Chapter 9

Question 1

Culture

Answer 1

The values,beliefs, attitudes, languages, symbols, rituals, behavior, and customs unique to a particular group of people, passed from one generation to another.

Question 2

Four basics of Culture

Answer 2

Culture is learned, Culture is shared, Culture is social in nature, and culture is dynamic and constantly changing.

Question 3

Ethnicity

Answer 3

A classification of people based on national origin and/or culture

Question 4

Example of ethnicity

Answer 4

Hispanic, Asian , African American, etc.

Question 5

Race

Answer 5

Classification of people based on physical or biological characteristics, such as color of skin, hair, and eyes; facial features; blood type; and bone structure.

Question 6

Example of race

Answer 6

black and white

Question 7

cultural diversity

Answer 7

differences based on cultural, ethnic, and racial factors

Question 8

Acculturation

Answer 8

process of learning the beliefs and behaviors of a dominant culture and assuming some of the characteristics

Question 9

example of acculturation

Answer 9

A Chinese immigrant migrated to the United States. She spend time with her American co-workers and eat Americanized food. However, she still speaks her mother tongue.

Question 10

Sensitivity

Answer 10

The ability to recognize and appreciate the personal characteristics of others, is essential in healthcare.

Question 11

Example of sensitivity

Answer 11

For example, in some cultures such as Native. Americans or Asians, calling an adult by a first name is
not acceptable except for close friends or relatives.

Question 12

Bias

Answer 12

a preference that inhibits impartial judgement

Question 13

Example of bias

Answer 13

All teenagers are reckless drivers

Question 14

Prejudice

Answer 14

strong feeling or belief about a person or subject that is formed without reviewing facts or information

Question 15

Example of prejudice

Answer 15

Herbal remedies are a waste of money

Question 16

Stereotyping

Answer 16

when an assumption is made that everyone in a particular group is the same

Question 17

example of stereotyping

Answer 17

All blondes are dumb

Question 18

holistic care

Answer 18

care that promotes physical, emotional, social, intellectual, and spiritual well-being

Question 19

5 areas of cultural diversity

Answer 19

1. family organization
2. language
3. personal space
4. touching
   5.eye contact

Question 20

Patriarchal

Answer 20

father or oldest male is the authority figure

Question 21

Matriarchal

Answer 21

the mother or oldest female is the authority figure

Question 22

nuclear family

Answer 22

Mother, father and children living as a unit

Question 23

extended family

Answer 23

parents and children and also grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins who often live close to one another and operate as a family unit

Question 24

Personal space

Answer 24

the distance people require to feel comfortable while interacting with others

Question 25

transcultural health care

Answer 25

care based on the cultural beliefs, emotional needs, spiritual feelings, and physical needs of a person

Question 26

Religion

Answer 26

An organized system of beliefs, ceremonies, and rules used to worship a god or a group of gods

Question 27

Monotheist

Answer 27

Belief in one God

Question 28

Polytheist

Answer 28

Belief in many gods

Question 29

atheist

Answer 29

a person who believes there is no god

Question 30

Agnostic

Answer 30

an individual who believes that the existence of God cannot be proved or disproved

Question 31

Spirituality

Answer 31

the beliefs individuals have about themselves, their connections with others, and their relationship with a higher power