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nigrescence Ans: the process of developing a black identity,
moving from a eurocentric perspective, developed by William E.
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Cross Jr.
preencounter Ans: the first stage of the Cross black identity
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development model characterized by anti-Black attitudes and a
positive White orientation
encounter Ans: the second stage of the Cross black identity
development model, characterized by a specific experience that
prompts the Black individual to begin to notice and question his or
her racial identity
immersion/emersion Ans: the third stage of the Cross black
identity development model, characterized by a response to
conflict and anxiety from the encounter status, which prompts the
individual to retreat and embrace symbols and artifacts of Black
identity, and then develop a more sophisticated Black identity
internalization Ans: the fourth stage of the Cross black identity
development model, when the Black individual is more accepting
of his racial identity and integrates it with other cultural identities
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internalization on commitment Ans: the fifth stage of the Cross
black identity development model, represented by the individual
being an advocate for Black issues
Helms POCRID Ans: applied Cross' Nigrescence model to all
people of color
conformity Ans: first stage of POCRID, when individuals of color
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may embrace racial stereotypes, blaming people of color for their
problems. Individuals at this status may not socialize with other
people of color. there is no awareness of racism
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dissonance Ans: second stage of POCRID, experience a crisis that
increases their awareness that racism exists. conflict may lead
individuals of color to appreciate aspects of their respective racial
groups and distrust the dominant racial group
Helms immersion Ans: third stage of POCRID, individuals in this
status actively reject White culture and have increased racial
pride, retreating in their own racial group practices
Helms internalization Ans: fourth stage of POCRID, individuals
increasingly identify with individuals of other oppressed identities
and develop an individualized racial self-concept. individuals
interact with Whites more flexibly and objectivity
integrative awareness Ans: fifth stage of POCRID, individuals
develop a more complex view of all racial groups and work to
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eliminate all forms of oppression. this status differs from Cross' last
status, which focuses on advocacy for Black issues only
WRID Ans: white racial identity development, developed by
Helms and Hardiman
contact Ans: first stage of WRID, whites in this status are unaware
that racism exists and deny race plays a role in their interactions
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with others
disintegration Ans: second stage of WRID, whites become
uncomfortable with the notion of racial superiority. Similar to the
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second status of minority racial identity development models,
there is a racialized vent that increases Whites' awareness that
racism exists, creating feelings of anxiety, guilt, and/or anger
reintegration Ans: third stage of WRID, whites that experience this
status typically try to lessen the anxiety experienced in the
disintegration status and demonstrate intolerance and anger
toward those of different racial groups
pseudo independence Ans: fourth stage of WRID, whites may
move toward this status, whereas they address conflict by making
a superficial commitment to racism issues. However, there are
often discrepancies between attitudes and behaviors toward
other racial groups: they do not "walk the talk,"
wite immersion Ans: fifth stage of WRID, whites in this status renew
their efforts to address racism and redefine their "Whiteness." This
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status involves increased self-reflection and self-understanding of
individuals' role in perpetuating racial privilege
autonomy Ans: sixth stage of WRID, advocacy for Whites: Whites
strive to relinquish some of their White privilege and dismantle the
racist status quo
Helms' racial interaction theory Ans: conceptualized how Whites
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and people of color, at various racial identity development
statuses, might interact and if those interactions would be
adaptive or maladaptive
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parallel interactions Ans: both individuals are at similar racial
identity statuses, resulting in more harmonious race-based
communications.
regressive interactions Ans: one individual (typically the one with
more social power) is at a lower racial identity status than the
other individual. this creates frustration and leads to early
termination in a counseling setting
progressive interactions Ans: one individual of a higher social
power exhibiting a more advanced racial identity status than the
other individual. this creates an interaction whereby race and
culture may be addressed in counseling, thereby facilitating the
racial identity development process for both individuals
cpce exam questions (purple book,
practice tests, pocket handbook, etc.)
Questions and Answers (100% Correct
Answers) Already Graded A+
nigrescence Ans: the process of developing a black identity,
moving from a eurocentric perspective, developed by William E.
© 2025 Assignment Expert
Cross Jr.
preencounter Ans: the first stage of the Cross black identity
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development model characterized by anti-Black attitudes and a
positive White orientation
encounter Ans: the second stage of the Cross black identity
development model, characterized by a specific experience that
prompts the Black individual to begin to notice and question his or
her racial identity
immersion/emersion Ans: the third stage of the Cross black
identity development model, characterized by a response to
conflict and anxiety from the encounter status, which prompts the
individual to retreat and embrace symbols and artifacts of Black
identity, and then develop a more sophisticated Black identity
internalization Ans: the fourth stage of the Cross black identity
development model, when the Black individual is more accepting
of his racial identity and integrates it with other cultural identities
, 2
internalization on commitment Ans: the fifth stage of the Cross
black identity development model, represented by the individual
being an advocate for Black issues
Helms POCRID Ans: applied Cross' Nigrescence model to all
people of color
conformity Ans: first stage of POCRID, when individuals of color
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may embrace racial stereotypes, blaming people of color for their
problems. Individuals at this status may not socialize with other
people of color. there is no awareness of racism
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dissonance Ans: second stage of POCRID, experience a crisis that
increases their awareness that racism exists. conflict may lead
individuals of color to appreciate aspects of their respective racial
groups and distrust the dominant racial group
Helms immersion Ans: third stage of POCRID, individuals in this
status actively reject White culture and have increased racial
pride, retreating in their own racial group practices
Helms internalization Ans: fourth stage of POCRID, individuals
increasingly identify with individuals of other oppressed identities
and develop an individualized racial self-concept. individuals
interact with Whites more flexibly and objectivity
integrative awareness Ans: fifth stage of POCRID, individuals
develop a more complex view of all racial groups and work to
, 3
eliminate all forms of oppression. this status differs from Cross' last
status, which focuses on advocacy for Black issues only
WRID Ans: white racial identity development, developed by
Helms and Hardiman
contact Ans: first stage of WRID, whites in this status are unaware
that racism exists and deny race plays a role in their interactions
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with others
disintegration Ans: second stage of WRID, whites become
uncomfortable with the notion of racial superiority. Similar to the
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second status of minority racial identity development models,
there is a racialized vent that increases Whites' awareness that
racism exists, creating feelings of anxiety, guilt, and/or anger
reintegration Ans: third stage of WRID, whites that experience this
status typically try to lessen the anxiety experienced in the
disintegration status and demonstrate intolerance and anger
toward those of different racial groups
pseudo independence Ans: fourth stage of WRID, whites may
move toward this status, whereas they address conflict by making
a superficial commitment to racism issues. However, there are
often discrepancies between attitudes and behaviors toward
other racial groups: they do not "walk the talk,"
wite immersion Ans: fifth stage of WRID, whites in this status renew
their efforts to address racism and redefine their "Whiteness." This
, 4
status involves increased self-reflection and self-understanding of
individuals' role in perpetuating racial privilege
autonomy Ans: sixth stage of WRID, advocacy for Whites: Whites
strive to relinquish some of their White privilege and dismantle the
racist status quo
Helms' racial interaction theory Ans: conceptualized how Whites
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and people of color, at various racial identity development
statuses, might interact and if those interactions would be
adaptive or maladaptive
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parallel interactions Ans: both individuals are at similar racial
identity statuses, resulting in more harmonious race-based
communications.
regressive interactions Ans: one individual (typically the one with
more social power) is at a lower racial identity status than the
other individual. this creates frustration and leads to early
termination in a counseling setting
progressive interactions Ans: one individual of a higher social
power exhibiting a more advanced racial identity status than the
other individual. this creates an interaction whereby race and
culture may be addressed in counseling, thereby facilitating the
racial identity development process for both individuals
