Ch. 10 Cultural Diversity - Key Terms
what is Acculturation
The process of learning the beliefs and behaviors of a dominant culture and assuming some of its characteristics.
what is Agnostic
An individual who believes that the existence of God cannot be proved or disproved.
what is Atheist
A person who does not believe in any deity or higher power.
what is Bias
A preference or inclination that inhibits impartial judgment.
qwhat is Cultural Assimilation
The process in which a minority group or culture comes to resemble those of a dominant group (often giving up their own original cultural identity).
what is Cultural Diversity
The differences among people based on cultural, ethnic, and racial factors.
what is Culture
The values, beliefs, attitudes, languages, symbols, rituals, behaviors, and customs unique to a particular group of people; passed from one generation to the next.
what is Ethnicity
A classification of people based on national origin and/or culture (e.g., German, Italian, African American).
what is Ethnocentric
Individuals who believe in the supremacy of their own ethnic group.
what is Extended Family
Includes the nuclear family plus grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
hwta is Holistic Care
Care that provides for the well-being of the whole person, meeting not only physical needs but also social, emotional, and mental needs.
Matriarchal
A social organization in which the mother or the oldest female is the authority figure.
Monotheist
An individual who believes in the existence of only one God.
Nuclear Family
: Usually consists of a mother, father, and children (or a single parent and children).
Patriarchal
A social organization in which the father or the oldest male is the authority figure.
Personal Space
The distance people require to feel comfortable while interacting with others (often varies by culture).
Polytheist
An individual who worships and believes in many gods.
Prejudice
A strong feeling or belief about a person or subject that is formed without reviewing facts or information ("pre-judging").
Race
A classification of people based on physical or biological characteristics (e.g., skin color, hair texture, eye shape).
Religion
An organized system of belief in a superhuman power or higher power.
Sensitivity
The ability to recognize and appreciate the personal characteristics of others.
Spirituality
The beliefs individuals have about themselves, their connections with others, and their relationship with a higher power.
Stereotyping
Occurs when an assumption is made that everyone in a particular group is the same.
Transcultural Health Care
Care based on the cultural beliefs, emotional needs, spiritual feelings, and physical needs of a person.