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Question: Topic 1: Cultural Values Worksheet
Understanding and examining values specific to various cultures or sub-groups can enhance the delivery of behavioral health services. Studentsmust learn about the values of different groups to improve their ability to provide quality services to diverse populations in their role as paraprofessionals.
Directions: In the table below, identify three specific cultural values attributed to each of the cultural groups listed. In the far right column,explain how knowledge ofthese values mayinfluencehow behavioral health services could be best provided to individuals in each cultural group. Use a minimum of two scholarly resources, which may include your textbook, to support your explanation.
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Cultural Group
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Cultural Values
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How can knowledge of these values influence provision of behavioral health services to individuals in each cultural group? (Each response should be 50 to 100 words.)
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African Americans
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Arab Americans
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Asian Americans
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Latino Americans
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Topic 2: Socioeconomic Status Worksheet
Directions: Respond to each of the following prompts below. Use a minimum of two scholarly resources, which may include your textbook, to support your responses.
1. In your own words, define the meaning of socioeconomic status (SES) in the United States. Respond in 50 to 100words.
2. In your own words, define cultural norms and discuss how norms may differ between SES groups in the United States. Respond in 50 to 100 words.
3. In 100 to 200 words, describe the responsibilities of paraprofessionals in the behavioral health field with regard to how they relate to, or interact with, clients from different SES groups.