What did Sue and Zane say about multicultural issues in counseling?
a. Every counselor should learn the general characteristics of the cultures of that counselors clients, i.e. Hispanics are family oriented; and Blacks tend to be religious.
b. Generalizations cannot be made about any culture. Therefore, it is better not to know anything about a culture and just to listen actively to the client.
c. Not knowing anything about someones cultural background is a problem, but teaching counselors group-specific cultural values and behaviors may increase stereotyping of minority clients.
d. Counselors and clients should always come from the same culture.
e. Americans are poorly educated and dress very badly.
Question 2
As a therapist, one should be prepared to work with sexual minority clients because
a. homosexuality has been identified as a mental disorder requiring professional treatment.
b. as a whole, gay and lesbian clients are inherently more susceptible to depression and anxiety.
c. it is commonly accepted that the best course of treatment for gay and lesbian clients is conversion to heterosexuality and only a trained professional can guide them through that process.
d. internalized homophobia prevents gay and lesbian clients from identifying settings that are healthy and therapy is the most effective course of action for these clients.
e. minority sexual orientation is not a disorder in itself, but the surrounding discrimination and challenges in living can lead to issues for which gay and lesbian individuals will seek therapy.