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Multicultural Competence Self-

Assessment Instructions

Below is a list of statements dealing with multicultural issues within a mental health context.

Please indicate the degree to which you agree with each statement by selecting the appropriate degree.

Question 1 of 21

I am aware that being born a minority in this society brings with it certain challenges that White people do not have to face.

Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

Your answer is Strongly Disagree.

Question 2 of 21

I am aware of how my own values might affect my client.

Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

Your answer is Disagree.

Question 3 of 21

I have an excellent ability to assess, accurately, the mental health needs of persons with disabilities.

Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

Your answer is Agree.

Question 4 of 21

I am aware of institutional barriers that affect the client.

Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

Your answer is Agree.

Question 5 of 21

I have an excellent ability to assess, accurately, the mental health needs of lesbians.

Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

Your answer is Disagree.

Question 6 of 21

I have an excellent ability to assess, accurately, the mental health needs of older adults.

Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

Your answer is Agree.

Question 7 of 21

I have an excellent ability to identify the strengths and weaknesses of psychological tests in terms of their use with persons from different cultural, racial and/or ethnic backgrounds.

Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

Your answer is Disagree.

Question 8 of 21

I am aware that counselors frequently impose their own cultural values upon minority clients.

Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

Your answer is Agree.

Question 9 of 21

My communication skills are appropriate for my clients.

Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

Your answer is Strongly Agree.

Question 10 of 21

I am aware that being born a White person in this society carries with it certain advantages.

Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

Your answer is Agree.

Question 11 of 21

I am aware of how my cultural background and experiences have influenced my attitudes about psychological processes.

Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

Your answer is Disagree.

Question 12 of 21

I have an excellent ability to critique multicultural research.

Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

Your answer is Agree.

Question 13 of 21

I have an excellent ability to assess, accurately, the mental health needs of men.

Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

Your answer is Agree.

Question 14 of 21

I am aware of institutional barriers that may inhibit minorities from using mental health services.

Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

Your answer is Agree.

Question 15 of 21

I can discuss, within a group, the differences among ethnic groups (e.g. low socioeconomic status (SES), Puerto Rican client vs. high SES Puerto Rican client).

Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

Your answer is Strongly Agree.

Question 16 of 21

I can identify my reactions that are based on stereotypical beliefs about different ethnic groups.

Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

Your answer is Strongly Agree.

Question 17 of 21

I have an excellent ability to assess, accurately, the mental health needs of populations.

Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

Your answer is Agree.

Question 18 of 21

I have an excellent ability to assess, accurately, the mental health needs of gay men.

Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

Your answer is Disagree.

Question 19 of 21

I am knowledgeable of acculturation models for various ethnic minority groups.

Strongly Disagree

Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

Your answer is Agree.

Question 20 of 21

I have an excellent ability to assess, accurately, the mental health needs of women.

Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

Your answer is Strongly Agree.

Question 21 of 21

I have an excellent ability to assess, accurately, the mental health needs of persons who come from very poor socioeconomic backgrounds.

Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

Your answer is Strongly Agree.

Your Scores:

Cultural Knowledge (15 out of 20)

Awareness of Cultural Barriers (16 out of 24)

Sensitivity & Responsiveness to Consumers (9 out of 12)

Socio-cultural Diversities (21 out of 28)