Fatalism Refers to

question 13

Multiple Choice

Fatalism refers to

• A) respect and loyalty to the family
• B) the male is the head of the household
• C) acculturation conflicts
• D) resignation to misfortunes

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Definitions:

Pessimistic Belief

A tendency to expect the worst possible outcome or to view situations from a negative perspective.

Shneidman

Edwin Shneidman, an American psychologist who is a pioneer in the field of suicidology, the study of suicide and suicide prevention.

Ambivalence

The state of having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.

Shneidman

Edwin Shneidman was a pioneering American suicidologist and thanatologist, known for his work on the psychological aspects of suicide.