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What is the main difference between enculturation and acculturation?
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?
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?
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?
Which of the following is mentioned as a potential source of acculturative stress?
How is discrimination defined in the text?
How is discrimination defined in the text?
Which of the following is an example of overt racism?
Which of the following is an example of overt racism?
What can result from an individual facing negative psychological effects during acculturation?
What can result from an individual facing negative psychological effects during acculturation?
What does the critical thinking question at the end of the passage ask the reader to consider?
What does the critical thinking question at the end of the passage ask the reader to consider?
Why might it be useful to understand how acculturation affects behavior?
Why might it be useful to understand how acculturation affects behavior?
What is a key takeaway about acculturation based on the information in the text?
What is a key takeaway about acculturation based on the information in the text?
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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.
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