The Dissonance Stage in the Racial and Cultural Identity Development

question 52

Multiple Choice

The dissonance stage in the racial and cultural identity development (R/CID) model says an individual

• A) is constantly reinforced by society regarding his/her beliefs.
• B) encounters contradictory information regarding his/her beliefs.
• C) completely espouses minority views and rejects the dominant culture.
• D) shows a strong preference for the values and beliefs of the dominant culture.

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Definitions:

Autism

A developmental disorder characterized by difficulties with social interaction and communication, and by restricted or repetitive patterns of thought and behavior.

Chromosomes

are long strands of DNA and proteins found in the nucleus of cells, carrying genetic information.

Genes

Units of heredity made up of DNA that encode the instructions for the development, functioning, and reproduction of all known organisms.

Chromosomes

Chromosomes are long strands of DNA wrapped around proteins, located in the cell nucleus, containing genes that dictate hereditary traits.