Question 1

________________ is the ability to work effectively with individuals who are from a different cultural background than yours.

Accepted Answer

A)  Ethnocentrism 
B)  Culture-bound syndrome 
C)  Insight 
D)  Multicultural competence 
A)  Ethnocentrism 
B)  Culture-bound syndrome 
C)  Insight 
D)  Multicultural competence

Question 2

According to Lambert and Barley (2001), approximately __________ of the variance in therapeutic outcome is due to the quality of the relationship between the client and the therapist.

Accepted Answer

A)  10% 
B)  95% 
C)  50% 
D)  30% 
A)  10% 
B)  95% 
C)  50% 
D)  30%

Question 3

All of the following are problems with the large epidemiological studies on mental health except

Accepted Answer

A)  the small sample sizes for some groups. 
B)  they ignore within-group differences. 
C)  the accuracy of diagnoses for members of different cultural groups. 
D)  the large sample sizes for all the ethnic groups. 
A)  the small sample sizes for some groups. 
B)  they ignore within-group differences. 
C)  the accuracy of diagnoses for members of different cultural groups. 
D)  the large sample sizes for all the ethnic groups.

Question 4

According to Cabral and Smith (2011), all of the following are possible explanations for the mixed research results on cultural matching between clients and therapists, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Therapists and clients may have the ability to successfully navigate cultural differences. 
B)  Therapists and clients may over-estimate similarity when they come from the same cultural background. 
C)  It is too difficult therapists and clients to navigate cultural differences. 
D)  Clients and therapist of different backgrounds may be at different stages of cultural identity development. 
A)  Therapists and clients may have the ability to successfully navigate cultural differences. 
B)  Therapists and clients may over-estimate similarity when they come from the same cultural background. 
C)  It is too difficult therapists and clients to navigate cultural differences. 
D)  Clients and therapist of different backgrounds may be at different stages of cultural identity development.

Question 5

When it comes to culture and evidence-based practice in psychology (EBPP):

Accepted Answer

A)  the fields of multicultural psychology and EBPP have always melded together perfectly. 
B)  the fields of multicultural psychology and EBPP originated from two very different sources and were originally very critical of one another. 
C)  if therapists engage in good EBPP, they don't need to be multiculturally competent. 
D)  early EBPP research studies were very careful to include diverse ethnic groups in their samples. 
A)  the fields of multicultural psychology and EBPP have always melded together perfectly. 
B)  the fields of multicultural psychology and EBPP originated from two very different sources and were originally very critical of one another. 
C)  if therapists engage in good EBPP, they don't need to be multiculturally competent. 
D)  early EBPP research studies were very careful to include diverse ethnic groups in their samples.

Question 6

In Kiana's therapy session with her therapist, Alan, questions came up around her gender, ethnic identity, and sexual orientation. Kiana came into that therapeutic relationship with almost all _______________ identities.

Accepted Answer

A)  privileged 
B)  international 
C)  marginalized 
D)  cultural 
A)  privileged 
B)  international 
C)  marginalized 
D)  cultural

Question 7

Capodilupo (2016) suggests that ______________ may be the reason why clients of color tend to terminate after their first therapy session.

Accepted Answer

A)  microaggressions 
B)  stereotype threats 
C)  cultural syndromes 
D)  language variables 
A)  microaggressions 
B)  stereotype threats 
C)  cultural syndromes 
D)  language variables

Question 8

Research studies show that African Americans are more likely to be diagnosed with ________ than their European American counterparts who report the same symptoms.

Accepted Answer

A)  a mood disorder 
B)  schizophrenia 
C)  borderline personality disorder 
D)  an anxiety disorder 
A)  a mood disorder 
B)  schizophrenia 
C)  borderline personality disorder 
D)  an anxiety disorder

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT one of the three types of research used to assess the effectiveness of cultural matching between clients and therapists?

Accepted Answer

A)  Observation 
B)  Analog 
C)  Process-outcome 
D)  Archival 
A)  Observation 
B)  Analog 
C)  Process-outcome 
D)  Archival

Question 10

Research on Asian Americans show that about _____________ who requested an intake appointment from a mental health program failed to show up for this initial session.

Accepted Answer

A)  one fourth 
B)  one tenth 
C)  half 
D)  one third 
A)  one fourth 
B)  one tenth 
C)  half 
D)  one third

Question 11

Binge-eating disorder is characterized by all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  vomiting or purging. 
B)  consumption of large amounts of food in one sitting. 
C)  eating until feeling uncomfortably full. 
D)  feelings of lack of control, embarrassment, disgust, and guilt. 
A)  vomiting or purging. 
B)  consumption of large amounts of food in one sitting. 
C)  eating until feeling uncomfortably full. 
D)  feelings of lack of control, embarrassment, disgust, and guilt.

Question 12

According to the findings of the NCS-R, which group experiences the lowest rates of mental disorder in most categories?

Accepted Answer

A)  Non-Hispanic Whites 
B)  Hispanics 
C)  Asians 
D)  Non-Hispanic Blacks 
A)  Non-Hispanic Whites 
B)  Hispanics 
C)  Asians 
D)  Non-Hispanic Blacks

Question 13

The unique issues faced by sexual minorities, such as coming out, heterosexism, and homophobia, illustrate the need for

Accepted Answer

A)  culture-bound syndromes. 
B)  culture-specific therapies. 
C)  generic forms of psychotherapy. 
D)  new diagnostic criteria. 
A)  culture-bound syndromes. 
B)  culture-specific therapies. 
C)  generic forms of psychotherapy. 
D)  new diagnostic criteria.

Question 14

From a cultural perspective, what is the difficulty with the current popularity of cognitive behavioral approaches to psychotherapy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Their emphasis on uncovering the underlying motives and causes of behavior 
B)  Their emphasis on behavioral expressiveness, such as assertiveness and direct confrontation 
C)  Their emphasis on insight as a curative factor in psychotherapy 
D)  None of the above-Cognitive behavioral therapy is an effective approach for individuals from all cultures. 
A)  Their emphasis on uncovering the underlying motives and causes of behavior 
B)  Their emphasis on behavioral expressiveness, such as assertiveness and direct confrontation 
C)  Their emphasis on insight as a curative factor in psychotherapy 
D)  None of the above-Cognitive behavioral therapy is an effective approach for individuals from all cultures.

Question 15

The revised multicultural counseling competencies now recognize the impact of ____________ on mental health outcomes.

Accepted Answer

A)  underlying psychological dynamics 
B)  individual personality characteristics 
C)  theoretical orientation 
D)  intersecting identities 
A)  underlying psychological dynamics 
B)  individual personality characteristics 
C)  theoretical orientation 
D)  intersecting identities

Question 16

In order for a treatment to be identified as an Empirically-Supported Treatment (EST) it must:

Accepted Answer

A)  be superior to placebo in two or more randomized controlled trials. 
B)  be equivalent to another well-established treatment in several randomized controlled trials. 
C)  be identified by several therapists as an effective treatment. 
D)  Both A and B 
A)  be superior to placebo in two or more randomized controlled trials. 
B)  be equivalent to another well-established treatment in several randomized controlled trials. 
C)  be identified by several therapists as an effective treatment. 
D)  Both A and B

Question 17

What is the best conclusion that can be drawn from the research on cultural matching in psychotherapy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cultural matching does not make a significant difference in therapeutic outcomes. 
B)  Cultural matching always leads to better therapy outcomes. 
C)  Cultural matching is only important for Asian clients. 
D)  More and better-designed studies are needed before firm conclusions can be drawn. 
A)  Cultural matching does not make a significant difference in therapeutic outcomes. 
B)  Cultural matching always leads to better therapy outcomes. 
C)  Cultural matching is only important for Asian clients. 
D)  More and better-designed studies are needed before firm conclusions can be drawn.

Question 18

Which type of study seems to give the strongest evidence in favor of cultural matching between client and therapist?

Accepted Answer

A)  Archival 
B)  Process-outcome 
C)  Analog 
D)  Correlational 
A)  Archival 
B)  Process-outcome 
C)  Analog 
D)  Correlational

Question 19

Parham and colleagues suggest that when working with African American clients therapists should think less about what is ____________ and instead think about what might be ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  right; wrong 
B)  functional; normal 
C)  normal; functional 
D)  spiritual; practical 
A)  right; wrong 
B)  functional; normal 
C)  normal; functional 
D)  spiritual; practical

Question 20

Visits from spirits and a fear of being hexed or bewitched

Accepted Answer

A)  should always be seen as symptoms of psychosis. 
B)  should always be seen as symptoms of depression. 
C)  are normal symptoms experienced by people in most cultures. 
D)  may be acceptable and understood experiences in some cultures. 
A)  should always be seen as symptoms of psychosis. 
B)  should always be seen as symptoms of depression. 
C)  are normal symptoms experienced by people in most cultures. 
D)  may be acceptable and understood experiences in some cultures.

________________ is the ability to work effectively with individuals who are from a different cultural background than yours.

According to Lambert and Barley (2001), approximately __________ of the variance in therapeutic outcome is due to the quality of the relationship between the client and the therapist.

All of the following are problems with the large epidemiological studies on mental health except

According to Cabral and Smith (2011), all of the following are possible explanations for the mixed research results on cultural matching between clients and therapists, EXCEPT:

When it comes to culture and evidence-based practice in psychology (EBPP):

In Kiana's therapy session with her therapist, Alan, questions came up around her gender, ethnic identity, and sexual orientation. Kiana came into that therapeutic relationship with almost all _______________ identities.

Capodilupo (2016) suggests that ______________ may be the reason why clients of color tend to terminate after their first therapy session.

Research studies show that African Americans are more likely to be diagnosed with ________ than their European American counterparts who report the same symptoms.

Which of the following is NOT one of the three types of research used to assess the effectiveness of cultural matching between clients and therapists?

Research on Asian Americans show that about _____________ who requested an intake appointment from a mental health program failed to show up for this initial session.

Binge-eating disorder is characterized by all of the following except

According to the findings of the NCS-R, which group experiences the lowest rates of mental disorder in most categories?

The unique issues faced by sexual minorities, such as coming out, heterosexism, and homophobia, illustrate the need for

From a cultural perspective, what is the difficulty with the current popularity of cognitive behavioral approaches to psychotherapy?

The revised multicultural counseling competencies now recognize the impact of ____________ on mental health outcomes.

In order for a treatment to be identified as an Empirically-Supported Treatment (EST) it must:

What is the best conclusion that can be drawn from the research on cultural matching in psychotherapy?

Which type of study seems to give the strongest evidence in favor of cultural matching between client and therapist?

Parham and colleagues suggest that when working with African American clients therapists should think less about what is __ and instead think about what might be _.

Visits from spirits and a fear of being hexed or bewitched

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

Exam 9: Culture and Mental Health

________________ is the ability to work effectively with individuals who are from a different cultural background than yours.

According to Lambert and Barley (2001), approximately __________ of the variance in therapeutic outcome is due to the quality of the relationship between the client and the therapist.

All of the following are problems with the large epidemiological studies on mental health except

According to Cabral and Smith (2011), all of the following are possible explanations for the mixed research results on cultural matching between clients and therapists, EXCEPT:

When it comes to culture and evidence-based practice in psychology (EBPP):

In Kiana's therapy session with her therapist, Alan, questions came up around her gender, ethnic identity, and sexual orientation. Kiana came into that therapeutic relationship with almost all _______________ identities.

Capodilupo (2016) suggests that ______________ may be the reason why clients of color tend to terminate after their first therapy session.

Research studies show that African Americans are more likely to be diagnosed with ________ than their European American counterparts who report the same symptoms.

Which of the following is NOT one of the three types of research used to assess the effectiveness of cultural matching between clients and therapists?

Research on Asian Americans show that about _____________ who requested an intake appointment from a mental health program failed to show up for this initial session.

Binge-eating disorder is characterized by all of the following except

According to the findings of the NCS-R, which group experiences the lowest rates of mental disorder in most categories?

The unique issues faced by sexual minorities, such as coming out, heterosexism, and homophobia, illustrate the need for

From a cultural perspective, what is the difficulty with the current popularity of cognitive behavioral approaches to psychotherapy?

The revised multicultural counseling competencies now recognize the impact of ____________ on mental health outcomes.

In order for a treatment to be identified as an Empirically-Supported Treatment (EST) it must:

What is the best conclusion that can be drawn from the research on cultural matching in psychotherapy?

Which type of study seems to give the strongest evidence in favor of cultural matching between client and therapist?

Parham and colleagues suggest that when working with African American clients therapists should think less about what is ____________ and instead think about what might be ___________.

Visits from spirits and a fear of being hexed or bewitched

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

Parham and colleagues suggest that when working with African American clients therapists should think less about what is __ and instead think about what might be _.