In Phinney's Stages of Ethnic/racial Identity Development, a Person in the Diffuse

question 22

Multiple Choice

In Phinney's stages of ethnic/racial identity development, a person in the diffuse ethnic identity stage is most likely to say,

• A) "I think people should know what Black people had to go through to get to where we are now."
• B) "I don't go looking for my culture. I just go by what my parents say and do, and what they tell me to do, the way they are."
• C) "My past is just there; I have no reason to worry about it. I'm American now."
• D) "People put me down because I'm from Mexico, but I don't care anymore. I can accept myself more."

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Definitions:

Mindfulness

A mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations.

Acceptance And Commitment Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that encourages individuals to accept their thoughts and feelings rather than fighting or feeling guilty for them.

Factitious Disorder

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Exaggerated Symptoms

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