Based on the Reading "The Thinnest Line," What Does Professor

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Multiple Choice

Based on the reading "The Thinnest Line," what does Professor Nguyen mean by saying that refugee gratitude can be dangerous?

• A)Although it can be interpreted as the immigrant success story, if often does not allow for the inclusion of other emotions like anger and resentment.
• B)There is an assumption that refugees do not feel grateful for the assistance they have received.
• C)It justifies that war is not necessary because people can easily move from one country to the next.
• D)Refugees only experience trauma.

Reflect on personal experiences of embarrassment and identify the discredited identity.

Analyze strategies for face-saving in awkward social situations.

Recognize the role of social context in influencing identity expression and coping mechanisms.

Evaluate the outcomes of employing different strategies to manage discredited identities.

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Definitions:

Hazing Scandal

A public controversy or outrage arising from activities involving harassment, abuse or humiliation used as a way of initiating a person into a group.

Bystander Effect

The tendency for individuals to be less likely to provide help when others are present than when they are alone.

Informational Influence

When people look to others for how to behave in ambiguous situations.

Normative Influence

When people conform to social norms for fear of negative social consequences.