Steve Is a White American Whose Family Has Lived in the United

question 44

Multiple Choice

Steve is a white American whose family has lived in the United States for 200 years.During the Olympics,Steve cheers for Britain in swimming,because,he says,"I'm British!" During soccer,he cheers for Sweden,saying,"I have some Swedish in me,too!" Steve is displaying:

• A) white racial identity.
• B) externally imposed ethnicity.
• C) symbolic ethnicity.
• D) exclusive white ethnicity.

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Definitions:

Impaired Reality Testing

A psychological condition where an individual has difficulty distinguishing between what is real and what is not, often seen in psychotic disorders.

Maladaptive Themes

Recurrent patterns of thought or behavior that are detrimental to one's well-being or ability to adapt to life's challenges.

Other-directedness

A personality orientation where an individual's behavior, thoughts, and beliefs are influenced heavily by external approval or social cues rather than personal values.

Problematic Emotions

Feelings or emotional states that cause distress or difficulty in functioning.