When Minority Group Members Are Left with a Legacy of Adversity

question 25

Multiple Choice

When minority group members are left with a legacy of adversity, pain, and suffering, this is termed

• A) collectivistic events.
• B) cultural trauma.
• C) racial microaggressions.
• D) ethnocentrisms.

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Definitions:

Paralyzing Fear

An intense, overwhelming fear that prohibits an individual from taking action or making decisions.

Maladaptive Behaviors

Actions or tendencies that are counterproductive to oneself or others, often diminishing quality of life or interfering with effective functioning.

Anxiety Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by feelings of worry, anxiety, or fear that are strong enough to interfere with one's daily activities.

Social Anxiety Disorder

A chronic mental health condition characterized by intense anxiety or fear of being judged, negatively evaluated, or rejected in a social or performance situation.