The United States, viewed as a "melting pot" of multiple worldwide ethnic groups, has its own unique culture that impacts the health and care of individuals. Which of the following are characteristics common to the U.S
culture? (Select all that apply.) 1. The culture values independence, self-reliance, and determining one's life.
2. There is a strong emphasis on achievement in jobs, sports, and physical beauty.
3. Constructive criticism is considered personally offensive.
4. The culture favors structured and formal behaviors, speech, and relationships with others.
5. Overconsumption of food in this culture leads to increased obesity and decreased health.
1, 2, 5
Rationale: Independence, self reliance, and determining one's life describes the characteristic of individuality. Strong emphasis on achievement in jobs, sports, and physical beauty describes the characteristic of perfectionism. Constructive criticism is considered helpful for others in the U.S. culture. General behaviors, speech, and relationships with others are informal. There is common use of first names when addressing others. The overconsumption of food, leading to increased obesity and decreased health relates to the characteristic of consumerism.
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