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folubunmi

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Within the deaf culture, there is considerable disagreement about the use of SEE (Signed Exact English) and ASL (American Sign Language). This is indicative of:
 
  a. Dominant versus nondominant behaviors.
  b. The need to recognize diversity within groups.
  c. The impact of cross-culturalism.
  d. How language separates subgroups.

Question 2

The nurse manager for a unit's culturally diverse staff creates a staff-development program so the professional nursing staff members can enhance their understanding of cultures on the basis of published literature.
 
  The literature reveals that the following characteristic is inherent in a culture. It:
 
  a. Develops over time.
  b. Maintains a strong work ethic.
  c. Changes easily.
  d. Develops quickly.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
When working with various cultural groups and diversity, it is important to recognize that diversity also exists within groups. Cultural differences among groups should not be taken in the context that all members of a certain group or subgroup are indistinguishable.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Culture is a patterned behavioral response that evolves slowly as times change. The culture may or may not maintain a strong work ethic.



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