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______________________ involves the merging of cultures and often results in modifications to customs and social institutions such as changes in food eaten, clothing worn, and language used.

When two cultural groups are in contact without understanding and acknowledging different backgrounds, then anxiety and uncertainty develop and form negative stereotypes and prejudice. Negative emotions may inhibit positive social interactions and relationships between people of different cultural groups.

Which of the following is a consideration for inclusion for an individual with Autism Spectrum Disorder?

When two cultural groups are in contact without understanding and acknowledging different backgrounds, then anxiety and uncertainty develop and form negative stereotypes and prejudice. Negative emotions may inhibit positive social interactions and relationships between people of different cultural groups.

People who have a record of a disability, such as a history of alcoholism or chemical dependence, mental or emotional illness, heart disease, or cancer are NOT covered under the ADA. 

___________________ is founded on the belief that all people have capacities they use to optimize their lives.

Which modification to participants is being addressed in the following scenario? Molly does not possess the skills to access public transportation to go to a fitness club. Instruction on the use of public transportation increases her ability to meet challenges associated with enhancing her physical fitness.

The following scenario is an example of what specific strategy to help people develop attitudes that are more positive about those who have been oppressed: At the start of a soccer program, Coach Demetrius conducts activities to introduce players to soccer and each other. One activity involves players introducing each other. They stand in a circle and one player kicks a soccer ball to another while calling the player’s name. Players on their next turn must kick the ball to a different person and say the player’s name. Play continues until everyone kicks the ball to each person.

According to the Textbook, which of the following is NOT an ethical assumption that the text is based on? 

The following scenario displays which approach that we can use to facilitate positive interactions between diverse participants within leisure contexts: Jennifer, a leisure service manager, understands that recreation activities can be used to teach participants from a Western society about beliefs and philosophies associated with Eastern cultures. She offers activities at the recreation center including dances such as Middle Eastern folk dancing and belly dancing, martial arts including tae kwon do and karate, and fitness activities such as yoga and Pilates.