Which of these is NOT a guideline for centering Blackness in Latinx Psychology?

Focus only on demographic characteristics

What was one of the main criticisms of traditional Latinx/e psychology research?

Treating Latinx/e people as racially homogeneous

What idea was promoted by José Vasconcelos's concept of "La Raza Cósmica"?

The creation of a "new mixed race" that transcends racial differences

The concept of "racial democracy" in Latin America suggests that:

Race and racial discrimination don't matter

The term "mestizaje" refers to:

The idea that all Latin Americans are racially mixed

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1
Which of these is NOT a guideline for centering Blackness in Latinx Psychology?
Acknowledge anti-Blackness
Anchor Afro-Latinidad in historical knowledge
Focus only on demographic characteristics
Practice without the White gaze
2
What was one of the main criticisms of traditional Latinx/e psychology research?
Treating Latinx/e people as racially homogeneous
Over-emphasis on language
Too much focus on race
Too much historical context
3
Which group was placed at the top of the Casta System hierarchy?
Spanish/White individuals
African-descended people
Mixed-race individuals
Indigenous peoples
4
What idea was promoted by José Vasconcelos's concept of "La Raza Cósmica"?
The rejection of European colonization
The importance of preserving distinct racial identities
The creation of a "new mixed race" that transcends racial differences
The celebration of indigenous cultures
5
The concept of "racial democracy" in Latin America suggests that:
Racial segregation is necessary
Only certain races can participate in democracy
Democracy is based on racial categories
Race and racial discrimination don't matter
6
The term "mestizaje" refers to:
Full indigenous ancestry
The idea that all Latin Americans are racially mixed
Only Spanish colonizers
African heritage only
7
The "White gaze" in Latinx/e psychology refers to:
Visual observation methods
Eye contact in therapy
European research standards
Centering whiteness in psychological practice
8
What was "gracias al sacar" in colonial Latin America?
A citizenship test
A marriage custom
A religious ceremony
A way to purchase whiteness
9
Which term refers specifically to Spanish-speaking countries including Spain but excluding Brazil?
Latino/a
Hispanic
Chicanx
Latinx
10
How many racial classifications were included in the Casta System?
22
32
16
12

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