The nursing student learns that which are correct regarding acculturation and assimilation? (Select all that apply.)
a. Assimilation is forced entry into a different culture.
b. Acculturation depends on first-hand contact between groups.
c. Acculturation results in changes to the minority culture only.
d. Assimilation can occur at the group or individual level.
e. Assimilation causes a minority group member to blend into the majority group.
ANS: B, D, E
Acculturation occurs from first-hand contact between a minority group and the majority cultural group and can result in changes to one or both cultures. Assimilation occurs when members of a minority group blend into the majority group and can occur at the group or individual level. Assimilation is not a forced change.
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