The Process by Which Minorities Adopt the Patterns and Norms

question 56

Multiple Choice

The process by which minorities adopt the patterns and norms of the dominant culture and cease to exist as separate groups is known as:

• A) assimilation.
• B) indoctrination.
• C) multiculturalism.
• D) nationalization.
• E) naturalization.

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Definitions:

Religious Person

An individual who practices beliefs and rituals associated with a particular faith or spirituality.

Community Involvement

Participation by individuals or groups in activities and decisions that impact their local community.

Situational Cause

An explanation for behavior or an event that attributes the cause to external factors in the environment or specific situations.

Dispositional Cause

Attributions of behavior to personal characteristics or dispositions rather than situational factors.