IV. Counseling Myths Questionnaire* Using the following scale, write the number to the left of each.

IV. Counseling Myths Questionnaire* Using the following
scale, write the number to the left of each statement that best represents your
view. There are no right and wrong answers. However, these items might help
you examine your views, and if you have time, your instructor might have you
discuss your answers in small groups.

1_______________ 2______________ 3 _________ 4 ___________ 5
________________ Strongly agree Agree No opinion Disagree Strongly disagree 1.
____ Certain clients should be avoided because of their past experiences. 2.
____ Cultural myths and stereotypes cannot be

IV. Counseling Myths Questionnaire* Using the following
scale, write the number to the left of each statement that best represents your
view. There are no right and wrong answers. However, these items might help
you examine your views, and if you have time, your instructor might have you
discuss your answers in small groups.

1_______________ 2______________ 3 _________ 4 ___________ 5
________________ Strongly agree Agree No opinion Disagree Strongly disagree 1.
____ Certain clients should be avoided because of their past experiences. 2.
____ Cultural myths and stereotypes cannot be avoided when working with
culturally different clients. 3. ____ Cultural myths and cultural stereotypes
are often a reality. 4. ____ Large behavioral differences exist between clients
as a function of their culture. 5. ____ Helpers have fewer problems when they
understand their clients backgrounds. 6. ____ Helpers work best within their
own cultural group. 7. ____ Clients from the same ethnic background, religion,
or culture have similar issues to work on. 8. ____ Culturally different clients
should usually be referred to helpers from the same cultural group.

9. ____ Cultural differentness of the client and the helper
is a significant factor in the helping relationship. 10. ____ Cultural
variations exist regarding verbal and nonverbal communication. 11. ____
Everyone is culturally different; therefore, helpers need a model that will
serve all clients. 12. ____ All types of social services are available for all
persons who desire them. 13. ____ All cultures receive fair treatment in the
helping relationship. 14. ____ Clients from nondominant groups use profanity
more often than White clients. 15. ____ White clients are more likely to
respond to helping interventions than nonWhite clients. 16. ____ Generally,
clients from low-income backgrounds are very difficult to help. 17. ____ Many
culturally different persons have shown they do not trust helping
professionals. 18. ____ Family ties are extremely weak for many culturally
different clients. 19. ____ Value systems for many culturally different clients
are inferior. 20. ____ Clients from a low socioeconomic status do not trust
middle-class helpers. 21. ____ Sociocultural history represents the most
important ingredient in the helping relationship. 22. ____ Culturally different
clients do not possess qualities such as boldness, initiative, and
assertiveness. 23. ____ Clients from nondominant groups tend not to be logical
thinkers, problem solvers, or good decision makers. 24. ____ All helping
relationships have a cross-cultural component. 25. ____ Religious differences
are not as important as racial differences in the helping relationship. 26.
____ Age differences are not as important as racial differences in the helping
relationship. 27. ____ Gender differences are not as important as racial
differences in the helping relationship. 28. ____ Sexual-orientation
differences are not as important as racial differences in the helping
relationship.