Question

Ethnicity is evident in customs of particular groups. Which of the following statements accurately reflect the definitions of culture, values, and value orientation? Select all that apply.
A) Value orientations reflect the personality type of a particular society.
B) Values are beliefs about the worth of something and serve as standards that influence behavior.
C) Culture refers to patterns of human behavior that include language, communication, customs, and beliefs.
D) Ethnicity is shaped by values, beliefs, norms, and practices that are shared by members of the same group.
E) Health care beliefs and attitudes among ethnic groups are congruent with health care providers.

Answer 1

Answer: Options (A), (B) and (C) are correct.

Value in regards to ethics generally denotes the level of significance of a thing or action, while determining what actions are adequate in terms of everyday life, or elaborating the importance of other actions.

Culture, on the other hand can be referred to as a way of life of a sect or a group of people. It can be stated as a collective accumulation of experience, beliefs, knowledge, values, religion and ownership secured by a group of few individuals passed down through generation. It can commonly be referred to as symbolic communication.