What is acculturative stress? Give examples.
What will be an ideal response?
The stress that immigrants may experience during the demanding transitions from one
culture to another—for example, learning a new language, adopting new cultural values
and customs, and learning new codes of social behavior. Ethnic minorities can suffer
from anxiety or depression as a result of acculturative stress.
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In theory, the self-concept is relatively stable because
a. the sub-selves (inner perceptions) are stationary b. to be otherwise, would create inconsistent and chaotic personalities c. cultural and social influences are so powerful d. of enculturation processes.
According to Welfel, the most important criteria for peer helpers should be:
a. carefully chosen, and work well with the counselor and faculty. b. carefully chosen, hold honest moral values, and can work independently. c. carefully chosen, well trained and closely supervised d. well trained, and carefully chosen based on academic achievement.
Which of the following drugs is associated with a marked increase in body temperature?
A. LSD B. MDMA (Ecstasy) C. ketamine D. Rohypnol
By using monthly report forms that indicate how many students received counseling, how many consultations with parents were held, and how many group sessions were presented, school counselors
a) demonstrate that their services are more important than other student services. b) are able to quantify how they spend their time. c) illustrate the quality of their services. d) demonstrate teacher satisfaction with the counseling program.