In Acculturation,subordinate Groups Will Often Incorporate New Cultural Elements into Their

question 83

Multiple Choice

In acculturation,subordinate groups will often incorporate new cultural elements into their own culture,creating a blend of old and new;a reinterpretation of new cultural elements to fit them with already existing traditions is called _______________.

• A)syncretism
• B)innovation
• C)diffusion
• D)integrative mechanisms
• E)modernization

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Definitions:

Gross Investment

The total amount spent on purchases of new capital and on replacing depreciated capital within an economy during a specific period.

Depreciation

The process by which the value of an asset decreases over time, often due to wear and tear or obsolescence.

Disposable Income

Income available to an individual or household after accounting for taxes and other mandatory charges, available to spend or save.

Capital Stock

Total assets held by a firm, including buildings, machinery, equipment, and patents, used to produce goods and services.