[Verified Answer]: DIRECTIONS: Complete the “Acknowledging Your…

DIRECTIONS: Complete the “Acknowledging Your Perception on Culture” self-assessment, below. Prepare to share some of your thoughts and feelings in class. In 1971, Canada was the first country in the world to adopt multiculturalism. It is very important that those Health Care providers who are entrusted to care for clients become culturally and spiritually sensitive utilizing a holistic approach. In order to provide effective care, we as care providers need to become aware and understand one’s cultural values, beliefs, and recognize how those cultural attributes influence attitudes and behaviors. Culture refers to the learned values, beliefs, norms, and way of life that influence an individual’s thinking decisions, and actions in certain ways (adapted from Leininger, 1991). Our own perception on cultures will inadvertently influence ones approach to care. Acknowledging Your Perception on Culture self-assessment 1. Do you belong to a cultural group? 2. Have there been times where you specifically have been discriminated against because of your beliefs? 3. What was it like, and how did it make you feel? 4. How did you feel about the person/persons who were discriminating against you? 5. What cultural values and beliefs did your family and significant others say about people who were different than you?