Cultural and Diversity Issues in Psychology MCQs

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1. Which term refers to the tendency to view one’s own cultural group as superior to others?
(A) Cultural relativism
(B) Ethnocentrism
(C) Cultural pluralism
(D) Multiculturalism

2. Cultural competence in psychology refers to:
(A) The ability to understand and effectively interact with people from diverse backgrounds.
(B) Exclusive focus on clients who share the psychologist's cultural background.
(C) Limiting therapy techniques to those endorsed by the psychologist's cultural group.
(D) Avoiding multicultural issues altogether in therapy.

3. Which of the following is an example of cultural pluralism?
(A) A country with a dominant culture that encourages assimilation of minorities.
(B) Communities where diverse cultural groups maintain their identities while coexisting peacefully.
(C) A policy that actively discriminates against minority cultural groups.
(D) A cultural practice that is universally accepted across all societies.

4. What is the term for the process through which individuals or groups acquire and integrate the culture and norms of another group?
(A) Acculturation
(B) Assimilation
(C) Ethnography
(D) Multiculturalism

5. In the context of psychological assessments, what does cultural bias refer to?
(A) The tendency of one cultural group to outperform another on standardized tests.
(B) The inclusion of culturally specific norms and values in the assessment process.
(C) The use of assessment tools that are only validated in one cultural context.
(D) The belief that psychological testing is universally applicable across all cultures.

6. Stereotypes are:
(A) Accurate representations of cultural groups based on scientific research.
(B) Overgeneralized beliefs about the characteristics of a particular group.
(C) Culturally neutral judgments that psychologists use in clinical practice.
(D) Intentional biases that psychologists should employ to understand cultural diversity.

7. Which approach emphasizes the importance of understanding cultural context in diagnosing and treating psychological disorders?
(A) Universalist approach
(B) Ethnocentric approach
(C) Cultural formulation approach
(D) Assimilationist approach

8. Cultural neuroscience investigates:
(A) The neurological basis of cultural differences in behavior and cognition.
(B) Cultural aspects of neurological disorders.
(C) How cultural values impact brain development.
(D) The impact of culture on neurotransmitter function.

9. The term “intersectionality” refers to:
(A) The study of cultural intersections in multicultural societies.
(B) The integration of multiple cultural identities within an individual or group.
(C) The overlap of cultural and psychological theories.
(D) The process of assimilation into a dominant cultural group.

10. Which of the following is NOT a dimension typically considered in cultural competence frameworks?
(A) Cultural awareness
(B) Cultural humility
(C) Cultural rigidity
(D) Cultural knowledge

11. The APA Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct includes specific guidelines related to:
(A) The cultural sensitivity of psychological research.
(B) The exclusion of minority groups from psychological practice.
(C) Advocating for assimilation of diverse cultural groups.
(D) Prohibiting research on cultural differences.

12. What is cultural relativism?
(A) The belief that one's own cultural values are superior to others.
(B) The understanding that all cultural beliefs and practices are equally valid within their own context.
(C) The process of integrating into a new cultural environment.
(D) The study of cultural variations in psychological disorders.

13. Which term describes the psychological discomfort experienced when confronted with a different cultural worldview?
(A) Cultural shock
(B) Cultural sensitivity
(C) Cultural accommodation
(D) Cultural dissonance

14. The concept of “bicultural identity integration” refers to:
(A) The ability to switch between two cultural identities seamlessly.
(B) The complete assimilation into one dominant cultural identity.
(C) The conflict between multiple cultural identities.
(D) The integration of multiple cultural identities into a cohesive self-concept.

15. Which of the following is an example of a culturally competent therapeutic intervention?
(A) Encouraging clients to abandon their cultural practices.
(B) Using assessment tools validated only in the psychologist's own culture.
(C) Incorporating the client's cultural beliefs into the treatment plan.
(D) Focusing exclusively on universal psychological principles.

16. Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of cultural bias in psychological assessment?
(A) Misdiagnosis of psychological disorders
(B) Overestimation of intellectual abilities in minority groups
(C) Underestimation of intellectual abilities in minority groups
(D) Increased reliability and validity of assessment results

17. Cultural competence training for psychologists typically includes:
(A) Learning about specific stereotypes of cultural groups.
(B) Developing skills to recognize and address cultural biases.
(C) Advocating for the superiority of one cultural group over another.
(D) Ignoring cultural differences to focus on universal psychological principles.

18. Which of the following best defines cultural identity?
(A) A fixed set of traits that define a person's cultural heritage.
(B) A dynamic and evolving sense of belonging to a cultural group.
(C) The assimilation of multiple cultural identities into one dominant identity.
(D) The rejection of cultural norms and values.

19. The concept of “cultural humility” emphasizes:
(A) Acknowledging one's own cultural biases and limitations.
(B) Promoting the superiority of one's own cultural beliefs.
(C) Avoiding interactions with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds.
(D) Using standardized psychological assessments across all cultural groups.

20. What is cultural adaptation?
(A) The process of adapting to a new cultural environment.
(B) The rejection of one's own cultural values in favor of another.
(C) The use of only culturally specific therapies in psychological practice.
(D) The exclusion of minority cultural groups from psychological services.

21. Which approach encourages psychologists to consider cultural, economic, and social factors in understanding psychological issues?
(A) Biopsychosocial approach
(B) Ethnocentric approach
(C) Individualistic approach
(D) Universalist approach

22. What is the term for the loss of one’s original cultural identity when immersed in a new cultural environment?
(A) Cultural identity crisis
(B) Acculturative stress
(C) Cultural adaptation
(D) Cultural assimilation

23. The DSM-5 includes:
(A) Guidelines for culturally sensitive psychological assessments.
(B) Exclusion of culturally diverse populations from diagnostic criteria.
(C) A focus on universal symptoms of psychological disorders.
(D) The promotion of ethnocentric diagnostic practices.

24. Which of the following is an example of institutional racism in psychology?
(A) A psychologist refusing to treat clients from certain cultural backgrounds.
(B) The underrepresentation of minority psychologists in professional organizations.
(C) The development of culturally sensitive therapeutic interventions.
(D) The recognition of cultural diversity in psychological research.

25. The cultural formulation interview (CFI) is used to:
(A) Develop culturally sensitive research designs.
(B) Assess cultural bias in psychological assessments.
(C) Understand the impact of cultural factors on a client's psychological health.
(D) Advocate for assimilationist approaches in therapy.

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