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CLEP Intro Edu Psych

Category - Pedagogy

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Maria moved to the United States from Mexico with her family when she was seven years old. Now, as a teenager, she speaks English with her friends and enjoys the same movies, games, and activities as her friends. At home, however, she speaks Spanish and honors her family’s cultural traditions. What is this called?
  1. Americanization
  2. Assimilation
  3. ESL
  4. Transculturation
Explanation
Answer: D -Maria is experiencing transculturation. Transculturation is the process by which a person integrates new cultural behaviors into an existing cultural identity. In this example, Maria assimilates into American culture by becoming proficient in the language, and enjoying American activities. However, Maria’s at-home identity does not change and she honors her family’s culture.
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