Chapter 13: Culturally Responsive Strengths-Based Therapy for White Americans of European Ancestry

Test Bank

Multiple Choice

1. Approximately how many White American ethnic groups are there in the United States?

A. 30+

B. 50+

C. 75+

D. 100+

Learning Objective: 13-1: Describe the demographics of White Americans of European heritage.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: Historical Perspectives and Immigration of White Europeans to the United States

Difficulty Level: Hard

2. Which of the following statements is true regarding the socioeconomic status of White Americans?

A. They have the highest median income out of all the racial and ethnic groups.

B. They have the lowest median income out of all the racial and ethnic groups.

C. They have a lower median income than Asian Americans.

D. They have a lower median income than individuals who identify as Jewish.

Learning Objective: 13-1: Describe the demographics of White Americans of European heritage.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: Socioeconomic Status of White Americans

Difficulty Level: Medium

3. Puritan culture evolved into a broader English American culture. What common value in the United States today can be traced back to the Puritans?

A. religiosity

B. freedom

C. collectivism

D. individualism

Learning Objective: 13-2: Describe the worldviews and values of White Americans of European heritage.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: Cultural Description of Anglo or English Americans

Difficulty Level: Medium

4. What does WASP stand for?

A. White Affluent Social Puritan

B. White Anglo-Saxon Protestant

C. White Assimilated Social Puritan

D. White Anglo-Saxon Puritan

Learning Objective: 13-2: Describe the worldviews and values of White Americans of European heritage.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: Microaggressions, English American Culture, and the Designation of “WASP” Culture

Difficulty Level: Medium

5. English Americans tend to identify problems as those that disrupt their ______.

A. relationships

B. work

C. autonomous functioning

D. freedom

Learning Objective: 13-2: Describe the worldviews and values of White Americans of European heritage.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: Counseling English Americans

Difficulty Level: Easy

6. According to the textbook, what are two of Italian Americans’ greatest cultural strengths?

A. family and collectivistic views

B. food and contributions to entertainment

C. language and community

D. family and wide range of language and emotions

Learning Objective: 13-5: Identify cultural strengths of White Americans and how these strengths can be applied to the clinical setting.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: Cultural Strengths of Italian Americans

Difficulty Level: Medium

7. Tikkun olam is a Jewish value that refers to ______.

A. acts of kindness to repair the world

B. demonstration of strength to uphold Jewish tradition

C. giving to charities and those who are less fortunate

D. abiding by family values

Learning Objective: 13-2: Describe the worldviews and values of White Americans of European heritage.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: Jewish Americ

Learning Objective: 13-3: Evaluate theories related to White ethnocultural identity development.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: The Hardiman White Racial Identity Model

Difficulty Level: Medium

9. Which of the following would be most appropriate to implement in counseling with a White American?

A. emphasize the importance of autonomy, self-sufficiency, and hard work

B. assess what is problematic for the client and individualize treatment

C. focus on verbalization of feelings

D. address White privilege

Learning Objective: 13-4: Implement counseling strategies and solutions to mental health issues associated with White Americans.

Cognitive Domain: Analysis

Answer Location: Counseling White Americans of European Ancestry

Difficulty Level: Hard

True/False

1. White Americans make up about two thirds of the U.S. population.

Learning Objective: 13-1: Describe the demographics of White Americans of European heritage.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: Introduction

Difficulty Level: Easy

2. Ethnicity only applies to people of color.

Learning Objective: 13-1: Describe the demographics of White Americans of European heritage.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: Ethnic Group Saliency for White Americans

Difficulty Level: Medium

3. To identify as Jewish, one must practice Judaism.

Learning Objective: 13-2: Describe the worldviews and values of White Americans of European heritage.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: Jewish Americ

Learning Objective: 13-4: Implement counseling strategies and solutions to mental health issues associated with White Americans.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: Counseling White Americans of European Ancestry

Difficulty Level: Medium

Short Answer

1. How does ethnic group saliency relevant for both minority and majority groups?

Learning Objective: 13-1: Describe the demographics of White Americans of European heritage.

Cognitive Domain: Analysis

Answer Location: Ethnic Group Saliency for White Americans

Difficulty Level: Medium

2. Describe the White American worldview.

Learning Objective: 13-2: Describe the worldviews and values of White Americans of European heritage.

Cognitive Domain: Analysis

Answer Location: The White American Worldview

Difficulty Level: Hard

3. What is White privilege and how does White Privilege impact a person’s vision?

Learning Objective: 13-2: Describe the worldviews and values of White Americans of European heritage.

Cognitive Domain: Analysis

Answer Location: Whiteness and White Privilege

Difficulty Level: Hard