Hispanics tend to believe that the needs of the family take priority over those of the individual. Which of the following types of cultural variations is being demonstrated?
a. Communication
b. Personal space
c. Social organization
d. Environmental control
ANS: C
Social organization refers to the way in which a cultural group structures itself around the family to carry out role functions. Communication is the means by which culture is shared (verbal and nonverbal). Personal space is the physical distance between two individuals during an interaction. Environmental control refers to the person's relationship with nature and to plan and direct fac-tors in the environment that affect them.
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