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What term refers to the stresses and strains accumulated from being forced to meet one's everyday needs in unfamiliar ways?
What term refers to the stresses and strains accumulated from being forced to meet one's everyday needs in unfamiliar ways?
Culture shock
Name three symptoms of culture shock.
Name three symptoms of culture shock.
Frustration, mental fatigue, disorientation
What are some obvious differences between life at home and life in a new place?
What are some obvious differences between life at home and life in a new place?
Language, climate, religion, food, educational system
What are some not so obvious differences mentioned in the text?
What are some not so obvious differences mentioned in the text?
What are some common uncertainties or questions people might have when experiencing culture shock?
What are some common uncertainties or questions people might have when experiencing culture shock?
What is the reaction to the stress caused by encountering new and different situations?
What is the reaction to the stress caused by encountering new and different situations?
What are some normal reactions one may experience when adjusting to a new culture?
What are some normal reactions one may experience when adjusting to a new culture?
How can one make a successful transition to living in a new culture?
How can one make a successful transition to living in a new culture?
What is recommended for maintaining ties to one's own culture while abroad?
What is recommended for maintaining ties to one's own culture while abroad?
Why should one avoid judging cultural differences as right or wrong?
Why should one avoid judging cultural differences as right or wrong?
How can sharing one's culture benefit the local residents?
How can sharing one's culture benefit the local residents?
What should one recognize about the adjustment process?
What should one recognize about the adjustment process?
