NCLEX Question for Leininger's description of the learned and transmitted knowledge about values, beliefs, rules of behavior

NCLEX Review Question

Which of the following terms refers to Leininger's description of the learned and transmitted knowledge about values, beliefs, rules of behavior, and lifestyle practices that guide a designated group in their thinking and actions in patterned ways?

a.Culture
b.Minority
c.Race
d.Subculture

Correct Answer: A
Culture
Rationale: Leininger was the founder of the specialty called trans cultural nursing and advocated culturally competent nursing care.

Minority
Rationale: Minority refers to a group of people whose physical or cultural characteristics differ from the majority of people in a society.

Race
Rationale: Race refers to a group of people distinguished by genetically transmitted characteristics.

Subculture
Rationale: Subculture refers to a group that functions within a culture.

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