Ch. 10 Key Terms
the process of learning the beliefs and behaviors of a dominant culture and assuming some of the characteristics
Acculturation
differences based on cultural and ethnic factors
Cultural diversity
care that provides for the wellbeing of the whole person and meets not only physical needs, but also social, emotional, and mental needs
Holistic care
territorial space, the distance people require to feel comfortable while interacting with others
Personal space
the ability to recognize and appreciate the personal characteristics of others
Sensitivity
an individual who believes that the existence of God cannot be proved or disproved
Agnostic
The values, beliefs, attitudes, languages, symbols, rituals, behaviors, and customs unique to a particular group of people.
Culture
the mother or oldest female is the authority figure in the family
Matriarchal
worship and belief in many gods
Polytheist
the beliefs individuals have about themselves, their connections with others, and their relationship with a higher power.
Spirituality
a person who does not believe in any deity
Atheist
a classification of people based on national origin and/or culture
Ethnicity
believe in the existence of one God
Monotheist
to prejudge; a strong feeling of belief about a person or subject that is formed without reviewing facts or information.
Prejudice
when an assumption is made that everyone in a particular group is the same
Stereotyping
a preference that inhabits impartial judgment
Bias
individuals who believe their cultural values are better than the cultural values of others
Ethnocentric
usually consisting of one or two parents and a child or children.
Nuclear family
a classification of people based on physical or biological characteristics such as the color of their skin, hair, eyes, blood type, and bone structure.
Race
care based on the cultural beliefs, emotional needs, spiritual feelings, and physical needs of a person
Transcultural health care
a newly arrived cultural group alters unique beliefs and behaviors to adopt the ways of the dominant culture
Cultural assimilation
the nuclear family plus grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins
Extended family
the father or the oldest mail is the authority figure in the family
Patriarchal
organized system of belief in a higher power
Religion