| A | B |
|---|
| Acculturation | Process of learning the beliefs and behaviors of a dominate culture and assuming some of its characteristics |
| Agnostic | Person who believes that the existence of a God cannot be proved or disproved |
| Atheist | Person who does not believe in any deity |
| Bias | Preference that inhibits impartial judgment |
| Cultural Assimilation | Absorption of a culturally distinct group into a dominant or prevailing culture |
| Ethnicity | Classification of people based on national origin and/or culture |
| Ethnocentric | Individuals who believe in the supremacy of their own ethnic group |
| Matriarchal | Family structure in which the mother or oldest female is the authority figure |
| Patriarchal | Social organization in which the father or oldest male is the authority figure |
| Prejudice | A strong feeling that is formed without reviewing facts or information |
| Race | Classification of people based on physical or biological characteristics |
| Religion | Spiritual beliefs and practices of an individual |
| Sensitivity | Ability to recognize and appreciate the personal characteristics of others |
| Spirituality | Beliefs individuals have about themselves, their connection with others, and their relationship with a higher power |
| Stereotyping | Assumption that everyone in a particular group is the same |
