Does evidence presented in the text and in the powerpoint slides argue for or against a “melting pot” model of American culture?

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* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * A person ’ s perception of the stressor is define by each individual. E.g. having a baby can be a good stress but if its unplanned and a teen mom, this can be a distress. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * The Effects of Severe Stress The effects of severe stress include: Lowered efficacy Depletion of adaptive resources Wear and tear on the biological system Severe personality and physical deterioration Death 0 Stress and illness Psychological sources of stress not only diminish our capacity for adjustment, but also may adversely affect our health. Stress is associated with an increased risk of various types of physical illness, ranging from digestive disorders to heart disease. The field of psychoneuroimmunology studies relationships between psychological factors, especially stress, and the workings of the endocrine system, the immune system, and the nervous system The General Adaptation Syndrome General adaptation syndrome (GAS) – The body ’ s three-stage response to states of prolonged or intense stress. Alarm reaction – The first stage of the GAS, characterized by heightened sympathetic activity. Fight-or-flight reaction – The inborn tendency to respond to a threat by either fighting or fleeing. The General Adaptation Syndrome Resistance stage – The second stage of the GAS, involving the body ’ s attempt to withstand prolonged stress and preserve resources. Exhaustion stage – The third stage of the GAS, characterized by lowered resistance, increased parasympathetic activity, and eventual physical deterioration. The exhaustion stage is characterized by dominance of the parasympathetic branch of the ANS. Acculturative Stress: Making It in America One of the primary sources of stress imposed on immigrant groups, or on native groups living in the larger mainstream culture, is the need to adapt to a new culture. We can define acculturation as the process of adaptation by which immigrants, native…