Rylie recently moved from the United States to Italy. She is upset to find that parents in Italy openly allow their children to drink alcohol. The feelings that Rylie is experiencing are an example of:

a. cultural lag.
b. culture shock.
c. xenophobia.
d. role-taking.


b

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