Question

The fact that yoga and acupuncture have been adopted into American culture and are increasing in popularity is an example of __________. A. appropriation B. assimilation C. acculturation D. diffusion

Answer 1

The answer is A. appropriation

appropriation is the adoption or use of elements of one cultures.

In this case, american use the traditional elements of indian and Chinese Cultures

Answer 2

Answer:

D. diffusion

Explanation:

    Cultural diffusion is the name given to cultural exchanges, to the phenomenon that one element of one culture is assimilated by another culture. It is the process of propagation of elements from one culture to another, finding in contact the indispensable factor for this dynamic. However, this process does not occur homogeneously or regularly, as it depends on elements that may provide the relationship between cultural agents. In dealing with these elements, we can cite the geographical determinism and the technological advance of the media, which from the globalization developed more intensely.