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Assimilation, Acculturation, and Accommodation Answers

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How can code-switching be beneficial?

A
it can increase a person’s vocabulary in only one language
B
it can boost the brain's ability to juggle tasks and adapt to changes
C
it can deepen a person’s understanding of their own cultural background
D
it can strengthen connections within one’s own cultural community
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What is one effect of cultural erasure?

A
increased visibility of marginalized groups
B
strengthened cultural identity
C
loss of identity
D
enhanced economic stability
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What does the process of acculturation most often yield?

A
creation of a new culture through the exchange of cultural features
B
separation of different cultural groups within a society
C
elimination of the original cultural identities of immigrant groups
D
domination of one culture over another
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In what way is code-switching used to express identity?

A
by avoiding any display of one's cultural background
B
by adhering strictly to the use of Standard English in all situations
C
by asserting a certain part of one's uniqueness in different contexts
D
by refusing to adapt language use to different social settings
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How is the Chicano movement an example of acculturation?

A
it created a unique cultural identity by blending Mexican and American elements
B
it encouraged Mexican Americans to fully assimilate into American culture
C
it represented a one-way adaptation of American culture by Mexican immigrants
D
it advocated for the complete separation of Mexican and American cultures
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Which example shows acculturation within American society?

A
serving traditional American dishes like hamburgers and hot dogs at a local fair
B
adapting Japanese sushi to include ingredients like cream cheese and avocado which are common in the US
C
an American pizzeria that strictly follows authentic Italian pizza recipes with no variations
D
a US coffee shop that refuses to sell beverages that have origins in other countries
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What is a potential negative effect of code-switching?

A
it reduces one’s cognitive abilities
B
it makes communication unsuccessful
C
it can lead to internal conflicts about authenticity and identity
D
it eliminates the need to understand different cultures
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Why were enslaved Africans stripped of their names, languages, and religions?

A
to promote cultural diversity
B
to facilitate easier control by the slaveholders
C
to allow them to assimilate into the dominant society
D
to promote a sense of community among the enslaved
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What is one psychological effect of assimilation?

A
increased self-confidence
B
sense of fulfillment
C
cultural enrichment
D
feeling alienated

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