When minority groups immigrate to another country, a certain degree of cultural or ethnic blending occurs through the involuntary process of:
a. acculturation.
b. ethnocentrism.
c. culture shock.
d. cultural sensitivity.
ANS: A
Acculturation is the gradual changes that are produced in a culture by the influence of another culture that cause one or both cultures to become more similar. The minority culture is forced to learn the majority culture to survive. Ethnocentrism is the belief that one's way of living and behaving is the best way. This includes the emotional attitude that the values, beliefs, and perceptions of one's ethnic group are superior to those of others. This would limit the blending. Culture shock is the helpless feeling and state of disorientation felt by an outsider attempting to adapt to a different culture group. This would limit the blending. Cultural sensitivity is an awareness of cultural similarities and differences. The nurse should develop the dynamics of cultural sensitivity to provide culturally competent care.
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