Enumerate the choices for minority group members when dealing with the unique challenges associated with biculturalism
What will be an ideal response?
There are a number of choices for minority group members when dealing with such challenges. LaFromboise, Coleman, and Gerton (1993) outline these choices as (1) assimilation- absorption into the dominant culture through severing ties with one's culture of origin, (2) acculturation- absorption into the dominant culture while maintaining an identity as a member of the minority culture, (3) alternation- modification of cultural behavior to fit the social context in a way similar to the bilingualism model, (4) multiculturalism- maintain a distinct identity as a member of two or more cultures, and (5) fusion- assimilate but bring a cultural identity that blends with other cultural identities to form a new stronger cohesive whole culture (i.e., melting pot theory).
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A. maturity B. self-awareness C. emotional management D. emotional competence
Think of a person you know who has a chronic illness. Discuss some of the biological and psychological issues that occur for that person as s/he lives with that illness? How does this person's experience fit (or not fit) with research findings cited in the text.
What will be an ideal response?
The number of adolescents giving birth has increased over the last 5 years
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Sound waves induce movements of the hair cells of the organ of Corti via
A) movement of the basilar membrane relative to the tectorial membrane. B) movement of the scala tympani. C) movement of the malleus against the round window. D) movement of the stapes against the round window. E) contraction of the muscle fibers within the middle ear.