Which of the Following Is the Lowest Step on the Cultural

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the lowest step on the cultural competency continuum?

• A) Cultural blindness
• B) Cultural destructiveness
• C) Cultural incapacity
• D) Cultural competence

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Definitions:

Fast Mapping

A cognitive process in early language development where children rapidly learn and infer the meaning of new words from minimal exposure.

Pragmatics

The branch of linguistics dealing with the use of language in social contexts and the ways in which people convey meaning through communication.

Social Speech

Speech that is directed towards communicating with others and is typically observed in social contexts.

Egocentric Speech

Speech that is focussed on oneself and not adjusted for the listener's perspective, commonly observed in young children.