Bryan Has Just Moved to Japan from the United States

question 63

Multiple Choice

Bryan has just moved to Japan from the United States. He currently feels overwhelmed by the new culture, and it has become a target of his criticism. Which of the following stages of adjusting to a new culture does Bryan's condition illustrate?

• A) Confusion
• B) Irritation and anger
• C) Reality
• D) Small victories

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Definitions:

Traumatic Events

Events that lead to psychological, physical, or emotional damage or suffering in a person.

Repression

A defense mechanism where distressing thoughts and memories are unconsciously blocked from conscious awareness.

Interference

Interference refers to the process by which the presence or action of one thing impedes or prevents the effectiveness of another, often used in the context of memory, waves, or signals.

Retrieval Cues

External or internal stimuli that help in accessing memories, making it easier to recall information.