After emigrating, Antonia immediately embraced the language, values, and attitudes of her new country, and ignored all reminders of her former homeland and customs. Antonia’s behavior is an example of ___________

a. cultural sensitivity
b. enculturation
c. cultural assimilation
d. cultural imperialism


Answer: c

Communication & Mass Media

You might also like to view...

_______________ allows students to learn in a community of peers rather than hierarchically from the teacher alone.

A. Community learning B. Collaborative learning C. Small group communication D. Cultural communication

Communication & Mass Media

When speakers use strategic planning, the first thing they do is to __________.

A. identify their goals B. assess their personal knowledge C. organize sources D. locate reference materials

Communication & Mass Media

LAN stands for

A. leader among newbie. B. legally accessible network. C. local area network. D. log-on access needed. 

Communication & Mass Media

At church, the Sheerin children know that they are to sit quietly during the service. When they get home, however, they are allowed to run and play without much interference. Which of Shimanoff's interpretation of rules best illustrates this example?

A. Rules should be established by those in authority positions. B. Rules should be followable. C. Rules are contextual. D. Rules should prescribe behavior that is obligated, preferred, or prohibited.

Communication & Mass Media