Sophia Is Surprised to Learn That a High Percentage of New

question 101

Multiple Choice

Sophia is surprised to learn that a high percentage of new HIV infections are among people of her race/ethnicity.In fact, nearly 50 percent of new HIV infections are among ________.

• A)Caucasians
• B)Asians
• C)Hispanics
• D)African Americans

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Definitions:

Acculturative Stress

The psychological impact of adaptation to a new culture, which can result in anxiety, depression, and identity confusion.

Marginalisation

The process of pushing certain groups or individuals to the edge of society by not allowing them an active voice, or diminishing their roles.

Assimilation

The process by which individuals or groups adopt the culture, beliefs, and practices of a dominant group, losing their original identity.

Indigenous Psychology

A psychology created by and for a specific cultural group – based on the claim that culture can be understood only from within its own perspective.