Individuals who are more acculturated and have lived in the United States for a longer period of time are more likely to refer to themselves by

A) the general category of South Asian.
B) their familiar country of origin as well as "American."
C) their religious affiliation.
D) their caste assignment.

Acculturated

The process of adopting the cultural traits or social patterns of another group, often the dominant one.

Country of Origin

Refers to the country where a person was born or where a product was made, often influencing identity or quality perceptions.

Caste Assignment

The process of determining an individual's social status based on birth in a system that divides people into hereditary hierarchical groups.