Sometimes a Culture Is Embedded Within a Surrounding Culture

question 14

Multiple Choice

Sometimes a culture is embedded within a surrounding culture. When this happens the embedded culture is referred to as a ____.

• A) subculture
• B) superculture
• C) biculture
• D) supraculture

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Definitions:

Gestation

The period of development between conception and birth when a fetus develops inside the mother’s uterus.

Quiet Sleep

A sleep phase in infants characterized by minimal movement and a steady breathing pattern, also referred to as non-REM sleep.

Temperamental Characteristics

Fundamental aspects of an individual's personality, such as mood, disposition, and responsiveness, thought to be innate rather than learned.

Fussiness

Exhibiting irritability or restlessness, especially common in infants and young children, often due to discomfort or hunger.