The fact that one can buy hummus and basmati rice at most Canadian grocery stores exemplifies
A) cultural values.
B) enculturation.
C) acculturation.
D) culture shock.

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The availability of hummus and basmati rice at Canadian grocery stores represents acculturation, the process by which one culture adopts elements of another culture. In this case, Canadian grocery stores are adopting foods traditionally consumed in Middle Eastern and South Asian cultures. Cultural values (A) are the shared beliefs or attitudes of a society, and while food can be a component of cultural values, the presence of specific foods in a grocery store does not necessarily indicate a shared belief or attitude. Enculturation (B) refers to the process by which individuals learn and adopt the values and norms of their own culture, which is not applicable in this scenario. Culture shock (D) refers to feelings of disorientation and discomfort when experiencing a new culture, which is not related to the availability of hummus and basmati rice in Canadian grocery stores.

The Fact That One Can Buy Hummus and Basmati Rice