Sociologists Use the Term ____________For the Disorientation That People Feel

question 32

Multiple Choice

Sociologists use the term ____________for the disorientation that people feel when they encounter cultures radically different from their own that challenge their own taken-for-granted assumptions about life.

• A) culture shock
• B) dysfunction
• C) social disorganization
• D) group anomie

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Definitions:

Culture-Specific

Pertaining to customs, beliefs, and practices that are unique to a particular culture or social group.

Cognitive Evaluations

Mental processes involved in assessing, interpreting, and understanding one's environment and experiences.

Physiological Reactions

Bodily responses to stimuli, including changes in heart rate, breathing, perspiration, and adrenaline levels, among others.

Maternal Depression

A period of depression experienced by a mother, potentially occurring during pregnancy or after childbirth, impacting both her well-being and her interactions with her child.