Explain why understanding your own beliefs and attitudes toward various cultural groups is an important step in developing cultural competence
We all have beliefs and attitudes that have been shaped by our upbringing or by past experiences. By identifying any negative beliefs we hold about other groups of people, we can make an effort to overcome those negative beliefs and to accept others who are different from ourselves.
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What will be an ideal response?
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).