Final Exam Study Guide

These flashcards cover key concepts related to migration, acculturative stress, cultural perspectives in mental health, and the psychological dynamics involved in re-entry after living abroad.

Migration Trajectory

The migration trajectory can be divided into three components: Migration, Postmigration resettlement, with each phase associated with specific risks and mental health problems.

Acculturative Stress

Acculturative stress refers to the psychological impact of adapting to a new culture, with symptoms such as nostalgia, disorientation, and dissatisfaction over language barriers.

Censorship

Censorship is the practice of reviewing and determining what information is appropriate for publication or broadcasting, influenced by moral, ideological, or political considerations.

Cultural Formulation Interview

Developed for culturally-sensitive assessment practices, it assists clinicians in assessing the role of culture in a patient's clinical presentation across four domains.

Cognitive Balance Theory

This theory examines consistency pressures in evaluation processes among three elements: a person evaluating, and the objects or issues being evaluated.

Re-acculturation

The process of readjusting to one's home culture after living abroad, often involving familiar surroundings and internal changes.

Cultural Variation in Perception of Time

Different cultures have distinct ways of perceiving time, such as Westerners using precise measures and Swahili culture distinguishing between 'Sasha' (present) and 'Zamani' (past).

Coping Styles Upon Re-Entry

Different coping styles that individuals may adopt when readjusting to their home culture, categorized into proactive, alienated, re-socialized, and rebellious styles.

Absolute Threshold

The minimum amount of physical energy needed for an individual to notice a stimulus.

Sensation vs Perception

Sensation is the process of receptor cells being stimulated, while perception organizes various sensations into meaningful patterns.