When a Person Identifies with His/her Group of Origin and Their

question 85

True/False

When a person identifies with his/her group of origin and their culture or with the mainstream dominant culture, this is referred to as assimilation.

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Definitions:

Xanthoderma

A condition characterized by the yellowing of the skin due to an accumulation of lipochrome pigments.

Keloid

A raised, often large scar that grows beyond the original bounds of a wound, resulting from excessive collagen production during healing.

Collagen

The main structural protein found in skin and other connective tissues, widely used in purified form for cosmetic surgical treatments.

Decubitus

A medical term referring to a body position in which the patient lies down. It also pertains to pressure sores that can develop from prolonged bedrest.