John Henryism Refers To

question 49

Multiple Choice

John Henryism refers to:

• A) an unhealthy pattern of coping behaviors among African-Americans.
• B) an unhealthy pattern of coping behaviors among Asian-Americans.
• C) coping style that is associated with better overall physical health among some African-American subgroups.
• D) a coping style that is associated with better overall physical health among some Asian-American subgroups.

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Definitions:

Infantile Level

Pertains to behavior, thinking, or attitudes that are considered characteristic of or resembling an infant or very young child.

Abnormal Person

An individual whose thinking or behavior deviates significantly from societal norms or expectations.

Personality

The mix of emotional, attitudinal, and behavioral reaction patterns characteristic of a person.

Unconscious

The part of the mind that is inaccessible to the conscious mind but that affects behavior and emotions.