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Defining the Identity
Acculturation
Health Issues
Risks, Stressors, Dx
Counseling
100
Three terms that are often used indiscriminately and interchangeably 
Arab American, Muslim, and Middle Eastern
100
Many of these early immigrants came to America in search of what?
Better economic opportunities 
100
What does the literature on the health of Arab Americans specify? 
Arab Americans suffer disproportionately from cardiovascular problems such as hypertension and high cholesterol, and from diabetes. 
100
Name two of the four risk factors that could be attributed to mental health disorders among Middle Eastern Americans 
Immigration-related traumas


Cultural Differences with North American Life

Loss of the extended family support system when only some members immigrate 

Limited knowledge of American legal and healthcare systems 

100
True or False:

Psychodynamic therapy is a helpful form of therapy for Middle Eastern clients.

False
200
Middle Easterners have been variously defined by the federal government as being...
"Turkey in Asia," "Colored," "Asiatic," and "White"
200
What percentage of Middle Eastern Americans reported being subjected to offensive comments because of their race?
77%
200
What did the ACCESS health needs assessment survey identify? 
The survey identified the main barriers to primary health care are lack of transportation to doctors' offices, language, cultural practices, and lack of insurance or financial limitations. 
200
_____ are perhaps the most extreme psychological risk factor affecting Middle Eastern Americans who entered the United States as refugees. 
Wartime traumas
200
Choice of treatment techniques are influenced by the client's education level as well as _____.
Degree of acculturation 
300
The number of Arab League states. 
22
300
What percentage of Middle Eastern Americans indicated that they had been presumed to be dangerous or violent because of their ethnicity? 
52%
300
What percentage of Arab-Americans met symptoms of depression after 9/11? 

50%



(Amer & Hovey, 2011) https://commons.clarku.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1087&context=surj 

300
Many Middle Eastern Americans often initially visit a physician or take their complaints to a medical facility before they are referred for mental health treatment for what reason? 
Somatization 
300
What is crucial for effective therapeutic work with clients from different ethnic backgrounds from one's own?
Counselor self-awareness 
400
Those people of Middle Eastern decent who reside in the United States are primarily...
Arab American 
400
______ perceive greater discrimination as compared to _______
Muslims perceive greater discrimination as compared to Christian Arabs. 
400
What percentage of Middle Eastern Americans met symptoms of moderate/severe anxiety after 9/11?

25%




(Amer & Hovey, 2011) https://commons.clarku.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1087&context=surj

400
Name two risk factors for domestic violence among Middle Eastern Americans.

Protecting family honor

Avoiding shame 

Patriarchal attitudes 

Family history of physical abuse 

Use of corporal punishment 

Poverty

Social Isolation

400
Name at least two factors that must be considered when assessing Middle Eastern clients. 
Cultural and spiritual values


Level of acculturation

Migration Issues 

Languages spoken and/or written 

Occupation and educational status 

Family composition

Social suports

500
All Arab Americans can be thought of as being of Middle Eastern decent, but not all Arab Americans are ____
Muslims 
500
Which two aspects of family structure is of utmost importance in Middle Eastern culture? 
Nuclear family structure and mothers relationship with her children. 
500
What percentage of Middle Eastern Americans state that they would never consider speaking to a mental health professional? 

35%



(Jaber et al., 2015)

https://commons.clarku.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1087&context=surj

500
Why must reporting child or elder abuse in Middle Eastern families involve very sensitive care?
Such reports may shame families and re-traumatize the victims if their family rejects them. 
500
What do counselors who work with Middle Eastern clients recommend?
Use of clear, direct instructions

Behavioral or cognitive-behaviors interventions