Community Psychology is best described as
counseling sessions which occur within the community system (schools, churches, etc).
interventions that address issues at all levels of the community system.
interventions that are focused on adapting to the needs of the family and community.
interventions that are initiated by members of the community.
ANS: B
REF: Community Psychology
Which of the following is not described by Wright as a key factor in parenting that impacts a child’s development of self-worth?
Disciplinary style
Attitudes toward race
Parental closeness
Freedom to interact with other ethnic groups
ANS: D
REF: Parenting
Parents who try to “toughen up” their children by being overly authoritarian will often end up
alienating children from the family.
teaching children to act out abusively outside the home.
creating negative views of the culture within the home.
not preparing children for microaggression and subtle forms of racism.
ANS: B
REF: Parenting
Bicultural couples tend to demonstrate extremes in
acceptance of bicultural relationships and marriage.
healthy functioning.
conflicts of cultural codes.
ANS: C
REF: Bicultural Children and Families
Differences in how bicultural marriages are conceived and structured are described by Falicov as
cultural differences in marriage.
cultural stereotyping and stress.
conflicts in marital code.
conflicts in cultural code.
ANS: D
REF: Bicultural Children and Families
In order to free biracial children from racialized loyalty binds, parents should
give children permission to have a relationship with all parts of the their culture.
encourage children to create their own culture with the parts of their culture with which they most relate.
openly discuss the important parts of their own culture in the home.
allow children to interact with intergenerational family and community members.
ANS: A
REF: Bicultural Children and Families
ESSAY QUESTIONS
Wright suggests three parenting factors that most support or negate a child’s sense of self-worth. What are these factors and what forms do they support or negate self-esteem?
Discuss common issues related to permission to marry and acceptance into communities of color for biracial couples. What are the possible impacts of these pressures on the relationship?
Test Bank
Cultural Diversity: A Primer for the Human Services
5th Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
Dramatic differences in temperament and activity become apparent between cultures at what age group?
Ages 3-4
Ages 5-7
Newborn/infants
Adolescence
ANS: C
REF: Child Development
In addition to developmental issues related to the experience of racism, Children of Color also face differences in which of the following developmental task, as compared to White children?
Social interaction
Development of independence
Speech and language development
None of these
ANS: D
REF: Child Development
Which of the following is a tactic for maintaining positive self-esteem in Children of Color?
Eliminating discussion of racism in the home
Creating a sense of ethnic pride
Early socialization of Children of Color with White children
All of these
ANS: B
REF: Child Development
Which of the following behaviors is not a cause of the increase in racial identity issues in adolescence?
Broader social participation in the social environment
Dynamics related to dating
Changes in school grouping
Rejection of characteristics perceived as White
ANS: D
REF: Child Development
Obgu describes three types of ethnic minorities in relation to academic success. Which of the following describes the Autonomous group?
Small in number and limited experiences with oppression; perform well academically
Isolated dues to extensive experience with systemic racism; perform poorly academically
Isolated due to cultural differences; perform well academically
Leverage community resources due to extensive experience with systemic racism; perform well academically
ANS: A
REF: Child Development
Which of the following accurately describes a cultural difference in learning styles?
Northern European learning styles focus on collaboration and team work.
African American learning styles have a strong relational component, learning best through competition.
Native Americans have a keen sense of visual observation.
Hawaiians are auditory in their learning style.
ANS: C
REF: Child Development
Which of the following is a critical factor in forming resiliency in Children of Color?
Ability to tolerate inconsistencies between school and home
Perception of culture as a strength rather than a deficit
Success in coping with race-related situations
Comfort level with differences in family structure
ANS: C
REF: Some Basic Notions of Child Tretment
The most significant goal of narrative therapy with children is
the creation of a problem story.
creating resiliency.
depersonalizing the problem.
the identification of a preferred story.
ANS: C
REF: Contemporary Examples of Culturally Sensitive Treatment
Which of the following is not an important aspect of successful school-based social justice intervention programs?
Skill development
Advocacy
Collateral work with teachers and community members
None of these
ANS: D
REF: Contemporary Examples of Culturally Sensitive Treatment
ESSAY QUESTIONS
Describe the three sequential learning processes that are experienced as racial identity evolves in children.
In what ways do different cultural learning styles impact the academic success of Children of Color? Which ethnic groups have been successful academically in the U.S?
In what ways does creation of a “problem story” help children address issues in a more productive way than traditional therapy?
