When discussing the use of the term subculture, the nurse ...

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When discussing the use of the term subculture, the nurse recognizes that it is best described as:
 
  a. Fitting as many people into the majority culture as possible.
  b. Defining small groups of people who do not want to be identified with the larger culture.
  c. Singling out groups of people who suffer differential and unequal treatment as a result of cultural variations.
  d. Identifying fairly large groups of people with shared characteristics that are not common to all members of a culture.

Question 2

During a seminar on cultural aspects of nursing, the nurse recognizes that the definition stating the specific and distinct knowledge, beliefs, skills, and customs acquired by members of a society reflects which term?
 
  a. Mores
  b. Norms
  c. Culture
  d. Social learning

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Within cultures, groups of people share different beliefs, values, and attitudes. Differences occur because of ethnicity, religion, education, occupation, age, and gender. When such groups function within a large culture, they are referred to as subcultural groups.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The culture that develops in any given society is always specific and distinctive, encompassing all of the knowledge, beliefs, customs, and skills acquired by members of the society. The other terms do not fit the given definition.