Question 1

List and describe some of the issues around the practice of veiling, or wearing hijab, among Arab American women.

Accepted Answer

The practice of veiling, or wearing hija...

Question 2

In terms of communication styles, what characteristics are important for counselors to be aware of when working with Arab American clients?

Accepted Answer

When working with Arab American clients,...

Question 3

Which of the following is true regarding Arab Americans' collective worldview?

Accepted Answer

A)   Arab Americans see themselves as part of an extended family and community structure.
B)   Help is sought from other members of the group.
C)   Interdependence is valued as a sign of dedication.
D)   All of the above are true.

Question 4

The second wave of Arab immigrants arrived in the U.S. after WWII due to political tension. This wave was called the _____ because those who left were formally educated Muslims with the means to escape.

Accepted Answer

A)   American Dream
B)   Brain Drain
C)   Refugees
D)   None of the above

Question 5

A factor that might influence the ease or difficulty of an Arab American's adjustment process is

Accepted Answer

A)   their country of origin.
B)   their reason for coming to the U.S.
C)   their proximity to an Arab American enclave.
D)   All of the above.

Question 6

__________ is/are NOT among the key mental health issues for Arab Americans.

Accepted Answer

A)   Immigration and acculturation
B)   Ethnic identity development
C)   Oppression
D)   Suicide

Question 7

Explain the religious demographics of the Arab American community in the United States in terms of the waves of immigration history (e.g., why are the majority of Arab Americans non-Muslim if the majority of the Arab Middle East is Muslim)?

Accepted Answer

The religious demographics of the Arab A...

Question 8

Typical reasons for immigration among the various waves of Arab American immigrants include each of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)   economic opportunity.
B)   religious persecution.
C)   political tensions in the homeland.
D)   United States cultural values.

Question 9

What are some ways in which to engage family or community members in providing counseling services or treatment for an Arab American individual?

Accepted Answer

There are several ways to engage family ...

Question 10

The Pillar of Islam that involves the formal practice of worshiping by bowing toward Mecca five times daily and praying is known as ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   Shahadah.
B)   Sawm.
C)   Salat.
D)   Zakah.

Question 11

_____ is the Pillar of Islam regarding the month long fast observed during Ramadan.

Accepted Answer

A)   Hajj
B)   Shahadah
C)   Sawm
D)   Zakah

Question 12

In counseling Arab American clients, the ideal counseling dyad includes

Accepted Answer

A)   an Arab American counselor.
B)   a non-Arab American counselor.
C)   a counselor who periodically reviews confidentiality and other aspects of the counseling relationship.
D)   a counselor who serves as the authority figure and resolves the clients issues.

Question 13

Most Arab Americans are

Accepted Answer

A)   maintaining Arab cultural traditions and avoiding American traditions.
B)   fully Americanized in their traditions.
C)   marginalized by living in the United States and therefore adhering to neither set of cultural traditions.
D)   at various positions along the range of acculturation characteristics.

Question 14

Arab Americans tend to be well represented in all sectors of professional life EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)   teaching.
B)   entrepreneurship.
C)   business.
D)   government.

Question 15

For prayer and other activities in traditional Arab Muslim households,

Accepted Answer

A)   men and women worship together.
B)   only the women pray five times daily.
C)   the genders are separated.
D)   only the men pray five times daily.

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT among the Five Pillars of Islam?

Accepted Answer

A)   Donation of income to the mosque.
B)   Fasting during the month of Ramadan.
C)   Bowing and praying five times a day.
D)   Males as protectors of the household, females in domestic roles.

Question 17

Providing culturally competent counseling to an Arab American client would NOT always include

Accepted Answer

A)   focusing on Islam and how it functions in the client's life.
B)   inquiring about community ties and involving influential others in the therapy.
C)   increasing one's own knowledge, awareness, and skills with respect to the ethnic group and some common cultural characteristics.
D)   reading about political and social conflicts in the Middle East.

Question 18

A career-related issue that an Arab American client may present in counseling is

Accepted Answer

A)   workplace discrimination.
B)   the impact of immigration on work.
C)   the impact of cultural adjustment on work.
D)   All of the above are possible career-related issues.

Question 19

Describe a few main aspects of the collectivist Arab American culture (e.g., social structure, values).

Accepted Answer

The collectivist Arab American culture p...

Question 20

The earliest Arab immigrants to the United States were

Accepted Answer

A)   well-educated and Christian.
B)   well-educated and Muslim.
C)   poorly-educated and Christian.
D)   poorly-educated and Muslim.

Exam 10: Individuals and Families of Arab Descent

Which of the following is NOT among the Five Pillars of Islam?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Providing culturally competent counseling to an Arab American client would NOT always include

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Describe a few main aspects of the collectivist Arab American culture (e.g., social structure, values).

Correct AnswerAnswered by ExamLex AIThe collectivist Arab American culture p...View AnswerShow Answer

What are some ways in which to engage family or community members in providing counseling services or treatment for an Arab American individual?

Correct AnswerAnswered by ExamLex AIThere are several ways to engage family ...View AnswerShow Answer

A career-related issue that an Arab American client may present in counseling is

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

A factor that might influence the ease or difficulty of an Arab American's adjustment process is

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Explain the religious demographics of the Arab American community in the United States in terms of the waves of immigration history (e.g., why are the majority of Arab Americans non-Muslim if the majority of the Arab Middle East is Muslim)?

Correct AnswerAnswered by ExamLex AIThe religious demographics of the Arab A...View AnswerShow Answer

Arab Americans tend to be well represented in all sectors of professional life EXCEPT

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

In counseling Arab American clients, the ideal counseling dyad includes

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

List and describe some of the issues around the practice of veiling, or wearing hijab, among Arab American women.

Correct AnswerAnswered by ExamLex AIThe practice of veiling, or wearing hija...View AnswerShow Answer

The earliest Arab immigrants to the United States were

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Typical reasons for immigration among the various waves of Arab American immigrants include each of the following EXCEPT

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Most Arab Americans are

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

For prayer and other activities in traditional Arab Muslim households,

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

_____ is the Pillar of Islam regarding the month long fast observed during Ramadan.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Which of the following is true regarding Arab Americans' collective worldview?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The Pillar of Islam that involves the formal practice of worshiping by bowing toward Mecca five times daily and praying is known as ______.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The second wave of Arab immigrants arrived in the U.S. after WWII due to political tension. This wave was called the _____ because those who left were formally educated Muslims with the means to escape.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

__________ is/are NOT among the key mental health issues for Arab Americans.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

In terms of communication styles, what characteristics are important for counselors to be aware of when working with Arab American clients?

Correct AnswerAnswered by ExamLex AIWhen working with Arab American clients,...View AnswerShow Answer

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
Answered by ExamLex AI
The collectivist Arab American culture p...
View Answer

Correct Answer
Answered by ExamLex AI
There are several ways to engage family ...
View Answer

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
Answered by ExamLex AI
The religious demographics of the Arab A...
View Answer

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
Answered by ExamLex AI
The practice of veiling, or wearing hija...
View Answer

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
Answered by ExamLex AI
When working with Arab American clients,...
View Answer