Which of the following research perspectives assumes that negative outcomes among ethnic minority groups reflect the fact that these groups don't "measure up" to the standards of the Euro-American majority?
A) strength and resilience perspective
B) cultural deficit perspective
C) acculturation model
D) socio-cultural perspective
B) cultural deficit perspective According to the cultural deficit perspective, negative outcomes such as crime, poverty, and poor academic performance in ethnic minority groups are assumed to reflect a failure to assimilate and act more like the majority population.
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a. In general, pleasant emotions increase pain, while unpleasant emotions decrease pain. b. The more control one feels over a painful stimulus, the less pain is experienced. c. Any time you can anticipate pain, you can lower anxiety by making sure you are fully informed. d. Distractions, such as listening to music, reduce pain.
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a. emotions can vary with interpretations of the situation. b. in the same situation, everyone experiences the same emotion. c. changing the situation will always change the emotion. d. it is easy to perceive others' emotions by observing the situation. e. repeating the same situation will always evoke the same emotions.
Which object would have the greatest amount of visual contour?
A. A series of black circles on a white background B. A gray ship on the ocean C. A pillow with pastel blobs of blue and yellow D. A clear baby-bottle filled with breast milk
Compared to those currently suffering from alcohol use disorder in the United States, about __________ will develop the disorder at some point in their lives.
A. half as many B. twice as many C. three times as many D. four times as many