand that only 27% of the population lives is in poverty
though, therefore not every African Americans is going to have the same financial situation
African Americans and Mental Illness Rates - Answers rates reported are not correct because research
show that African Americans are over diagnosed with Schizophrenia and underdiagnosed with mood
disorders
African American and Mental Health Services Historically - Answers significant stigma around mental
illness within the African American culture, believe they should be "strong enough" to deal with
anything- underuses mental health services and tend to not seek help until problems are server
African Americans and fear - Answers African Americans may have fear of the mental health system
because in the past, they have been wrongly treated in experiments such as the Tuskegee experiment.
These experiences betrayed their trust in Mental Health professionals
Tuskegee Experiment - Answers experiment to learn about Syphilis in African Americans vs. Whites-told
receiving treatment for bad blood and were given mercury etc.- when newer/safer treatment was
developed the African Americans were not given the new treatments
African American Seeking Mental Health Care Today - Answers African Americans are more likely to use
services but end the use of services prematurely while other studies say African Americans are less likely
, to use mental health services-overall African Americans are more likely to seek help from medical
professional rather than mental health counselor
African Americans Treatment Quality - Answers African Americans were found to be less likely to receive
appropriate care for depression and anxiety therefore meaning that the care African Americans receive
does not adhere to the official clinical guidelines
African Americans Therapist Preference - Answers prefer one of their own race or one with cultural
competence who is willing to talk openly about race
African Americans Mental Illness Symptoms - Answers more likely to experience symptoms physically
such as headache, stomach problems, fatigue rather than emotionally (sadness)
Social stress hypotheses - Answers suggests African American clients should have more severe
symptoms and higher illness rates given exposure to stresses like discrimination or poverty
Stress buffering hypotheses - Answers suggests symptoms would be less severe due to cultural
strengths, such as family cohesion
Suggestions for Clinical Practice - Answers discuss race/ethnicity in first session, discuss how the client
expresses feelings, educate client on treatment and confidentiality, assess worldview and racial identity,
investigate protective/risk factors, look at internal/external sources of a problem, be collaborative, and
be open to self-disclosure,
Native American population after Europeans came - Answers numbers dramatically decreased- About 10
million people before and only 300,000 remained-Many were forced off their land and many died from
diseases brought over by the colonists
Native Americans Within Group Differences - Answers many people speak different languages, after
colonialization many had different experiences, about 22% live on reservations while the other 78% live
in urban areas. These differences in living situations can being about different issues for people
Pow Wow - Answers ethnic dance that is an expression of racial and cultural identity and traditions-
originated with ceremonial dances and social dances in the 1800s.
American Indian Hero Video - Answers cultural values portrayed include community focused on taking
care of everyone, education, keeping cultural values alive, role modeling for next generation on how to
be an American Indian, help those in need
1% of the population but 50% of the diversity - Answers Native Americans only make up 1% of the US
population but within that one 1% there are over 557 recognized tribal nations and over 252 languages
represented. Therefore there is a lot of diversity in that 1%
Generational Trauma - Answers trauma experienced years ago but todays generation is still effected by
it- the Native Americans experience this through the effects of boarding schools because children were
taken away and parents weren't given the parenting experience
Stepping - Answers a collection of rhythms made by using the hands and feet and occasionally props
such as canes used as a call and response format. It began as a means of communication for slaves. It
became a rite of passage for pledges- highly embraces culture
Slam Poetry - Answers the use of words as identity representation- used these oral traditions to pass
stories down from generation to generation and keep culture alive- this strong use of words helps
people understand the feelings of an experience event if they haven't experienced it.
Contemporary Stereotypes of Oral Tradition - Answers today these traditions have evolved to
incorporate more of an entertainment component and appeal of the art form as well as tell a story.
These art forms still have very powerful and can be used to embrace African American Culture
Cultural Strengths in Therapy - Answers These are important to keep in mind because these strengths
could be used as a type of therapy or way of expression for the individual
African American Population - Answers is increasing in the US- but all people within this group are very
different: some come from west indies, some are immigrants, some come from refugee groups, some
were brought over during slavery- These different experiences impact the individuals worldview and will
alter counseling.
African Americans and Poverty - Answers compared to other groups blacks and Hispanics have the
highest poverty rates-It is important to understand that only 27% of the population lives is in poverty
though, therefore not every African Americans is going to have the same financial situation
African Americans and Mental Illness Rates - Answers rates reported are not correct because research
show that African Americans are over diagnosed with Schizophrenia and underdiagnosed with mood
disorders
African American and Mental Health Services Historically - Answers significant stigma around mental
illness within the African American culture, believe they should be "strong enough" to deal with
anything- underuses mental health services and tend to not seek help until problems are server
African Americans and fear - Answers African Americans may have fear of the mental health system
because in the past, they have been wrongly treated in experiments such as the Tuskegee experiment.
These experiences betrayed their trust in Mental Health professionals
Tuskegee Experiment - Answers experiment to learn about Syphilis in African Americans vs. Whites-told
receiving treatment for bad blood and were given mercury etc.- when newer/safer treatment was
developed the African Americans were not given the new treatments
African American Seeking Mental Health Care Today - Answers African Americans are more likely to use
services but end the use of services prematurely while other studies say African Americans are less likely
, to use mental health services-overall African Americans are more likely to seek help from medical
professional rather than mental health counselor
African Americans Treatment Quality - Answers African Americans were found to be less likely to receive
appropriate care for depression and anxiety therefore meaning that the care African Americans receive
does not adhere to the official clinical guidelines
African Americans Therapist Preference - Answers prefer one of their own race or one with cultural
competence who is willing to talk openly about race
African Americans Mental Illness Symptoms - Answers more likely to experience symptoms physically
such as headache, stomach problems, fatigue rather than emotionally (sadness)
Social stress hypotheses - Answers suggests African American clients should have more severe
symptoms and higher illness rates given exposure to stresses like discrimination or poverty
Stress buffering hypotheses - Answers suggests symptoms would be less severe due to cultural
strengths, such as family cohesion
Suggestions for Clinical Practice - Answers discuss race/ethnicity in first session, discuss how the client
expresses feelings, educate client on treatment and confidentiality, assess worldview and racial identity,
investigate protective/risk factors, look at internal/external sources of a problem, be collaborative, and
be open to self-disclosure,
Native American population after Europeans came - Answers numbers dramatically decreased- About 10
million people before and only 300,000 remained-Many were forced off their land and many died from
diseases brought over by the colonists
Native Americans Within Group Differences - Answers many people speak different languages, after
colonialization many had different experiences, about 22% live on reservations while the other 78% live
in urban areas. These differences in living situations can being about different issues for people
Pow Wow - Answers ethnic dance that is an expression of racial and cultural identity and traditions-
originated with ceremonial dances and social dances in the 1800s.
American Indian Hero Video - Answers cultural values portrayed include community focused on taking
care of everyone, education, keeping cultural values alive, role modeling for next generation on how to
be an American Indian, help those in need
1% of the population but 50% of the diversity - Answers Native Americans only make up 1% of the US
population but within that one 1% there are over 557 recognized tribal nations and over 252 languages
represented. Therefore there is a lot of diversity in that 1%
Generational Trauma - Answers trauma experienced years ago but todays generation is still effected by
it- the Native Americans experience this through the effects of boarding schools because children were
taken away and parents weren't given the parenting experience
