____________ Refers to the Experiences and Changes That Groups and Individuals

question 24

Multiple Choice

____________ refers to the experiences and changes that groups and individuals undergo when they come into contact with a different culture.

• A) Assimilation
• B) Adaptation
• C) Acculturation
• D) Accommodation

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Definitions:

Arbitrary and Capricious Terms

Describes actions or decisions made without reasonable justification, in an unpredictable manner.

Genetically Modified Seed

Seeds that have been altered using genetic engineering techniques to possess specific traits, such as resistance to pests or herbicides.

Utilitarianism

An approach to ethical reasoning in which ethically correct behavior is related to an evaluation of the consequences of a given action on those who will be affected by it. In utilitarian reasoning, a “good” decision is one that results in the greatest good for the greatest number of people affected by the decision.

Principle of Rights Theory

A framework in ethical theory that posits certain rights are fundamental and must be respected and protected in moral and legal decisions.