Judy and Caroline Have Known Each Other Since High School

question 87

Multiple Choice

Judy and Caroline have known each other since high school. They are married now and have children of their own. They frequently take care of each other's aging parents. They often refer to each other as "like sisters." Judy and Caroline's situation illustrates which of the following concepts?

• A) acculturation
• B) filial obligation
• C) kin upgrading
• D) fictive kin

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Definitions:

Cultural Beliefs

The shared principles and norms that guide behavior and shape the values and practices of a group or society, passed down through generations.

Styles of Dress

The various manners and appearances of clothing and fashion choices among individuals or cultures.

Patterns of Speech

Refers to distinctive ways of expressing ideas verbally, which can include variations in language, tone, pace, and rhetorical structures.

Symbols

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