The Particular Stressors That African Americans Often Face, Such as Racism

question 246

Multiple Choice

The particular stressors that African Americans often face, such as racism, poverty, violence, and ? overcrowded living conditions, may contribute to____________.

• A) higher rates of anorexia nervosa
• B) higher rates of emotion-focused coping
• C) heightened risks of serious health-related problems
• D) higher rates of bipolar illness

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Definitions:

Traditional Authority

The norm in tribal and feudal societies, involves rulers inheriting authority through family or clan ties. The right of a family or clan to monopolize leadership is widely believed to derive from the will of a god.

Tribal Societies

Societies organized primarily on kinship and lineage with social, economic, and political structures governed by traditions and customs.

Feudal Societies

Societies characterized by a hierarchical system of governance based on land ownership and service, prevalent in medieval Europe.

Charismatic Authority

Charismatic authority is a type of leadership where the leader's influence is based on their personal charm and the devotion they inspire in their followers, rather than traditional or legal power.