Chapter 2

Question 1

Acculturation

Answer 1

Refers to the process of modifying one’s culture to fit within the new or dominant culture

Question 2

Assimilation

Answer 2

Adopting and incorporating traits of the new culture within one’s practice

Question 3

Alternative therapy

Answer 3

A product or treatment used in place of conventional medicine.

Question 4

Complementary therapy

Answer 4

A product or treatment used together with conventional medicine.

Question 5

Coping

Answer 5

The use of learned behavioral and cognitive strategies to manage or relieve perceived stress