Asked by Jackson Davis on Jun 30, 2024
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In Chapter 8's "In Their Shoes" feature, the student describes her experience coming to Canada as a child and the struggles she faced.Given the experiences she described, what did this student likely experience after her arrival in Canada?
A) acculturative stress
B) post-traumatic stress disorder
C) healthy immigrant effect
D) involuntary migration stress
Acculturative Stress
The stress experienced by immigrants when there are difficulties resulting from the acculturation process. The stress of this process increases when immigrants experience discrimination, language difficulties, and incongruences in nonmaterial aspects of culture.
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
A psychiatric disorder that may occur in people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event, characterized by flashbacks, nightmares, and severe anxiety.
Healthy Immigrant Effect
The phenomenon where immigrants often show better health outcomes than the native-born population, which may deteriorate with longer periods of residence in the host country.
- Identify the societal and wellness consequences of immigration and refugee experiences, encompassing the healthy immigrant phenomenon and challenges in assimilation.
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Learning Objectives
- Identify the societal and wellness consequences of immigration and refugee experiences, encompassing the healthy immigrant phenomenon and challenges in assimilation.
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