When Developing Career Objectives, the Medical Assistant Should Ask Which

question 63

Multiple Choice

When developing career objectives, the medical assistant should ask which of the following questions?

• A) What areas and skills did I enjoy in practicum?
• B) Where will I be in 5 years?
• C) What additional skills do I need to get where I want to go?
• D) All of the above are correct.

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Definitions:

Diverse Lifestyles

The variety of ways in which individuals or groups live their lives, reflecting differences in values, practices, cultures, and social norms.

Cultural Sensitivity

The awareness and appreciation of cultural differences and similarities, and the incorporation of this understanding into one's behaviors, attitudes, and practices.

Cultural Influences

The effects that the values, beliefs, and practices of a culture have on individuals' behaviors, attitudes, and perceptions.

Diversity

The inclusion of individuals representing more than one national origin, color, religion, socioeconomic stratum, sexual orientation, etc., within a group or organization.