Which of the Following Is a Cultural Competence Goal for Mental

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a cultural competence goal for mental health professionals identified by Sue and Sue (2008) ?

• A)To provide all psychiatric patients regardless of culture are entitled to the least intrusive form of treatment.
• B)To develop appropriate intervention strategies that take into account the social, cultural, historical, and environmental influences on culturally different clients.
• C)Cultural dimensions must be taken into account to determine if danger to self or others is imminent.
• D)To avoid biased, discriminatory, and unethical treatment and do not ignore cultural backgrounds of clients.

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Definitions:

Elderly people

Individuals of an advanced age, often defined as persons in the age group of 65 years and above, considered in many societies as senior citizens.

Cultures

The social behavior, norms, knowledge, and artefacts of a particular group of people or society.

Population

The total number of individuals or organisms within a specific area or belonging to a particular group or species.

Beyond age 65

Pertains to the life phase following the traditional retirement age, focusing on aspects like health, activity, and societal roles.