Rosa Is a Guatemalan Immigrant

question 40

Multiple Choice

Rosa is a Guatemalan immigrant. She has learned to speak English and has taken to celebrating traditionally American holidays, such as Thanksgiving and the Fourth of July. Rosa is experiencing __________.

• A) discrimination
• B) prejudice
• C) assimilation
• D) segregation

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Definitions:

Comforting Touch

Comforting touch is a physical way of showing empathy, support, or love, which can significantly reduce stress, soothe pain, and increase feelings of connection and security.

Food

Any nutritious substance that people or animals eat or drink in order to maintain life and growth.

Teratogen

Any agent or substance that can cause malformations or defects in a developing embryo or fetus when exposed to the pregnant mother.

Intellectual Disability

A generalized neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by significantly impaired intellectual and adaptive functioning.