The Stress Resulting from the Need to Change and Adapt

question 138

Multiple Choice

The stress resulting from the need to change and adapt to the dominant, or majority, culture is called ________.

• A) acculturative stress
• B) acculturation
• C) integration
• D) assimilation Topic : Social Factors in Stress: People Who Need People

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Definitions:

Chromosomal Damage

Structural or numerical alterations in chromosomes that can lead to various genetic disorders or diseases.

Carriers of PKU

are individuals who possess one defective gene for phenylketonuria (PKU) from one parent, potentially passing the condition to their offspring, but typically do not exhibit symptoms themselves.

Disorder Development

Disorder development relates to the progression or emergence of psychological, physical, or developmental conditions that interrupt normal functioning.

Multifactorial Problems

Problems that stem from the interaction of heredity and environmental factors.