cultural competency
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char3.docx· Assessment Instructions To prepare for this assessment, complete the following: • Select one of the stories from the Cultural Competency Resources List media piece (linked in the Required Resources) as your issue.
Write a 5–6-page assessment in which you complete the following:
· Identify and describe the issue or issues in the selected story.
· Evaluate the selected psychological theory from a cultural perspective.
· Assess, from the selected theoretical point of view, how cultural differences contributed to the misunderstandings involved in your selected issue.
· Explain how you would propose to resolve the issue from a culturally sensitive perspective. Using psychological principles from your selected theoretical perspective, describe best practices for resolving or improving the cultural dilemma.
· Describe the competencies necessary for working in a culturally diverse environment.
· Reflect upon and discuss how your attitudes associated with culture, ethnicity, and diversity may affect your future professional behaviors. Additional Requirements Your assessment should meet the following requirements: • Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message. • APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to APA sixth edition style and formatting. • Number of resources: Use a minimum of three (3) academic resources. • Length: Submission includes 5–6 typed, double-spaced pages. • Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.
