The Social Psychology of Black-White Interracial Interactions: Implications for Culturally Competent Clinical Practice

Social psychological research suggests that because of concerns about being perceived in stereotypical ways, people may experience negative affect and diminished attention and cognitive capacity during interracial interactions. The authors discuss this research in relation to therapy and assessment and also offer practical suggestions for ensuring culturally competent professional practice. La investigacion en el campo de la psicologia social sugiere que, debido a la preocupacion por ser percibida de forma estereotipada, la gente puede experimentar sentimientos negativos y un nivel reducido de atencion y capacidad cognitiva durante interacciones interraciales. Los autores discuten esta investigacion en relacion a la terapia y evaluacion, y tambien ofrecen sugerencias practicas para asegurar una practica profesional culturalmente competente.