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Vocabulary
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Culture | The values, beliefs, attitudes, languages, symbols, rituals, behaviors, and customs unique to a particular group of and passed from one generation to the next. |
| Ethnicity | A classification of people based on natural origin and or culture. |
| Race | A classification of people based on physical on physical or biological characteristics. |
| Cultural Diversity | Differences among individuals based on cultural, ethnic, and racial factors. |
| Cultural assimilation | Absorption of a aculturally distinct group into a dominant or prevailing culture. |
| Acculturation | The process of learning the beliefs and behaviors of a dominant culture and assuming some of the characteristics does occur. |
| Sensitivity | The ability to recognize and appreciate the personal characteristic of others. |
| Ethnocentric | Individuals who believe in the supremacy of their own ethnic group. |
| Prejudice | A strong feeling or belief about a person or subject that is formed without reviewing facts or information. |
| Stereotyping | Occurs when an assumption is made that everyone in a particular group is the same. |
| Holistic Care | Care that provides for the well being of the whole person and meets not only physical needs, but also social, emotional, and mental state. |
| Nuclear Family | Consists of a mother, father, and children, |
| Extended Family | Includes the nuclear family plus grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. |
| Matriarchal | Social organization in which the mother or oldest female is the authority figure. |
| Patriarchal | Social organization in which the father or oldest male is the authority figure. |
| Personal Space | Describes the distance people require to feel comfortable while interacting with others. |
| Spirituality | Defined as the beliefs individuals have about themselves, their connections with others, and their relationship with a higher power. |
| Religion | An |