MCAT Psychological Social Foundations Flashcards: 9a Cultural Processes Diffusion

Study 9a Cultural Processes Diffusion in MCAT Psychological Social Foundations with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

What is cultural assimilation in the context of immigration and minority–majority relations?

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Adopting the dominant culture and reducing distinct minority practices. Process where minorities abandon their culture for the majority's.

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A sociology lab studies cultural diffusion after a West African drumming style is introduced through workshops at a university. One year later, the style appears in performances by unrelated campus groups (dance teams, a theater troupe, and a pep band). Students report learning the rhythms from peers rather than from the original instructor, and participation is highest among students involved in multiple organizations. Which factor is most likely to influence the cultural diffusion described?

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