Which Outcome of Acculturation Places an Individual at Higher Risk

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which outcome of acculturation places an individual at higher risk for mental health problems?

• A) Rejection of the dominant culture and a relinquishing of one's original culture
• B) Assimilation to the dominant culture and a relinquishing of one's original culture
• C) Adoption of some aspects of the dominant culture and retention of some aspects of the original culture
• D) Separation from the dominant culture and retention of one's original culture

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Definitions:

Memories

A record or storage of experiences, information, and skills learned over time, retained in the human brain.

Trait Theories

Theories that focus on identifying, describing, and measuring individual differences in behavioral predispositions.

Psychoanalytic Theories

A set of theories originating from the work of Sigmund Freud that focus on the unconscious mind and its impact on human behavior.

Humanistic Theories

Theories that view personality with a focus on the potential for healthy personal growth.