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A number of models based on the ecological framework promote ethnic sensitive and culturally
responsive practice. These models require social workers to do the following:
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become aware of your own values and cultures
learn about other groups' cultures
develop skills working with people from other cultures
all of the above
Response Feedback:
see page 132
• Question 2
0 out of 1 points
The colonization of the First Nations people allowed white settlers to work
together with First Nations people to further develop the land.
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True
False
Response Feedback:
See page 126
• Question 3
1 out of 1 points
One social work mandate requires social workers is to practice in a way that
respects diversity and is free of discrimination.
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True
False
Response Feedback:
See page 129
• Question 4
0 out of 1 points
In a social work context, what is the correct terminology to describe an immigrant who has
cross the border unlawfully?
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illegal alien
undocumented or unauthorized immigrant
illegal immigrant
none of the above
Response Feedback:
see page 127
• Question 5
0 out of 1 points
The development of skills that reflects a true understanding of diversity and
ability to practice with diverse individuals is known as:
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Empowerment
Multicultural practice
Client centered practice
Cultural competence
Response Feedback:
See page 131
• Question 6
0 out of 1 points
Which of the following practices is not used by social workers to gain cultural
competence in their practice with diverse social groups:
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Empowerment Model
The Medical Model
Ecological Framework
A Strengths Perspective
Response Feedback:
See page 131
• Question 7
1 out of 1 points
Self-awareness is an absolute requirement for any social worker who seeks to
build cultural competence in his or her practice.
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True
False
Response Feedback:
See page 133
• Question 8
1 out of 1 points
Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding diversity in America?
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80% of the current population is categorized as white or anglo; 50 years ago the
population was 90 percent white
50 years from now less than 75% of the population will be categorized as white
The population of Latinos is expected to double over the next 50 years.
Census data indicates that 10% of the population identifies as gay or lesbian.
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There is no census data on people who identify as gay or lesbian.
• Question 9
1 out of 1 points
Part of becoming a social worker is making a commitment to fight for social justice.
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True
False
• Question 10
0 out of 1 points
Which of the following is true about U.S. demographic characteristics?
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White people will always be in the majority
Less than 1% of the population identifies as lesbian or gay
The Latino population is expected to double over the next 50 years
The Asian American/Pacific Islander population is expected to double over the
next 50 years.
Response Feedback:
See page 124
• Question 11
0 out of 1 points
Social workers can easily recognize situations of institutional discrimination.
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True
False
Response Feedback:
See page 95
• Question 12
1 out of 1 points
Which of the following is NOT an explanation for discrimination of oppression?
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Biological determinism, or the belief that innate characteristic explain why some
people are better than others.
The socialization process in which we learn prejudice and discrimination
through observation in our families and culture.
Scarce resources and self-interest.
None of the above.
Response Feedback:
see pp 106-107
• Question 13
1 out of 1 points
When a person experiences a problem and becomes frustrated and angry
and looks for someone else to blame, he or she is engaging in which of
the following?
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Projection
Scapegoating
Rationalization
Selective attention
Response Feedback:
See page 103
• Question 14
1 out of 1 points
Privilege is attained simply by being a member of a dominant group.
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True
False
Response Feedback:
See page 100
• Question 15
1 out of 1 points
The idea that inequities exist due to innate biological characteristics:
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Is no longer accepted as a theory
Refers to a belief in biological determinism
Suggests there are no inherent differences between groups
Is a good justification for oppression
Response Feedback:
See page 102
• Question 16
1 out of 1 points
Part of becoming a social worker is making a commitment to fight for social
justice.
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True
False
Response Feedback:
See page 96
• Question 17
1 out of 1 points
Prejudice is ...
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an action against someone because of their race, gender, sexuality, religion, etc.
systematic and pervasive mistreatment of people based on their membership in a
certain group.
an attitude that involves judging or disliking groups based on misinformation or
myths.
the same thing as institutional discrimination.
Response
Feedback:
an attitude that involved judging or disliking groups based on
misinformation or myths. It is different from discrimination, oppression
and institutional racism. p. 98.
• Question 18
1 out of 1 points
Which of the following is an example of oppression?
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A person who treats people from a particular racial group differently from others
A person's perception that a particular group is less worthy
Lack of funding for school districts that serve poor communities
Services that exist in order to provide financial relief to those in need
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Lack of funding for school districts that serve poor communities.
• Question 19
1 out of 1 points
What is Social Justice?
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fairness that exists in human relationships
equal access to educational and employment opportunities
coercively maintained privilege
both a and b
Response Feedback:
both a and b
See p. 97.
• Question 20
1 out of 1 points
The “melting pot” is a term used to describe the way groups are empowered to
contribute their strengths to U.S. society.
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True
False
Response Feedback:
See page 104
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