Cultural beliefs serve to:
a. guide decisions c. understand other cultures
b. help people adjust d. help with acculturation
A
Cultural beliefs serve as a conscious and unconscious point of reference that guides the outlook and decisions of people. Culture incorporates the experience of the past and influences the present. Having cultural beliefs will not help with the process of acculturating to a new environment, help understand other cultures, or help people adjust to the new environment.
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