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Edison, an American, Was Enjoying His New Position in Singapore

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Edison, an American, was enjoying his new position in Singapore. He had a great time exploring his new environment, but is realizing that he just does not fit in. He almost lost an account because he did not understand an offensive custom, and he is having trouble finding food that is mild and familiar. Edison has fallen into which stage of culture adaptation?


Definitions:

Centrated Thinking

A type of thought process in early childhood development where the child focuses on one salient aspect of a situation, neglecting other important factors.

Postformal Thought

A stage of cognitive development proposed beyond Piaget's formal operational stage, characterized by the understanding that answers to questions can vary depending on circumstances and personal perspectives.

Dialectical Thinking

A form of thinking that involves recognizing and integrating opposing viewpoints and ideas, often leading to the synthesis of a new understanding or solution.

Predicaments

Difficult, perplexing, or trying situations that require a solution.

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