Which acculturation strategy involves giving up one's old cultural identity and trying to become part of the new society?

• A. Integrated
• B. Marginalized
• C. Separation
• D. Assimilated

Answer: (D)

The concept being tested is how people adapt to a new culture through acculturation strategies. The best choice describes assimilation, where an individual gives up their old cultural identity and fully adopts the host society’s language, norms, values, and ways of life to fit in. This leads to belonging in the new community while placing less emphasis on preserving the original heritage. In contrast, integration keeps elements of both cultures, separation preserves the original culture and minimizes contact with the host society, and marginalization involves distancing oneself from both cultures. Assimilation specifically captures the idea of relinquishing the old identity to become part of the new society.