Question 1

Diagnostic categories in the DSM focus on

Accepted Answer

A)  theoretical explanations for the various disorders. 
B)  behavioral descriptions of symptoms. 
C)  physiological manifestation of symptoms. 
D)  the cultural context of symptoms 
A)  theoretical explanations for the various disorders. 
B)  behavioral descriptions of symptoms. 
C)  physiological manifestation of symptoms. 
D)  the cultural context of symptoms

Question 2

A(n) __________________ approach to counseling and psychotherapy looks at the interaction between persons and their environments.

Accepted Answer

A)  individual 
B)  traditional 
C)  ecological 
D)  monocultural 
A)  individual 
B)  traditional 
C)  ecological 
D)  monocultural

Question 3

In general, Brave Heart et al. (2016) found ____________ rates of mental disorders for American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN).

Accepted Answer

A)  lower 
B)  higher 
C)  similar 
D)  inconclusive 
A)  lower 
B)  higher 
C)  similar 
D)  inconclusive

Question 4

Conducting therapy in the client's preferred language, matching the race/ethnicity of the client and therapist, and incorporating cultural values into therapy, are all examples of:

Accepted Answer

A)  randomized controlled trials. 
B)  evidence-supported therapies. 
C)  culture-bound values. 
D)  cultural adaptation of therapy. 
A)  randomized controlled trials. 
B)  evidence-supported therapies. 
C)  culture-bound values. 
D)  cultural adaptation of therapy.

Question 5

While eating disorders appear to be more common among Whites, why do some researchers think they are on rise in non-White, non-Western cultures?

Accepted Answer

A)  Because of poor nutrition in those cultures 
B)  Because of the restricted diet in those cultures 
C)  Because of increased exposure to Western standards of beauty 
D)  Because of increased exposure to Western foods 
A)  Because of poor nutrition in those cultures 
B)  Because of the restricted diet in those cultures 
C)  Because of increased exposure to Western standards of beauty 
D)  Because of increased exposure to Western foods

Question 6

What appears to be the most consistent finding in the literature regarding eating-related problems and ethnic group membership?

Accepted Answer

A)  African Americans have higher rates of eating-related problems. 
B)  Whites have higher rates of eating-related problems. 
C)  Latino/as have higher rates of eating-related problems. 
D)  Asians have higher rates of eating-related problems. 
A)  African Americans have higher rates of eating-related problems. 
B)  Whites have higher rates of eating-related problems. 
C)  Latino/as have higher rates of eating-related problems. 
D)  Asians have higher rates of eating-related problems.

Question 7

_____________ are core beliefs of one culture that may be inappropriate for another culture.

Accepted Answer

A)  Culture-bound values 
B)  Class-bound values 
C)  Language variables 
D)  Culture-bound syndromes 
A)  Culture-bound values 
B)  Class-bound values 
C)  Language variables 
D)  Culture-bound syndromes

Question 8

Which of the following immigrant groups might have the highest rates of posttraumatic stress disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  British 
B)  Brazilian 
C)  Iraqi 
D)  Mexican 
A)  British 
B)  Brazilian 
C)  Iraqi 
D)  Mexican

Question 9

Woodward et al. (2009) found that about _________ of participants in their sample with a DSM diagnosis had used some form of alternative treatment (e.g., acupuncture, herbal remedies, prayer) in the previous 12 months.

Accepted Answer

A)  1% 
B)  52% 
C)  34% 
D)  68% 
A)  1% 
B)  52% 
C)  34% 
D)  68%

Question 10

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding a social justice approach to counseling and psychotherapy?

Accepted Answer

A)  An individual's problem may reside in the social system. 
B)  Treatment should focus on helping individuals become "good citizens" and maintain the status quo. 
C)  Behaviors that violate social norms may be healthy responses to unhealthy situations. 
D)  Prevention is more effective than treatment. 
A)  An individual's problem may reside in the social system. 
B)  Treatment should focus on helping individuals become "good citizens" and maintain the status quo. 
C)  Behaviors that violate social norms may be healthy responses to unhealthy situations. 
D)  Prevention is more effective than treatment.

Question 11

Which eating disorder seems to have more of a genetic base?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bulimia nervosa 
B)  Anorexia nervosa 
C)  Body dysmorphic disorder 
D)  Social phobia 
A)  Bulimia nervosa 
B)  Anorexia nervosa 
C)  Body dysmorphic disorder 
D)  Social phobia

Question 12

The CPES studies sought to improve on the earlier epidemiologic studies by

Accepted Answer

A)  including significantly larger numbers of participants from ethnic minority groups. 
B)  examining factors not included in the earlier studies, such as educational level and immigrant status. 
C)  conducting paper-and-pencil surveys instead of face-to-face interviews. 
D)  both a and b 
A)  including significantly larger numbers of participants from ethnic minority groups. 
B)  examining factors not included in the earlier studies, such as educational level and immigrant status. 
C)  conducting paper-and-pencil surveys instead of face-to-face interviews. 
D)  both a and b

Question 13

According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), which racial/ethnic group had the highest overall rates of substance use?

Accepted Answer

A)  American Indian/Alaska Natives 
B)  Blacks 
C)  Whites 
D)  Asians 
A)  American Indian/Alaska Natives 
B)  Blacks 
C)  Whites 
D)  Asians

Question 14

Several studies reveal that ethnic minorities are more likely to terminate therapy after _______ session(s) than European Americans.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  5 
C)  10 
D)  3 
A)  1 
B)  5 
C)  10 
D)  3

Question 15

According to the National Comorbidity Survey Replication (NCS-R), what are the most common disorders for U.S. residents?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anxiety disorders 
B)  Substance abuse 
C)  Impulse control disorders 
D)  Mood disorders 
A)  Anxiety disorders 
B)  Substance abuse 
C)  Impulse control disorders 
D)  Mood disorders

Question 16

According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), which racial/ethnic group had the lowest overall rates of substance use?

Accepted Answer

A)  American Indian/Alaska Natives 
B)  Blacks 
C)  Whites 
D)  Asians 
A)  American Indian/Alaska Natives 
B)  Blacks 
C)  Whites 
D)  Asians

Question 17

The highest rates of PTSD among refugees seemed most related to experiences with:

Accepted Answer

A)  family conflicts. 
B)  hunger. 
C)  torture. 
D)  rape. 
A)  family conflicts. 
B)  hunger. 
C)  torture. 
D)  rape.

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a method used for providing culturally appropriate mental health services?

Accepted Answer

A)  Training mental health professionals to work with clients from different cultural backgrounds 
B)  Developing separate services and modes of treatment for members of different cultural groups 
C)  Applying all traditional models of therapy to every cultural group 
D)  Providing services in the native language of clients 
A)  Training mental health professionals to work with clients from different cultural backgrounds 
B)  Developing separate services and modes of treatment for members of different cultural groups 
C)  Applying all traditional models of therapy to every cultural group 
D)  Providing services in the native language of clients

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a cultural syndrome?

Accepted Answer

A)  Brain fag 
B)  Ataque de nervios 
C)  Taijin kyofusho 
D)  Impulse control disorder 
A)  Brain fag 
B)  Ataque de nervios 
C)  Taijin kyofusho 
D)  Impulse control disorder

Question 20

What cultural syndrome is characterized by uncontrollable shouting, crying, trembling, and fainting spells?

Accepted Answer

A)  Brain fag 
B)  Ataque de nervios 
C)  Taijin kyofusho 
D)  Posttraumatic stress disorder 
A)  Brain fag 
B)  Ataque de nervios 
C)  Taijin kyofusho 
D)  Posttraumatic stress disorder

Diagnostic categories in the DSM focus on

A(n) __________________ approach to counseling and psychotherapy looks at the interaction between persons and their environments.

In general, Brave Heart et al. (2016) found ____________ rates of mental disorders for American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN).

Conducting therapy in the client's preferred language, matching the race/ethnicity of the client and therapist, and incorporating cultural values into therapy, are all examples of:

While eating disorders appear to be more common among Whites, why do some researchers think they are on rise in non-White, non-Western cultures?

What appears to be the most consistent finding in the literature regarding eating-related problems and ethnic group membership?

_____________ are core beliefs of one culture that may be inappropriate for another culture.

Which of the following immigrant groups might have the highest rates of posttraumatic stress disorder?

Woodward et al. (2009) found that about _________ of participants in their sample with a DSM diagnosis had used some form of alternative treatment (e.g., acupuncture, herbal remedies, prayer) in the previous 12 months.

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding a social justice approach to counseling and psychotherapy?

Which eating disorder seems to have more of a genetic base?

The CPES studies sought to improve on the earlier epidemiologic studies by

According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), which racial/ethnic group had the highest overall rates of substance use?

Several studies reveal that ethnic minorities are more likely to terminate therapy after _______ session(s) than European Americans.

According to the National Comorbidity Survey Replication (NCS-R), what are the most common disorders for U.S. residents?

According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), which racial/ethnic group had the lowest overall rates of substance use?

The highest rates of PTSD among refugees seemed most related to experiences with:

Which of the following is NOT a method used for providing culturally appropriate mental health services?

Which of the following is NOT a cultural syndrome?

What cultural syndrome is characterized by uncontrollable shouting, crying, trembling, and fainting spells?

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Exam 9: Culture and Mental Health

Diagnostic categories in the DSM focus on

A(n) __________________ approach to counseling and psychotherapy looks at the interaction between persons and their environments.

In general, Brave Heart et al. (2016) found ____________ rates of mental disorders for American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN).

Conducting therapy in the client's preferred language, matching the race/ethnicity of the client and therapist, and incorporating cultural values into therapy, are all examples of:

While eating disorders appear to be more common among Whites, why do some researchers think they are on rise in non-White, non-Western cultures?

What appears to be the most consistent finding in the literature regarding eating-related problems and ethnic group membership?

_____________ are core beliefs of one culture that may be inappropriate for another culture.

Which of the following immigrant groups might have the highest rates of posttraumatic stress disorder?

Woodward et al. (2009) found that about _________ of participants in their sample with a DSM diagnosis had used some form of alternative treatment (e.g., acupuncture, herbal remedies, prayer) in the previous 12 months.

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding a social justice approach to counseling and psychotherapy?

Which eating disorder seems to have more of a genetic base?

The CPES studies sought to improve on the earlier epidemiologic studies by

According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), which racial/ethnic group had the highest overall rates of substance use?

Several studies reveal that ethnic minorities are more likely to terminate therapy after _______ session(s) than European Americans.

According to the National Comorbidity Survey Replication (NCS-R), what are the most common disorders for U.S. residents?

According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), which racial/ethnic group had the lowest overall rates of substance use?

The highest rates of PTSD among refugees seemed most related to experiences with:

Which of the following is NOT a method used for providing culturally appropriate mental health services?

Which of the following is NOT a cultural syndrome?

What cultural syndrome is characterized by uncontrollable shouting, crying, trembling, and fainting spells?

What Is Multicultural Psychology

Multicultural Issues Involving

Cultural Differences in World-Views

Cultural Differences in Communication

Immigrants, Refugees

Stereotyping, Prejudice

Cultural Identity Development

Culture and Health

Where Do We Go From Here

Filters