An Important Issue with Assimilation Perspectives Is That They Assume

question 8

Multiple Choice

An important issue with assimilation perspectives is that they assume that there is a(n) ____ with a minority's original culture and so not developing the skills and knowledge to cope with the new environment.

• A) unwillingness to become part of a larger whole
• B) barrier
• C) cultural deficit
• D) none of the above

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Definitions:

Unconscious Feelings

Emotions and desires not immediately available to one's awareness, often influencing behavior without one's knowledge.

Assessment Instruments

Tools or methods used to evaluate, measure, or test certain abilities, skills, or characteristics in individuals.

Negatively Correlated

A relationship between two variables in which one variable increases as the other decreases, and vice versa.

Room Size

The dimensions or area of a room, which can influence its use, capacity, and the perception of space within it.