Asked by QUYNH NGUYEN on Jun 08, 2024

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Members of a Chinese family that has been in Canada for 5 years have learned to speak English and have adopted certain Western customs but have continued to adhere to their values,beliefs,and traditions.What is this process referred to as?

A) Assimilation.
B) Enculturation.
C) Acculturation.
D) Multiculturalism.

Acculturation

The process by which individuals adopt the cultural traits or social patterns of another group.

Enculturation

The process by which individuals learn and adopt the values, customs, and social norms of their culture through observation and instruction.

Multiculturalism

The coexistence of diverse cultures, where cultural differences are acknowledged and valued.

  • Understand the concept of acculturation and its relevance in health care.
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Myrthala Plecas-PerrinJun 11, 2024
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C
Explanation :
Acculturation is the process of adapting to or adopting the characteristics of a new culture.Assimilation is a process whereby a minority group gradually acquires the attitudes and customs of the mainstream culture.Socialization into one's primary culture in childhood is known as enculturation.Multiculturalism-the coexistence of many cultures and the maintenance of cultural differences-is prevalent in Canadian society.