A daughter of a Chinese speaking client approaches a nurse and asks multiple questions while maintaining direct eye contact. What culturally related concept does the daughter's behavior reflect?
a. Prejudice
b. Stereotyping
c. Assimilation
d. Ethnocentrism
Answer: c. Assimilation
Assimilation involves incorporating the behaviors of the dominant culture. Maintaining eye contact is characteristic of the American culture and not Asian cultures. Prejudice is a negative belief about another person or group and does not characterize this behavior. Stereotyping is the perception that all members of a group are alike. Ethnocentrism is the perception that one's beliefs are better than those of others.
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