A woman who has lived in the United States for a year after moving from Europe has learned to speak English and is almost finished with her college studies.She now dresses like her peers and says that her family in Europe would hardly recognize her.This nurse recognizes that this situation illustrates which concept?

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Assimilation is the process by which a person develops a new cultural identity and becomes like members of the dominant culture.This concept does not reflect heritage consistency.Biculturalism is a dual pattern of identification; acculturation is the process of adapting to and acquiring another culture.

A Woman Who Has Lived in the United States for a Year