Danielle, a young woman, goes to China for three years as part of a work assignment. She conforms to the behaviors and values in China and learns to talk and act appropriately according to their culture. When she comes back to her native country after completing her assignment, she finds it difficult to adjust to the prevailing social roles. Identify the phenomenon exemplified in this scenario.
A. the boomerang effect
B. psychological reactance
C. reentry distress
D. the autokinetic effect
Answer: C
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