Question 1

Which of the following may be problematic for traditionally oriented Arab Americans?

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A)   girls being advised by older females
B)   emphasis on hospitality to guests
C)   opposite-sex discussions with people other than family members
D)   father's aloofness

Question 2

In comparison with the U. S. population as a whole, Arab Americans are more likely to be single, female, older, and less educated.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Over one-third of Muslim Americans were born in the United States, and over 80 percent of Muslim immigrants are citizens of the United States.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

What is Ramadan, and what typically happens during this season?

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The lives of Muslims are governed by Isl...

Question 5

To which of the following countries or regions of the world can Arab Americans trace their ancestry?

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A)   Lebanon
B)   Jordan
C)   Palestine
D)   Iraq
E)   SyriaF)  EgyptG)  AsiaH)  EuropeI)  AfricaJ)  All of the choices are correct.

Question 6

All of the following are recommended practices for working with Arab American clients EXCEPT

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A)   Be aware of your own attitudes about Arab Americans and Muslims.
B)   Always disclose things about yourself that show you are vulnerable.
C)   Be ready to help those who have been discriminated against in seeking legal recourse.
D)   With traditional families, try addressing the husband or male first.

Question 7

Between September 11, 2001, and October 11, 2002, more than ______ cases of employment discrimination occurred against Arab Americans.

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The answer of Between September 11, 2001, and October 11,...

Question 8

Results from a recent poll indicated that _______ percent of Americans believe that Muslims are too extreme in their beliefs and _____ percent believe they are sympathetic to the Al Qaeda terrorist group.

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The answer of Results from a recent poll indicated that...

Question 9

In most Arab and Muslim families, women are treated with ___________ and _____________.

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Question 10

________-________ counselor pairing may be problematic with Arab or Muslim clients.

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Question 11

Approximately one-quarter of Arab Americans are Muslim.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What spiritual interventions might be explored with Arab Muslim clients to reduce stress?

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Counselors should be open to exploring spiritual beliefs and the use of prayer or fasting to reduce distress. Furthermore,alternative explanations and expressions of psychological distress should be accepted without the imposition of a Western worldview. Counselors should be open to talking about religion and drawing on religious coping strategies the clients religion offers. Since Islam encourages self-responsibility in actions and encourages alternatives to negative thoughts,identifying the client's views regarding Islam may be useful in adapting therapy (Ebrahimi,Neshatdoost,Mousavi,Asadollahi,& Nasiri,2013; Meer & Mir,2014,as cited in Sue 8th edition) .

Question 13

Arabs are individuals who

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A)   originate from countries in the Middle East
B)   originate from countries in North Africa
C)   have primary the language of Arabic
D)   None of the choices is correct.
E)   All of the choices are correct. E

Question 14

Which of the following is true of Islam?

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A)   Islam is one of the fastest growing religions in the United States.
B)   All Arabs are by definition Muslim (majority but not all)  .
C)   Shiites make up about 90 percent of Muslims
D)   Almsgiving is considered a sign of unspiritual concern with worldly problems (sign of devotion)  .

Question 15

Arabs include individuals who come from approximately how many countries?

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A)   5
B)   10
C)   20
D)   40

Question 16

Describe how Arabs are often portrayed in the media. What do you think perpetuates this stereotype?

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The authors highlight that Arabs,Arab Am...

Question 17

In traditionally oriented Arab families, the _______ _____ is trained to become the head of the extended family.

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oldest son

Question 18

For Arab Americans, treatment for personal problems may be considered ___________ and disclosed to only close family or friends.

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The answer of For Arab Americans, treatment for personal problems...

Question 19

__________ and __________ supports can be protective factors in dealing with prejudice and discrimination from the larger society.

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The answer of __________ and __________ supports can be protective...

Question 20

The two main branches of Islam are ______________ and ______________, with 90 percent from the former sect and 10 percent from the latter sect.

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The answer of The two main branches of Islam are...

Exam 19: Counseling Arab Americans and Muslim Americans

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In comparison with the U. S. population as a whole, Arab Americans are more likely to be single, female, older, and less educated.

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Over one-third of Muslim Americans were born in the United States, and over 80 percent of Muslim immigrants are citizens of the United States.

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What is Ramadan, and what typically happens during this season?

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All of the following are recommended practices for working with Arab American clients EXCEPT

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Between September 11, 2001, and October 11, 2002, more than ______ cases of employment discrimination occurred against Arab Americans.

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Results from a recent poll indicated that ___ percent of Americans believe that Muslims are too extreme in their beliefs and _ percent believe they are sympathetic to the Al Qaeda terrorist group.

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In most Arab and Muslim families, women are treated with _ and ___.

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Over one-third of Muslim Americans were born in the United States, and over 80 percent of Muslim immigrants are citizens of the United States.

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