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Stress and Stress Levels in Ethnic Groups

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What is stress? Why do some ethnic groups have higher stress levels than others? How do individuals manage stress?

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This solution first defines what stress is, and then discusses how cultural values and differences influence stress levels in ethnic groups, before finally mentioning the various methods of managing stress. It is about 230 words.

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Q1. Think of negative emotions that we experience in life are called stress. Stress has effects on physiology, behaviors and on cognition. e.g. stress of being stopped by your boss for something you did.

Q2. My understanding is that cultural values influence our way of thinking and evaluating the self, others and ...

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