1. Which of the following is the best definition of racism? a) Individual attitudes, behaviors, actions, or institutional practices that subordinate an individual or group because of race or skin color. b) Discrimination based on skin color, but this does not include stereotyping or prejudice thoughts or actions. c) Legal action taken against non-White racial and ethnic minorities due to stereotyping and prejudice. d) Discrimination, prejudice, or stereotyping in the work place or media based on race or skin color.
1. Which of the following is the best definition of racism?
| a) Individual attitudes, behaviors, actions, or institutional practices that subordinate an individual or group because of race or skin color. |
| b) Discrimination based on skin color, but this does not include stereotyping or prejudice thoughts or actions. |
| c) Legal action taken against non-White racial and ethnic minorities due to stereotyping and prejudice. |
| d) Discrimination, prejudice, or stereotyping in the work place or media based on race or skin color. |
2. Elizabeth is 22 years old and has autism. She often prefers to dress in men’s clothes and sometimes asks that others call her Andrew. Several of the service providers who work with her refuse to call her Andrew and ask her to dress in women’s clothing, causing her to become distressed and irritable. What is the must culturally competent response to this situation?
| a) Provide independent living skills training to help Elizabeth dress in women’s clothing and answer to her given name. |
| b) Respect Elizabeth’s choice, but encourage her to act and dress as a woman when she is around her other service providers. |
| c) Discuss the issue with a psychologist to make sure Elizabeth understands gender identity and to determine if this is a behavior problem. |
| d) Respect Elizabeth’s choice by calling her Andrew, letting her dress in men’s clothes, and helping her advocate against discrimination in the community. |
3. Which of the following is a common misperception about people based on socioeconomic status (SES)?
| a) SES refers to the measure of a person’s social and economic position as compared to others. |
| b) Individuals with IDD can come from a wide variety of SES backgrounds. |
| c) People of lower SES are typically uneducated and want hand-outs. |
| d) SES can encompass a person’s income, education, and occupation. |
4. Thomas is an 11-year-old boy and has a fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. He is White and his family identifies as having Irish and Scottish ancestry. His family attends a Catholic church. Which of the following is a secondary dimension of Thomas’ identity?
| a) Has fetal alcohol spectrum disorder |
| b) White with Irish and Scottish ancestry |
| c) Attends a Catholic church |
| d) Is 11-years-old |
5. How does the Americans with Disabilities Act protect individuals with IDD from discrimination?
| a) It provides special legal protections for people with IDD. |
| b) It prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in employment, state and local government, and other public accommodations. |
| c) It makes it a felony offense to discriminate against people with IDD in employment. |
| d) It does not protect individuals with IDD, it only protects individuals with physical disabilities against discrimination. |
6. Sasha is African-American and enjoys listening to hip-hop and rap music. Her DSP dislikes this music, and often tells Sasha to “stop playing gangster music.” This represents which area of cultural conflict?
| a) Health considerations |
| b) Media interests |
| c) Personal habits |
| d) Association with others |
7. Culture is the way of life within a group of people that can affect fundamental behaviors. Which of the following is NOT an example of a fundamental behavior affected by culture?
| a) How you interpret the actions of others. |
| b) What you believe are standards for correct behavior. |
| c) How much you get paid for your job. |
| d) How you communicate with others. |
8. Which of the following is NOT a primary dimension of diversity?
| a) Race/Ethnicity |
| b) Age |
| c) Sexual orientation |
| d) Relationship status |
9. True or False: Cultural competence requires that you only focus on the similarities you have with others and ignore the differences.
| a) True |
| b) False |
10. Which of the following is the best definition of cultural competence?
| a) Having a deep understanding of all cultures and societies from around the world. |
| b) Having knowledge of one’s own culture and how you can influence other people from different backgrounds. |
| c) Ignoring the cultural background of the individual you serve and focusing on them as a person. |
| d) Acting in ways that show respect for a person’s cultural background while minimizing conflict. |
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Culture is the way of life within a group of people that can affect fundamental behaviors. Which of the following is NOT an example of a fundamental behavior affected by culture?
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