Imagine That a New Minority Group, One with No Ethnic

question 63

Essay

Imagine that a new minority group, one with no ethnic or racial ties to any groups discussed in the chapter text, is entering U.S. society. What factors would you expect to be especially important in shaping the contact period? Why? What advice would you give to this group? What pathways into U.S. society or strategies for adaptation would you recommend? Of all the groups we have discussed in this course, which one would you recommend as a model to a new minority group? Why?

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Definitions:

Behavior Modification

A psychological method involving the use of techniques like positive or negative reinforcement to alter human behavior.

Counterconditioning

A therapeutic technique used to replace an unwanted response to a stimulus with a desired response, often used in behavior therapy.

Virtual Reality Exposure

A therapeutic technique using virtual reality technology to simulate real-world environments for the purpose of treatment, especially in phobias and anxiety disorders.

Unconditional Positive Regard

A non-judgmental acceptance and support of a person regardless of what the person says or does, often used in therapeutic settings.