PSYCH 535 Week 1 DQ 1
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Respond to weekly discussion questions.
• Please provide a definition of cultural competence that is supported by credible references?
What are some guidelines for cultural competence in psychological theory, research, practice, and organizational change?
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PSYCH 535 Week 1 Individual Assignment Multicultural Competency Paper
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Assess Guidelines #1 and #2, located in the following article located the Electronic Reserve Readings for this week:
• American Psychological Association. (2003, May). Guidelines on multicultural education, training, research, practice, and organizational change for psychologists. American Psychologist, 58(5), 377.
Prepare a 700- to 1,050-word paper based on your assessment, in which you apply these multicultural guidelines and standards to your personal life and workplace. Answer the following questions:
• 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?
Prepare to discuss this assignment in class.
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines. Because this is a personal opinion paper “I” statements are acceptable. Abstracts are not required for class papers.
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