CTEL 3 - Chapter 3: Lessons 1,2,3

Question 1

When the minority culture gradually loses all of the markers that set it apart as a separate culture in the first place; eventually, the minority culture becomes almost indistinguishable from the majority culture.

Answer 1

assimilation

Question 2

True or false

the majority culture also changes during the process of assimilation.

Answer 2

true

Question 3

If enough of the cultural markers of language, tradition, and food from the minority culture are maintained for the members to be able to recognize themselves as a distinct culture, then it is said to have undergone _______ instead of assimilation.

Answer 3

acculturation

Question 4

the process of becoming accustomed to the customs, language, practices, and environment of a new culture.

Answer 4

acculturation

Question 5

the ways in which children learn about and categorize the world

Answer 5

adaptation

Question 6

established patterns used to organize knowledge.

s____a

Answer 6

schema

Question 7

occurs when a learner encounters a new idea, and must ‘fit’ that idea into what they already know. Think of this as filling existing containers.

Answer 7

assimilation

Question 8

more substantial, requiring the learner to reshape those containers or reshape their knowledge

Answer 8

accommodation

Question 9

is the feelings of confusion and uncertainty that you experience when you come into contact with a culture that is vastly different from your own

Answer 9

culture shock

Question 10

There are five stages of culture shock:

H
D
R
A
I

Answer 10

Honeymoon phase
Distress
Reintegration
Autonomy
Independence

Question 11

When you return to your original culture, you may be surprised to find that returning home after growing accustomed to a new culture causes disorientation.

Answer 11

reverse culture shock

Question 12

also known as the incubation stage, is characterized by feelings of excitement and fascination about your new culture. You have a romanticized view about the new culture, but it doesn’t last for long.

Answer 12

honeymoon phase

Question 13

You experience feelings of anger, sadness, frustration and dissatisfaction during this stage. This stage is also referred to as the negotiation phase.

Answer 13

Distress

Question 14

You start to understand some aspects of the new culture and your ability to function increases. However, you are not happy with the changes.

Answer 14

reintegration

Question 15

you finally move toward acceptance of the new culture. You start to accept the good things that the new culture has to offer and find effective ways to deal with the problems that you encounter. You find a sense of balance and develop feelings of belonging.

Answer 15

autonomy

Question 16

you have finally reached biculturalism; in other words, you feel just as comfortable and competent in the new culture as you do in the old culture. You have a realistic view of the new culture and no longer feel isolated. You begin to feel at home.

Answer 16

independence