Ten-year-old Svana has recently immigrated from Iceland to the United States.If we say that Svana is undergoing acculturation, we mean that she is:
A)Refusing to speak any English at school
B)Maintaining all of the customs of her homeland
C)Adopting some American behaviors and attitudes
D)Afraid to engage in social activities with her American peers

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Acculturation refers to the process of adapting to a new culture or adjusting to a new community. Thus, Svana is likely to adopt some American behaviors and attitudes as she adjusts and integrates into her new community. Refusing to speak any English at school or maintaining all of the customs of her homeland would hinder her ability to adapt, while being afraid to engage in social activities with American peers could indicate social anxiety or isolation, but may not necessarily be related to acculturation.

Ten-Year-Old Svana Has Recently Immigrated from Iceland to the United