Describe the Four Patterns That Are Usually Shown as Immigrants

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Essay

Describe the four patterns that are usually shown as immigrants attempt to adapt to their new culture and indicate the degree of acculturative stress each pattern produces.

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Definitions:

Sociocultural

Pertaining to the combination of social and cultural factors that influence an individual's behaviors, attitudes, and perceptions.

Obsessive-compulsive Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by recurrent, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and/or repetitive behaviors (compulsions).

Drug Therapies

The treatment of disease or disorders through the administration of pharmaceutical drugs.

Cognitive-behavioral Therapy

A psychological treatment approach that helps individuals recognize and change negative thoughts and behaviors to improve mental health.