Dimensions of Culture
A dimension of culture that refers to whether group members experience themselves as separate beings or an extension of others
Concept of self.
What is the ongoing process of learning about different cultures to provide effective services?
Cultural competence.
Assessing, interpreting, and judging diverse behavior within its own cultural context.
Ethnorelativism
The degree of variation represented among populations based on lifestyle, ethnicity, race, interest, across place, and place of origin
Cultural diversity
The belief that the cultural ways of one group are superior to those of another.
Cultural racism
A dimension of culture that describes how time is experienced within a cultural group.
Concept of time.
Name one component of developing cultural competence.
Knowledge of cultural differences.
What is the belief that one's own culture is superior to others?
Ethnocentrism.
How can understanding various cultures and customs benefit communication with clients?
It prepares individuals to understand and communicate effectively with a diverse population.
What is the process of adopting elements of another culture?
Acculturation.
A dimension of culture that refers to the basic values, assumptions, and beliefs that are held within a cultural group and that guides social interactions.
Ethos.
This term refers to the ability to interact effectively with people of different cultures.
Cross-cultural communication.
A group that shares characteristics with the primary culture but has distinct patterns of behavior and ideas.
A subculture
What is the importance of listening with respect when clients share information about their cultures?
It enhances communication and builds trust with clients and their families.
What is the term for the stress experienced when adapting to a new culture?
Acculturative stress.
A dimension of culture that describes the interpersonal values that a cultural group teaches.
Axiology
What is the practice of integrating clients' cultural beliefs into service planning?
Culturally responsive practice.
Why is self-assessment important in developing cultural competence?
It helps individuals become aware of their own cultural beliefs and practices and how they relate to others.
Why should caregivers discuss areas of concern with supervisors before providing care to clients from diverse backgrounds?
To ensure culturally appropriate and respectful care
What is the term for a system of learned behaviors practiced by a group of people and passed on from one generation to the next?
Culture.
In reference to culture, a dimension that describes the kind of reasoning and intellectual processes that a cultural groups adopts.
Logic
Name a barrier to achieving cultural competence in human services.
Language differences.
What is the term for a generalized expectation about forms of behavior of an individual or group?
Stereotype
What is one way to gain an understanding of various cultures and customs?
Engaging in cultural competence training and education.
The movement of people into a country or region to which they are not native in order to settle there.
Immigration