The nurse working with diverse populations understands that values of American culture that may be at odds with those from other cultures include (Select all that apply.)

Question

a. androcentrism.
b. autonomy.
c. collective decision making.
d. individual achievement.
e. personal freedom.

Answer 1

A, B, D, E
Androcentrism is the practice of placing the male point of view at the center of the culture and its worldview. U.S. culture tends to be androcentric in nature, which would put it at odds with gynocentric (woman-focused) cultures or cultures in which equal value is placed on both male and female outlooks.
Autonomy is a predominantly Western viewpoint and is an important concept in American culture. This would be at odds with cultures in which more importance is placed on family units or social groups, cultures in which decision making requires considering those groups as the priority.
Westerners—Americans in particular—place high value on individual achievement. This could cause conflict in a culture that values collective work and accomplishment.
Personal freedom is valued highly in American culture and could conflict with cultures that emphasize group harmony over personal freedom.
Collective decision making is not a predominant American cultural value.