Understanding Multicultural Competence
What are the characteristics, beliefs, attitudes, and knowledge of a multiculturally competent practitioner?
What skills and behaviors does a multiculturally competent practitioner exhibit?
What specific skills might you need to be multiculturally competent in your planned professional role as a psychological practitioner, educator, researcher, and/or organizational change agent?
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What are the characteristics, beliefs, attitudes, and knowledge of a multiculturally competent practitioner?
Some of the characteristics, beliefs, attitudes and knowledge of a multiculturally competent practitioner are: (Pope & Reynolds, 1997)
• A belief that all differences are valuable and that learning about others who are culturally different is necessary and rewarding
• Knowledge of diverse cultures and oppressed groups
• Knowledge of change as it relates to different cultures
• A personal commitment to social change
• Knowledge about the ways communication differs, both verbal and non-verbal communication
• A willingness to self-examine and challenge their own ...
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Multicultural Competency
What biases, perceptions, attitudes, and beliefs might you hold about culturally different groups?
How might attitudes or perceptions influence your interaction with individuals who are culturally different from yourself?
How knowledgeable are you about the values, practices, and experiences of individuals who are culturally different from yourself? Explain your answer.
What are your strengths and weaknesses in interacting with culturally different individuals and how might you address shortcomings?
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