SWK UNIT 1 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
100% CORRECT ANSWERS
Which of the following is NOT one of cross' assumptions about a culturally competent
care system? - Answer- c. it reflects the validity and superiority of the thought patterns
of western peoples
The majority of human service agencies today would be classified into which category
on the continuum of cultural competence in agencies (developed by cross et al.)? -
Answer- cultural pre-competence
Two qualities critical to one's pursuit of cultural competence are self-honesty and
____________. - Answer- sustained commitment
Cross cultural service delivery - Answer- The provision of human services in a situation
where provider and client come from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Empowerment - Answer- a helping strategy that involves supporting, encouraging, and
giving clients skills to become their own advocates
Cultural diversity - Answer- the array of differences that exist among groups of peoples
with definable and unique cultural heritages
Culturally diverse - Answer- The presence of multiple and different cultural groups and
their behaviors within an organization or institution
Culture - Answer- Beliefs, customs, and traditions of a specific group of people.
Cultural relativism - Answer- the practice of judging a culture by its own standards
Ethnocentrism - Answer- evaluation of other cultures according to preconceptions
originating in the standards and customs of one's own culture.
The dramatic changes in U.S. demographics are due to increased immigration and
birthrates. Currently, approximately one-third of all immigrants are from ________. -
Answer- central and south america
100% CORRECT ANSWERS
Which of the following is NOT one of cross' assumptions about a culturally competent
care system? - Answer- c. it reflects the validity and superiority of the thought patterns
of western peoples
The majority of human service agencies today would be classified into which category
on the continuum of cultural competence in agencies (developed by cross et al.)? -
Answer- cultural pre-competence
Two qualities critical to one's pursuit of cultural competence are self-honesty and
____________. - Answer- sustained commitment
Cross cultural service delivery - Answer- The provision of human services in a situation
where provider and client come from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Empowerment - Answer- a helping strategy that involves supporting, encouraging, and
giving clients skills to become their own advocates
Cultural diversity - Answer- the array of differences that exist among groups of peoples
with definable and unique cultural heritages
Culturally diverse - Answer- The presence of multiple and different cultural groups and
their behaviors within an organization or institution
Culture - Answer- Beliefs, customs, and traditions of a specific group of people.
Cultural relativism - Answer- the practice of judging a culture by its own standards
Ethnocentrism - Answer- evaluation of other cultures according to preconceptions
originating in the standards and customs of one's own culture.
The dramatic changes in U.S. demographics are due to increased immigration and
birthrates. Currently, approximately one-third of all immigrants are from ________. -
Answer- central and south america
