The Process of Adaptation by Which Immigrants, Native Groups, and Ethnic

question 174

Multiple Choice

The process of adaptation by which immigrants, native groups, and ethnic minorities adjust to the new culture through making behavioral and attitudinal changes is called ______.

• A) assimilation
• B) immersement
• C) acculturation
• D) appeasement

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Definitions:

Somatic Symptom

Physical symptoms that cause significant distress or impairment, often with no identifiable medical cause, typically associated with emotional or psychological factors.

Physiological System

A group of organs working together to perform complex functions necessary for life and maintaining homeostasis within the body.

Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis

A complex set of direct influences and feedback interactions among the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, and adrenal glands regulating stress response, digestion, immune system, mood, and energy usage.

Health Anxiety

A condition characterized by excessive worry about having a serious illness, despite medical reassurance.