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jon_i

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Which of the following findings, if true, emphasizes the importance of culturally-specific resources in counteracting stress associated with gendered racism?
 
  A. Stronger identification with and participation in African American customs decreases the risk of succumbing to illicit drug use.
  B. Reacting proactively to challenges leads to increased feelings of empowerment in victims of gendered racism.
  C. Having a sense of purpose and meaning in life has been found to decrease the incidence of suicidal behavior in African American teens.
  D. Enrolment in higher education institutions decreases the prevalence of maladaptive coping strategies among victims.

Question 2

Which of the following statements is supported by findings from the B-WISE project?
 
  A. The style of coping of a participant makes no difference to the amount of harmful effects she experiences from gendered racism.
  B. As gendered racism experiences increase, risk for suicidal thoughts and behaviors also increases.
  C. The adverse effects of racism on drug use primarily impact older women in the sample.
  D. Older Black women have more maladaptive strategies for coping with stress when compared to younger women.



gabrielle_lawrence

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B



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