Terms Final Exam

Question 1

Co-existence of 2 diff. distinct cultures in same country or region

Answer 1

Biculturalism

Question 2

Process by which individuals from one culture group merge w/or blend into a 2nd group

Answer 2

Assimilation

Question 3

Process whereby culture is passed from generation to generation

Answer 3

Enculturation

Question 4

Policies and practices that harm a group and its members

Answer 4

Discrimination

Question 5

Standard mental pic that is held in common by members of a group and that represents an oversimplified opinion, prejudiced attitude or uncritical judgement

Answer 5

Stereotyping

Question 6

Belief ones own culture is superior to that of another while using ones own cultural values as the criteria by which to judge other cultures

Answer 6

Ethnocentrism

Question 7

Unfounded belief that race determines a persons character or ability and that one race is superior or inferior to another

Answer 7

Racism

Question 8

Ability to interact effectively w/people of different cultures. Compromises awareness of ones own worldviews, attitude toward cultural differences, knowledge of different cultural practices and cross cultural skills

Answer 8

Cultural competence