Which of these is an example of acculturation?(1 point)

Responses

Taking on a name that’s more common in their new country
Taking on a name that’s more common in their new country

Trading clothing of their country of origin for styles worn in the new country
Trading clothing of their country of origin for styles worn in the new country

Learning a new language but continuing to use their first language
Learning a new language but continuing to use their first language

Learning to prepare food eaten in their new country

3 answers

Acculturation refers to the process of adopting the cultural traits or social patterns of another group, while still retaining aspects of one's original culture.

In this context, the best example of acculturation among the provided responses is:

Learning to prepare food eaten in their new country.

This indicates an adoption of new cultural practices while possibly still having a connection to one’s original food traditions. The other options primarily reflect either a complete change in cultural identity or a maintenance of original culture without integration.

Thats incorrect

I apologize for the confusion. Let's analyze each option more closely regarding acculturation:

  1. Taking on a name that’s more common in their new country - This reflects a change to align more with the dominant culture, which is indicative of acculturation.

  2. Trading clothing of their country of origin for styles worn in the new country - This also shows an adaptation to the new culture, typical of acculturation.

  3. Learning a new language but continuing to use their first language - This is more indicative of a bicultural identity rather than pure acculturation.

  4. Learning to prepare food eaten in their new country - While it does reflect some aspects of acculturation, it might not be as strong as the first two options regarding clear behavioral changes.

Given this reevaluation, both taking on a common name and trading clothing would be examples of acculturation, but the most straightforward example would likely be:

Taking on a name that’s more common in their new country.

Thank you for your patience, and sorry for any confusion in my previous response.