Which term describes the process through which immigrants adopt aspects of the host culture?

• A. Acculturation
• B. Assimilation
• C. Integration
• D. Separation

Answer: (B)

Acculturation is the process by which individuals adopt cultural traits and social patterns of another group, such as the host culture after immigration. It captures taking on language, norms, and practices without necessarily giving up one’s own heritage. Assimilation, by contrast, implies a more complete blending into the host culture, often with the original culture largely lost. Integration means maintaining one’s own culture while participating in the host society, and separation means keeping distance from the host culture. So, adopting aspects of the host culture fits acculturation best.