According to the Bicultural Theory, Immigrants Will Adjust Better If

question 195

Multiple Choice

According to the bicultural theory, immigrants will adjust better if they ______.

• A) replace their ethnic identity and traditional values with those of the new culture
• B) learn the new culture's language but otherwise resist assimilation
• C) maintain their original culture while adapting to the new culture
• D) maintain their original language but otherwise adapt to the new culture

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Definitions:

Anthropologists

Researchers focused on analyzing the development, cultures, and societal structures of humans.

Language

A system of communication using symbolic sounds, gestures, or marks that are put together according to certain rules, resulting in meanings that are intelligible to all who share that language.

Descriptive Linguists

Specialists in linguistics who focus on documenting and describing how languages are actually used by speakers.

Research

The systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.