Which of the following statements is true of the culture shock phase of the U-curve theory of adaptation?

A. Individuals gradually learn the rules and customs of the new cultural context.
B. Individuals experience excitement and anticipation, especially if they move to a new culture voluntarily.
C. Individuals want to retain a sense of their previous cultural identities and each sojourner decides to what degree he or she wants to adapt.
D. Individuals experience a relatively short-term feeling of disorientation and discomfort due to the unfamiliarity of surroundings.


Answer: D

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