Unit 1

Question 1

Cultural sensitivity

Answer 1

Aware of differences between groups without judgment

Question 2

Cultural competence

Answer 2

Individuals and organizations effectively working cross-culturally

Question 3

Cultural responsiveness

Answer 3

Responses that establish safe, inclusive environments where differences are respected and honored

Question 4

Cultural responsiveness:
Primary premise is that: ____

Answer 4

Differences are viewed as strengths

Question 5

Cultural humility:

Process of: _____

Answer 5

Lifelong self-reflection and continuous learning

Question 6

Cultural humility:

Seeks to address (2)

Answer 6

1) Power imbalances
2) Systemic inequity

Question 7

Cultural incapacity

Answer 7

Dominant culture not accounting for cultural differences and needs

Question 8

Cultural blindness

Answer 8

Does not recognize that cultural differences are relevant

Question 9

Core principles of the Code (4)

Answer 9

1) Compassion, dignity, respect
2) Benefit others
3) Integrity
4) Competence

Question 10

Defining and building cultural competence (3)

Answer 10

1) Awareness strategies
2) Knowledge
3) Communication skills

Question 11

Cultural competence tools (3)

Answer 11

1) Personal reflection
2) Service delivery
3) Policies and procedures

Question 12

Developing cultural awareness:
Organizational strategies (4)

Answer 12

1) Cultural officer
2) Training
3) Supervision embedding
4) Social validity assessments

Question 13

Improving cultural responsiveness (3)

Answer 13

1) Allocate time, experiences, and behavior
2) Seek new experiences
3) Nurture a community of practice

Question 14

Teaching cultural humility (3)

Answer 14

1) Assessment
2) Culture
3) General interviewing

Question 15

Supervision embedding

Answer 15

Making the development of cultural awareness a standard part of supervisory activities

Question 15

Knowledge strategies encourage us to

Answer 15

Gain knowledge about practices that are common in the client’s culture and letting this understanding guide our clinical decisions

Question 16

Teaching cultural humility: Assessments targets (8)

Answer 16

1) ABC treatments attempted
2) Concerns/priorities
3) Record review
4) Onset
5) Preferences
6) Communication skills
7) Ask interviewee questions
8) No specific treatment suggested

Question 17

Teaching cultural humility: Cultural targets (9)

Answer 17

1) Interpreter
2) Preferred language
3) Analysis of cultural identity
4) Idioms and expressions
5) Roles of family members
6) Clarifying questions
7) Offensive words or statements
8) Assumptions regarding values
9) Technical jargon

Question 18

Teaching cultural humility: General interviewing targets (6)

Answer 18

1) Responding to feedback
2) Requesting feedback and correction
3) Interrupting
4) Summarizing information
5) Empathic statements
6) Nodding and minimal expression

Question 19

Defining and building cultural competence: Awareness strategies (4)

Answer 19

1) Self-reflection about potential biases
2) Preparedness to serve different populations
3) Participate in cultural immersion experiences with diverse communities
4) Participate in cultural competence training

Question 20

Defining and building cultural competence: Knowledge (7)

Answer 20

1) Family rituals, traditions, routines, religion, and spirituality
2) Authority figures within and outside of their family
3) Views on health, disability, and disease
4) Evaluate and determine the fit between an assessment/ intervention and the cultural backgrounds
5) Gain knowledge about the culture (values, beliefs, and practices) and history of diverse clients
6) Understand the population as a whole
7) Scientific evidence relevant to the evaluation and treatment of diverse children and families

Question 21

Defining and building cultural competence: Communication skills (5)

Answer 21

1) Develop relationship-building including how to address family members and use and interpret nonverbal cues
2) Become skilled at working with a translator
3) Partner with traditional and spiritual leaders
4) Try new strategies
5) When unsure, ask questions and practice active listening

Question 22

Vancouver Cultural Competence Self-Assessment: Awareness (4)

Answer 22

1) Acceptance of ambiguity
2) Challenge stereotypes
3) Awareness of social justice issues
4) Awareness of white privilege, if white

Question 23

Vancouver Cultural Competence Self-Assessment: Knowledge (4)

Answer 23

1) Understand the influence culture can have
2) Commitment to lifelong learning
3) Understand the impact of racism, homophobia, discrimination, etc.
4) Know my limitations

Question 24

Individual cultural humility

Answer 24

Looking within ourselves, including how our own biases and experiences influence our interactions with the world around us

Question 25

Organizational cultural humility

Answer 25

Staffing and hiring practices, pay discrepancies, and discrepancies in opportunities for professional growth within the organization