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11 Cards in this Set
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What is acculturation?
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The process of incorporating some of the cultural
attributes of the larger society by diverse groups, individuals, or peoples |
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What is culture?
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Learned patterned behavioral
acquired over time that includes explicit beliefs, taboos, customs, etc. |
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What is cultural awareness?
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Knowing about your own feelings
and thoughts related to culture |
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What is cultural competence?
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Incorporating in your care the attitudes, knowledge, and skills necessary for providing quality care to diverse populations
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What is the best way to communicate with a person who does not understand English in the medical or hospital setting?
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A medical interpreter.
(Please note this is a person specifically trained for medical interpreting NOT just a translator.) |
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Puerto Rican women in Miami is an example of ___
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a subculture.
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What is cultural sensitivity?
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Experienced when neutral language
–both verbal and nonverbal– is used in a way that reflects sensitivity and appreciation for the diversity of another |
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What is discrimination?
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When a person acts on prejudice and denies
another person one or more of his or her fundamental rights |
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What is diversity?
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All inclusive concept includes
differences in race, color, ethnicity, national origin, and immigration status. |
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What is stereotyping?
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Defined as the process by which people acquire and
recall information about others based on race, sex, religion, etc |
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What is prejudice?
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Defined in psychology as an unjustified negative attitude based on a person’s group membership.
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