COUC 504 Quiz: Islam and the Arab
Population
Question 1
3 / 3 pts
A factor that might influence the ease or difficulty of an Arab American’s
adjustment process is
their proximity to an Arab American enclave.
All of the above.
their country of origin.
their reason for coming to the U.S.
Question 2
3 / 3 pts
Counselors working with Arab American clients should explore all of the
following EXCEPT
how their families are related to the presenting problem or solution.
their childhood influences in detail, looking for insights into current issues.
any expectations or concerns they may have about the counseling process.
their degree of acculturation to United States or Arab American customs.
Question 3
3 / 3 pts
Arab Americans tend to be well represented in all sectors of professional life
EXCEPT
teaching.
business.
entrepreneurship.
government.
Question 4
3 / 3 pts
Most Arab Americans are
at various positions along the range of acculturation characteristics.
fully Americanized in their traditions.
marginalized by living in the United States and therefore adhering to neither
set of cultural traditions.
maintaining Arab cultural traditions and avoiding American traditions.
Question 5
3 / 3 pts
The Arab social structure is
patrilineal.
democratic.
matriarchal.
authoritative.
Question 6
3 / 3 pts
All of the following are examples of acculturative stress for Arab Americans
EXCEPT
navigating a new social structure.
transferring former levels of education and employment credentials.
living in close proximity to an Arab American enclave.
learning a new language and cultural customs.
Question 7
3 / 3 pts
Among Arab Americans, religious faiths include each of the following EXCEPT
Christian.
Jewish.
Orthodox.
Muslim.
Question 8
3 / 3 pts
In counseling Arab American clients, the ideal counseling dyad includes
a counselor who serves as the authority figure and resolves the clients
issues.
an Arab American counselor.
a non-Arab American counselor.
a counselor who periodically reviews confidentiality and other aspects of the
counseling relationship.
Question 9
3 / 3 pts
A career-related issue that an Arab American client may present in
counseling is
All of the above are possible career-related issues.
the impact of immigration on work.
the impact of cultural adjustment on work.
workplace discrimination.
Question 10
3 / 3 pts
For prayer and other activities in traditional Arab Muslim households,
only the men pray five times daily.
men and women worship together.
only the women pray five times daily.
the genders are separated.
Question 11
3 / 3 pts
Important considerations in counseling Arab American clients are likely to
include each of the following EXCEPT
engaging clients in developing client’s self awareness and insight.
engaging family and community members if possible.
understanding and identifying the nature of cultural stigmas.
refraining from imposing Western cultural values.
Question 12
3 / 3 pts
__________ is NOT among typical acculturative stressors for Arab Americans.
Networking within Arab American communities
Learning new cultural customs
Professional and educational transferability
Language acquisition
Question 13
3 / 3 pts
Some important cultural characteristics of Arabs include each of the
following EXCEPT
non-verbal communication often used to emphasize verbal messages.
advocates for education.
strong tendency toward religiosity.
dedication to family.
Question 14
3 / 3 pts
Children in collectivistic families (as Arab American families may be) are:
All of the above
less likely to choose a profession or academic major without consulting with
their family
less likely to express family conflict in the teen years
more likely to be protected against influences perceived as corrupting
Question 15
3 / 3 pts
The religious text of Islam is the
Torah.
Qur’an.
All of the above.
Bible.
Quiz Score: 45 out of 45
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