R/CID Model Stages:Q&A
Define Racial and Cultural Identity Development Model (R/CID Model) - (correct
answer)A general model that covers all forms of cultural identity and addresses how one
relates to oneself, to others of the same culture, to others of different cultures , and to
the dominant cultural group.
R/CID Model Stages: - (correct answer)Conformity, Dissonance and Appreciating,
Resistance and Immersion, Introspection, Integrative Awareness
Conformity stage of R/CID Model - (correct answer)Stage in which individual sees the
dominant culture as better and superior to all groups, and sees his or her own culture as
"less than" or inferior.
Dissonance and Appreciating stage of R/CID Model - (correct answer)Stage in which
there is a sudden or gradual "occurrence" that challenges a person's belief that the
dominant group is superior and minority groups, including his or her own, is inferior.
Resistance and Immersion stage of R/CID Model - (correct answer)Stage in which the
person becomes more immersed within his or her own culture group, rejecting the
dominant culture with extreme feelings of anger, guilt, and shame for his or her initial
preference of the dominant culture and rejection of his or her own.
Introspection stage of R/CID Model - (correct answer)Stage in which a person becomes
less angry at, distrustful of, the dominant group, less immersed in his or her own group,
more appreciating of other cultural groups, and more apt to educate him/herself about
their own identity, though the process still creates inner conflict.
Integrative Awareness stage of R/CID Model - (correct answer)stage in which a person
finds greater balance, appreciates his/her own group as well as other cultural groups,
and becomes aware of themselves as an individual and a cultural being, recognizing
differences among cultural groups, both positive and negative.
Define Racial and Cultural Identity Development Model (R/CID Model) - (correct
answer)A general model that covers all forms of cultural identity and addresses how one
relates to oneself, to others of the same culture, to others of different cultures , and to
the dominant cultural group.
R/CID Model Stages: - (correct answer)Conformity, Dissonance and Appreciating,
Resistance and Immersion, Introspection, Integrative Awareness
Conformity stage of R/CID Model - (correct answer)Stage in which individual sees the
dominant culture as better and superior to all groups, and sees his or her own culture as
"less than" or inferior.
Dissonance and Appreciating stage of R/CID Model - (correct answer)Stage in which
there is a sudden or gradual "occurrence" that challenges a person's belief that the
dominant group is superior and minority groups, including his or her own, is inferior.
Resistance and Immersion stage of R/CID Model - (correct answer)Stage in which the
person becomes more immersed within his or her own culture group, rejecting the
dominant culture with extreme feelings of anger, guilt, and shame for his or her initial
preference of the dominant culture and rejection of his or her own.
Introspection stage of R/CID Model - (correct answer)Stage in which a person becomes
less angry at, distrustful of, the dominant group, less immersed in his or her own group,
more appreciating of other cultural groups, and more apt to educate him/herself about
their own identity, though the process still creates inner conflict.
Integrative Awareness stage of R/CID Model - (correct answer)stage in which a person
finds greater balance, appreciates his/her own group as well as other cultural groups,
and becomes aware of themselves as an individual and a cultural being, recognizing
differences among cultural groups, both positive and negative.
