When an Ethnic Group Changes Enough to Be Able to Function

question 18

Multiple Choice

When an ethnic group changes enough to be able to function within the host society, what has occurred?

• A) assimilation
• B) acculturation
• C) cultural maladaptation
• D) cultural preadaptation

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