Human Ecology 2222F/G Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Intercultural Competence, Health Literacy, In Essence
25 Feb 2020
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It is human nature to see and interpret the world from our own perspective. Differences may only be apparent when we step out of our own culture or cultural surroundings. It is unrealistic to expect rds to have in-depth knowledge of all cultures. It is possible for rds to obtain a broad understanding of how culture can affect the beliefs and behaviours within themselves and the way they interact with their clients. It requires us to have an active and on-going engagement with people who are different from ourselves in order to understand their values, practices & communication styles. It also requires developing the relevant skills and practices to work effectively in cross-cultural situations. As a result, the skill can be performed while executing another task. Example: an rd goes on a home visit, returns to office and refers to client"s food choices as garbage to one of her colleagues. The same phenotype does not equal the same needs.
