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Expatriate Adjustment: The Shock Stage

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What is the primary emotion experienced during the Shock Stage?

Acceptance
Anger
Excitement
Confusion and loneliness (correct)

What might happen if you meet someone from your own country during the Shock Stage?

You will start to learn the new culture
You will immediately feel at home
You will become dependent on them (correct)
You will ignore them

What is the outcome of the Adjustment Stage if successful?

You will remain in the Shock Stage forever
You will return to your home country
You will develop a negative attitude towards the new culture
You will learn to deal with the differences and develop a positive attitude (correct)

What is the primary characteristic of the Acceptance Stage?

You will develop a bicultural identity (C) Signup and view all the answers

What might happen during the Adjustment Stage?

You will have the occasional crisis (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the Shock Stage and the Adjustment Stage?

The Shock Stage is a prerequisite for the Adjustment Stage (B) Signup and view all the answers

What happens to individuals who do not get to the adjustment stage?

They stay in the shock stage (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the adjustment stage?

To deal with the differences and integrate the new culture with one's own beliefs (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of successful integration into the new culture?

Developing a bicultural identity (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary challenge of re-entry shock?

Being misunderstood by others who have not changed (B) Signup and view all the answers

What happens during re-entry shock?

Individuals return to their home country and feel like a stranger (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the adjustment stage and re-entry shock?

The adjustment stage leads to re-entry shock (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of accepting the new culture?

Individuals experience personal growth and change (D) Signup and view all the answers

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