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LCritchfi · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

The process of giving up parts of one's own culture and adopting parts of the culture of the dominant group is called ___________________ _.

Fill in the blank with the correct word.

Question 2

Which statements about emotions and their expression can provide a basis for providing care to culturally diverse patients? (Select all that apply.)

a. In some cultural groups, people do not display emotions openly in public.
b. Emotions are universal, but cues to those emotions vary.
c. Culture provides guidelines for approved ways of responding to pain.
d. Silence has various culturally determined meanings.

abro1885 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: Assimilation
The process of giving up parts of one's own culture and adopting parts of the culture of the dominant group is called assimilation.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, C, D
Each of the statements is correct and should be considered when planning care for patients of the majority culture and for culturally diverse patients.