Striving to Achieve a Balance Between Their Traditions and Western

question 299

Multiple Choice

Striving to achieve a balance between their traditions and Western child-rearing practices, the parents in which ethnic culture act as home-based teachers who encourage hard work, moral behavior, and achievement; teach their children that their behavior can bring either pride or shame to the family; and encourage their children to set aside their own desires when the greater good of the family is at stake?

• A)Asian-American
• B)African-American
• C)Hispanic
• D)Arab-American

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Definitions:

Dissonance Theory

A theory suggesting that inconsistency among beliefs or behaviors causes an uncomfortable psychological tension that people are motivated to reduce.

Changing Cognitions

The process of modifying thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes, often aimed at improving mental health or personal effectiveness.

Cognitive Dissonance

The mental discomfort experienced by a person who holds two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values at the same time.

High Level

Referring to something that is advanced or complex, often involving abstract, broad, or in-depth aspects.