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OpenStudy (anonymous):

When diverse peoples form a single nation, then _____ has occurred.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

It could be assimilation. I think its unification, though.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Acculturation is the process whereby the attitudes and/or behaviors of people from one culture are modified as a result of contact with a different culture. In contrast, assimilation is a process of cultural absorption of a minority group into the main cultural body. From a practical point of view it may be hard to differentiate between acculturation and assimilation, for it is difficult to judge whether people are free or not free to choose one or another aspect of a culture. The term "ethnic identity" has sometimes been used in association with acculturation, but the two terms should be distinguished. Read more http://www.enotes.com/public-health-encyclopedia/acculturation

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I know that, were you telling me that or answering yumyum12s' question?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

the answer is acculturation.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I disagree with you. Acculturation deals with the adoption of cultural traits. A nation is a community of people who share a common territory and government. Often times they will have a common history, descent, language, and/or race. Not really relating to culture.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

well, assimilation is correct choice. cuz acculturation the groups adopting other cultural traits remain distinct.

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