With Respect to Cultural Differences in Supervision

question 10

Multiple Choice

With respect to cultural differences in supervision:

• A) it is the supervisor's responsibility to initiate discussions of cultural differences with their supervisees.
• B) supervision is more likely to be successful if the supervisor and supervisee are culturally similar along multiple dimensions.
• C) the worldviews of supervisors are not likely to influence the therapeutic choices made by their supervisees.
• D) research has demonstrated that the variable of race in the supervisory dyad has little impact on the supervisory process.
• E) supervisors should not broach the topic of cultural differences if they do not feel comfortable and competent to do so.

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Definitions:

Transference

The process by which emotions originally associated with one person are unconsciously redirected to another, especially in psychotherapy.

Unconditional Positive Regard

A term primarily associated with humanistic psychology, especially in the context of therapy, referring to complete and total acceptance of someone regardless of their actions or feelings.

Nonjudgmental Acceptance

The practice of receiving information or experiencing something without casting judgment on it, essential to creating a supportive and open environment.

Client-Centred

A therapeutic approach developed by Carl Rogers, emphasizing the therapist's empathy and unconditional positive regard towards the client, facilitating self-discovery and personal growth.