Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to navigate between flashcards;
Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to flip the card;
H to show hint;
A reads text to speech;
14 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
|
Acculturation |
Experiences and changes the groups the individuals undergo when they come in contact with a different culture |
|
|
Acculturative stress |
Feelings of tension and anxiety caused by the inability to adapt in the new country |
|
|
Intevrationist or biculturals |
An individual who holds on to his or her original values while also learning and adopting the values of the host culture. |
|
|
Acculturated |
Competent in host culture but maintains own cultural identity as more essential |
|
|
Alternation |
Competence in both the host culture and one's original culture such that one is able to apply the values and behaviors that are appropriate for the situation |
|
|
Multicultural perspective |
The perspective that there are multiple groups within a society and all groups are mutually appreciated |
|
|
Premigration period |
The time period before migration, when the acculturation process can begin to take place |
|
|
Migration period |
The period when a group is migrating from the country of origin to the host country. This includes the period immediately before the migration, when the final feeling about moving are experienced and leave is taken from family the country of origin |
|
|
Postmigration period |
The period after settling into the host culture, when the stress of migration continues to be experienced and the adjustment to the new culture takes place |
|
|
Ecological fit / ecological context |
Similarity of the social and cultural environments between an immigrant's country of origin and new host country |
|
|
Microsystem |
A layer of context that includes relationships among family members living within one household |
|
|
Mesosystem |
A layer of context that includes the relationship in the immediate area outside the family, such as schools, work, the extended family, and community in which one lives. |
|
|
Exosystem |
A layer of context that includes major societal institutions, such as media and government |
|
|
Macrosystem |
Layer of context that includes the cultural norms and societal rules that determine rules of conduct. |
