Ch. 10 Key Terms
what is Acculturation?
the process of learning the beliefs and behaviors of a dominant culture and assuming some of the characteristics, does occur.
what is cultural diversity?
culture and ethnicity can influence an individual's behavior, self-perception, judgment of others, and interpersonal relationships
what is 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 needs
what is personal space?
describes the distance people require to feel comfortable while interacting with others
what is sensitivity?
the ability to recognize and appreciate the personal characteristics of others, is essential in health care.
what is Agnostic?
an individual who believes that the existence of God cannot be proved or disproved
what is Culture?
the values, beliefs, and attitudes, languages, symbols, rituals, behaviors, and customs unique to a particular group of people and passed from one generation to the next
what is Matriarchal?
the mother or oldest female is the authority figure
what is Polytheist?
worship and believe in many gods, a characteristic of Hinduism and some believers of Buddhism.
what is Spiritually?
he beliefs individuals have about themselves, their connected with others, and their relationship with a higher power
what is Atheist?
a person who does not believe in any deity.
what is Ethnicity?
a classification of people based on national origin and/or culture.
what is Monotheist?
believe in the existence of one God,
what is Prejudice?
strong feeling or belief about a person or subject that is formed without reviewing facts or information
what is Stereotyping?
assumption is made that everyone in a particular group is the same
what is Bias?
a preference that inhibits impartial; judgment
what is Ethnocentric?
individuals who believe that their cultural values are better than the cultural values of others
what is nuclear family?
consists of one or two more parents and a child or children
what is Race?
a classification of people based on physical or biological characteristics such as the color of skin, hair, and eyes; facial features, blood type, and bone structure
what is transcultural health care?
care based on the cultural beliefs, emotional needs, spiritual feelings, and physical needs of a person, can be used to describe this method of holistic care
what is cultural assimilation?
requires that the newly arrived cultural group alter unique beliefs and behaviors and adopt the ways of the dominant culture
what is extended family?
includes the nuclear family plus grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins
what is Patriarchal?
the father or oldest male is the authority figure
what is Religion?
an organized system of belief in a higher power