Intracultural Variation: Often there is greater variation within any given cultural group than there is between cultural groups. It is therefore of utmost importance to first and foremost treat each person as a highly unique individual and afterward pay attention to possible generalizations regarding groups to which a person may belong. This can help to avoid stereotyping.

Multi-Group Identification: Membership in any particular group does not preclude membership in other groups. Every individual belongs to multiple cultural groups, and their identification with these groups may result in complex and unpredicted behaviors. For example, certain predictions may be made about a Latino individual, but knowing that he or she is also a practicing Muslim might change their world view.

Acculturation: Gradual adoption of the culture of the majority population in a community or the blending of two cultures.