Social Influence Chapter 3: Acculturation

Questions and Answers

What is the main difference between enculturation and acculturation?

Enculturation and acculturation are synonymous terms for the same process

Enculturation is adopting norms from one's original culture, while acculturation refers to changes from interaction with a new culture (correct)

Enculturation and acculturation both refer to changes from interaction with a new culture

Enculturation refers to changes from interaction with a new culture, while acculturation is adopting norms from one's original culture

What is acculturative stress?

Negative reactions to the process of acculturation (correct)

Anxiety from fully assimilating into the new culture

Positive outcomes from the acculturation process

Stress from maintaining one's original cultural identity

Which of the following is NOT one of the acculturation strategies mentioned in the text?

Marginalization (correct)

Separation

Integration

Assimilation

Which of the following is mentioned as a potential source of acculturative stress?

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How is discrimination defined in the text?

Negative attitude, judgment, or treatment of members of a particular group Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of overt racism?

Both B and C Signup and view all the answers

What can result from an individual facing negative psychological effects during acculturation?

Psychiatric disorders like depression Signup and view all the answers

What does the critical thinking question at the end of the passage ask the reader to consider?

How acculturation influences acculturative stress Signup and view all the answers

Why might it be useful to understand how acculturation affects behavior?

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What is a key takeaway about acculturation based on the information in the text?

Acculturation can significantly influence thoughts and behaviors Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Acculturation and Its Impact on Behavior

Acculturation involves changes in attitudes or values through interaction with a new culture, distinct from assimilation which entails fully adopting a new culture's norms.
Movement between cultures is increasingly common in modern society, affecting individuals of all ages for various reasons.
Acculturation influences individual thinking and behavior and can lead to various outcomes, both positive and negative.

Acculturation Strategies

Assimilation: Individuals abandon their original culture's values to adopt those of the new culture.
Separation: Individuals reject the new culture and strengthen their attachment to their original cultural identity.
Integration: Individuals maintain their original culture while participating in the new culture.

Enculturation vs. Acculturation

Enculturation describes the adoption of cultural norms by living within one's original culture.
Acculturation refers to changes due to interactions with new cultures, highlighting shifts in identity through cultural exchange.

Psychological Effects and Stress

Acculturation can lead to acculturative stress, characterized by anxiety and depression stemming from the challenges of adapting to a new culture.
Learning new languages and customs can be particularly stressful, especially when there is pressure to adapt quickly.

Role of Discrimination

Discrimination contributes significantly to acculturative stress, defined as negative attitudes or treatment towards specific groups.
Experiencing racism or exclusion can hinder essential aspects of life such as finding housing or employment, exacerbating psychological distress related to acculturation.

Description

Explore the concept of acculturation and its impact on behavior in this quiz on Social Influence Chapter 3. Understand the differences between acculturation and assimilation and how cultural interactions shape our attitudes and values.