acculturation

• Nom désignant le processus par lequel un individu ou un groupe assimile les comportements, les connaissances et les valeurs d'une culture autre que la sienne, ou l'intégration de nouvelles idées dans une structure cognitive existante.

A noun referring to the process of adopting the behavior patterns, knowledge, and values of a surrounding culture, or the assimilation of new ideas into an existing cognitive structure.

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1. Cultural adaptationB2formal

   The process of adopting the behaviors, customs, and values of a different culture, often the dominant one in a region.

   Acculturation

   • Immigrants often go through a period of acculturation as they learn the language and customs of their new country.
   • The study examined the acculturation of indigenous communities into urban society.
   • Acculturation can lead to both positive integration and the loss of original cultural traits.

   Synonymesabsorptionaccommodationadaptationassimilationintegration

2. Shared societal knowledgeC1formal

   The collective knowledge, beliefs, and values that are shared and transmitted within a society.

   Acculturation

   • Acculturation involves learning the shared history and social norms of a community.
   • The school curriculum aims to promote acculturation by teaching common cultural values.
   • Shared language is a key component of acculturation in any society.

3. Cognitive assimilationC2formal

   The process of integrating new ideas or concepts into an existing mental framework or cognitive structure.

   Assimilation cognitive

   • In psychology, acculturation refers to how individuals incorporate new cultural knowledge into their existing worldview.
   • The child's acculturation of mathematical concepts happened gradually through hands-on learning.
   • Acculturation of new scientific theories often requires restructuring prior beliefs.

   Synonymesabsorptionassimilationincorporationintegrationinternalization