Asked by Tyler Goldstein on May 03, 2024

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The process of gaining cultural competence is envisioned as a succession of stages in the Cultural Competence Continuum. Which of the following describes the stage of cultural blindness?

A) Approaches of the dominant culture are applicable for everyone.
B) Attitudes, practices, and policies are destructive to other cultures.
C) Paternalistic attitude toward the "unfortunates." No capacity to help.
D) Blind individuals are not considered a separate cultural group.
E) Weaknesses in serving culturally diverse populations are realized.

Cultural Competence Continuum

A model that outlines the progressive stages of understanding and incorporating cultural differences into service and care practices.

Cultural Blindness

The inability or refusal to recognize the differences in cultures or beliefs of others.

Dominant Culture

The prevailing cultural practices, beliefs, and values in a given society that exert influence over its members.

  • Understand the Campinha-Bacote Model of Cultural Competence.
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Manasa VooraMay 07, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
In the stage of cultural blindness, one believes that the approaches of the dominant culture are applicable for everyone and does not recognize cultural differences or the need for cultural sensitivity.