After an Exciting First Week in the United States,Bryan,an International

question 4

Multiple Choice

After an exciting first week in the United States,Bryan,an international student from Malaysia,begins to feel exhausted,anxious,and confused about life in the United States.This is:

• A) cultural lag.
• B) code switching.
• C) material culture.
• D) culture shock.

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Definitions:

Social Exchange Theory

A theory that describes how the relationship between individuals is formed by weighing the benefits and costs of interacting with each other.

Outgroup Homogeneity

The perception that members of an outgroup are more similar to each other than they really are, typically compared to the perceived diversity within one's own group.

Hindsight Bias

The tendency to believe, after an event has occurred, that one would have predicted or expected the outcome, often leading to an oversimplification of cause and effect.

Ingroup Bias

The tendency to favor one's own group over other groups, often leading to preference and loyalty towards members of the ingroup.