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Cultural Diffusion and Acculturation

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What is the process by which one culture adopts elements from another culture?

  1. Cultural diffusion

  2. Acculturation

  3. Assimilation

  4. Integration

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cultural diffusion is the process by which one culture adopts elements from another culture.

What is the process by which individuals from one culture adopt the beliefs, values, and behaviors of another culture?

  1. Cultural diffusion

  2. Acculturation

  3. Assimilation

  4. Integration

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Acculturation is the process by which individuals from one culture adopt the beliefs, values, and behaviors of another culture.

What are the three main types of cultural diffusion?

  1. Direct, indirect, and forced

  2. Material, non-material, and symbolic

  3. Positive, negative, and neutral

  4. Active, passive, and latent

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The three main types of cultural diffusion are direct, indirect, and forced.

What are the four main types of acculturation?

  1. Assimilation, integration, separation, and marginalization

  2. Material, non-material, and symbolic

  3. Positive, negative, and neutral

  4. Active, passive, and latent

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The four main types of acculturation are assimilation, integration, separation, and marginalization.

What are some of the factors that influence cultural diffusion?

  1. Geography, technology, and economics

  2. Politics, religion, and education

  3. Social structure, values, and norms

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above factors can influence cultural diffusion.

What are some of the factors that influence acculturation?

  1. The length of time spent in the new culture

  2. The degree of contact with the new culture

  3. The individual's personality and values

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above factors can influence acculturation.

What are some of the positive effects of cultural diffusion?

  1. Increased cultural diversity

  2. New ideas and technologies

  3. Economic growth

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are positive effects of cultural diffusion.

What are some of the negative effects of cultural diffusion?

  1. Loss of traditional culture

  2. Cultural conflict

  3. Environmental degradation

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are negative effects of cultural diffusion.

What are some of the positive effects of acculturation?

  1. Increased cultural diversity

  2. New ideas and technologies

  3. Economic growth

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are positive effects of acculturation.

What are some of the negative effects of acculturation?

  1. Loss of traditional culture

  2. Cultural conflict

  3. Identity crisis

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are negative effects of acculturation.

How can cultural diffusion and acculturation be managed to minimize negative effects?

  1. Education and awareness

  2. Cultural policies and programs

  3. International cooperation

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above can be used to manage cultural diffusion and acculturation to minimize negative effects.

What is the difference between cultural diffusion and acculturation?

  1. Cultural diffusion is the process by which one culture adopts elements from another culture, while acculturation is the process by which individuals from one culture adopt the beliefs, values, and behaviors of another culture.

  2. Cultural diffusion is the process by which one culture adopts elements from another culture, while acculturation is the process by which cultures change over time.

  3. Cultural diffusion is the process by which one culture adopts elements from another culture, while acculturation is the process by which cultures merge.

  4. Cultural diffusion is the process by which one culture adopts elements from another culture, while acculturation is the process by which cultures become more similar.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cultural diffusion is the process by which one culture adopts elements from another culture, while acculturation is the process by which individuals from one culture adopt the beliefs, values, and behaviors of another culture.

Which of the following is an example of cultural diffusion?

  1. The spread of the internet around the world

  2. The adoption of Western clothing by people in non-Western countries

  3. The popularity of sushi in the United States

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are examples of cultural diffusion.

Which of the following is an example of acculturation?

  1. A Chinese immigrant learning to speak English

  2. A Mexican immigrant adopting American customs and values

  3. An African immigrant starting a business in the United States

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are examples of acculturation.

What are some of the challenges that immigrants face when they acculturate to a new culture?

  1. Language barriers

  2. Cultural differences

  3. Discrimination

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are challenges that immigrants face when they acculturate to a new culture.

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