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What is culture shock?
Culture shock occurs when a person finds themselves in a new cultural encounter that is unfamiliar or unusual, causing distress and disorientation.
Which of the following is NOT a stage of culture shock?
What happens during the Crisis Stage of culture shock?
During the Crisis Stage, individuals experience confusion, anxiety, homesickness, and loneliness.
What does culture lag refer to?
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The key trait of being _______ refers to the respect for elders in Filipino culture.
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Which of the following is considered a positive trait in Filipino culture?
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Man is a product of both culture and nature.
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What is the process of evolution?
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According to Charles Darwin, natural selection leads to _____.
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What is a mutation?
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Study Notes
Culture Shock
- Occurs when an individual encounters a new cultural environment, leading to distress and disorientation.
Four Stages of Culture Shock
- Honeymoon Stage: Individual feels excitement and amazement at new experiences.
- Crisis Stage: Overwhelming feelings of confusion, anxiety, homesickness, and loneliness arise.
- Adjustments: Gradual acclimatization to the new culture; routines start to form.
- Assimilation Stage: Individual feels settled and comfortable, fully embracing the cultural setting.
Key Concepts
- Culture Lag: Delay in adapting to new conditions or innovations within a culture.
- Key Differences: Variations that exist at different times within a cultural context.
- Cultural Gap: Differences in practices and beliefs among various groups.
Filipino Values
- Defined citizens under the 1987 Philippines Constitution include those born to Filipino parents and naturalized individuals.
- Cultural Impact: Culture and history shape Filipino learning, behavior, and values, passed down through generations.
- Collectivist Culture: Strong communal ties and interdependence among Filipinos.
Positive Traits of Filipinos
- Hospitality, respect for elders, close family ties, sense of humor, bayanihan (community spirit), self-sacrifice, creativity, and industriousness.
Negative Traits of Filipinos
- Extreme personalism (padrino system), family-centeredness, mañana habit (procrastination), ningas cogon (initial enthusiasm), kanya-kanya syndrome (selfishness), crab mentality, colonial mentality, and high pride associated with "Filipino Time" and "Bahala na" attitude.
The Human Race
- Cultural Being: Man shaped by culture, perceptions, and experiences.
- Social Being: Naturally gregarious, seeking relationships with others.
- Rational Being: Uses logic and critical thinking, guided by reasoning rather than instinct.
- Spiritual Being: Combination of body and soul, seeking material and spiritual fulfillment.
- Moral Being: Possesses a sense of morality, making choices and accepting responsibility.
- Natural Being: Influenced by natural law, with characteristics and limitations dictated by nature.
Theory of Evolution
- Jean-Baptiste Lamarck: Proposed theory of use and disuse exemplified by the neck elongation of giraffes.
- Charles Darwin: Introduced natural selection as a mechanism where species evolve through genetic changes.
- Evolution: The gradual biological change in a population over generations, influenced by genetic variations within the gene pool.
Mechanism in Evolution
- Mutation: Changes in the DNA sequence that introduce variations in species, essential for evolution.
Recent Items in Board Exams
- Focus on understanding contemporary and historical implications of cultural processes and theories related to evolution and anthropology.
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Description
This quiz explores the concept of culture shock, detailing the four stages one may encounter during cultural adjustments: Honeymoon, Crisis, Adjustment, and Mastery. Understand the emotional journey individuals face when transitioning into unfamiliar cultural environments.
