A Cambodian family immigrated to the United States and has been living in Denver for over 5 years. During a family assessment, the mother expressed concern about their children, ages 10, 13, and 16, stating, "The children act so differently now
They are less respectful to us and want to eat only American food and go to rock concerts. It's hard to believe they are our children." The children are demonstrating:
A.
Cultural relativism.
B.
Ethnocentrism.
C.
Biculturalism.
D.
Acculturation.
ANS: C
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