10 Questions
What is the primary focus of research by psychologists and anthropologists over the past thirty years?
Culture shock and its effects on individuals
What is a characteristic of the Honeymoon stage of culture shock?
Feeling excited and positive
How long can the Honeymoon stage of culture shock last?
Either a or b
What is a feeling characterized by the Shock stage of culture shock?
Feeling worried and lonely
Why is the first stage of culture shock called the 'Tourist stage'?
Because tourists typically do not stay long enough to experience culture shock
What is the primary risk of finding someone from your own country who has lived in the new culture for a long time?
You will become dependent on them
In the adjustment stage, what is a possible outcome?
You will try to integrate the new culture with your own beliefs
What is the outcome of the Acceptance or acculturation stage?
You will develop a bicultural identity
What is the last stage of cultural adjustment?
Re-entry shock
What is a common challenge during the re-entry shock stage?
You almost feel like a stranger in your own culture
Test your knowledge about the experiences and reactions of people moving to a new country. Learn about the research on culture shock and how it affects travelers, business people, and international students.
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