Practice Questions for Chapter 3: Trauma-Informed Practice, Bias, Privilege, Systemic Barriers, Advocacy, and Allyship
Chapter 3: Trauma-Informed Practice, Bias, Privilege, Systemic Barriers, Advocacy, and Allyship
- What is the primary focus of trauma-informed practice?
a) Diagnosing mental health disorders
b) Recognizing and responding to the impact of trauma
c) Providing medical treatment
d) Conducting research - Which of the following is a characteristic of a trauma response?
a) Increased empathy
b) Heightened alertness
c) Improved communication
d) Enhanced problem-solving - True or False: Bias can influence decision-making in community support work.
a) True
b) False - Which of the following is an example of privilege?
a) Experiencing discrimination based on race
b) Having access to quality education
c) Facing barriers due to disability
d) Being marginalized in society - What is intersectionality?
a) The study of economic systems
b) The interconnected nature of social categorizations
c) The process of community development
d) The analysis of political structures - True or False: Systemic barriers can limit access to resources and opportunities.
a) True
b) False - Which of the following is a role of an ally in community support work?
a) Ignoring issues of inequality
b) Amplifying marginalized voices
c) Perpetuating stereotypes
d) Avoiding difficult conversations - True or False: Advocacy involves speaking out for the rights and needs of others.
a) True
b) False - Which of the following is an example of a systemic barrier?
a) Individual prejudice
b) Cultural differences
c) Laws that disadvantage certain groups
d) Personal beliefs - True or False: Trauma-informed practice is only relevant for mental health professionals.
a) True
b) False - Which of the following is a key principle of trauma-informed practice?
a) Re-traumatization
b) Safety and trustworthiness
c) Avoidance of cultural considerations
d) Isolation of clients - True or False: Bias can be both conscious and unconscious.
a) True
b) False - Which of the following is an example of microaggression?
a) Complimenting someone’s appearance
b) Making assumptions based on stereotypes
c) Offering assistance when needed
d) Engaging in active listening - True or False: Allyship requires ongoing learning and self-reflection.
a) True
b) False - Which of the following is a strategy for promoting equity in community support work?
a) Ignoring diverse needs
b) Providing equal resources to all clients
c) Recognizing and addressing individual disparities
d) Standardizing services without consideration
