Biculturalism Means

question 56

Multiple Choice

Biculturalism means:

• A) a loss of understanding of one's own culture.
• B) a capacity to function effectively in two or more cultures.
• C) an inability to shift gears between one's own and another culture.
• D) extreme homesickness.
• E) a willingness to work as a culture broker between two or more cultures.

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Definitions:

Reaction Formation

A defense mechanism where an individual acts in exactly the opposite way to their own unacceptable thoughts or feelings.

Stress

The process by which we perceive and respond to certain events, called stressors, that we appraise as threatening or challenging.

Psychodynamic Theorists

Researchers and thinkers who analyze human behavior through the lens of unconscious processes, emotions, and childhood experiences as originally proposed by Freud.

Unconscious Mental Processes

Mental processes that occur without conscious awareness, influencing perceptions, thoughts, and behaviors.