Why Would Culture Shock Be a Useful State of Mind

question 57

Multiple Choice

Why would culture shock be a useful state of mind for a sociologist?

• A) It makes us unable to function even in simple, everyday ways.
• B) It requires us to travel, which helps us grow as human beings.
• C) It shows us that people in foreign cultures have a way of life that seems strange to us.
• D) It makes us realize we lack an understanding of our surroundings so we can perceive what is right in front of us.

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