Jorge's family moved to the United States from Mexico when he was age 6. Jorge now speaks more English than both of his parents and is becoming similar in attitudes and practices to his friends in the United States. Jorge is undergoing:
A) migration.
B) immigration.
C) acculturation.
D) encroachment.

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Acculturation refers to the process where an individual adopts the cultural traits of a new society while still maintaining some of their original cultural identity. Jorge's situation aligns with acculturation as he is adapting to the cultural practices and attitudes of his friends in the US, while still retaining some elements of his original Mexican culture.

Jorge's Family Moved to the United States from Mexico When