While in the Peace Corps, Kristina enjoyed a delicious Cambodian dinner that included several entrees. Later that evening she was told that one of the entrees was roast dog, the same canine Kristina was playing with the day before. At this point Kristina became ill and swore she would be a vegetarian as long as she was in Cambodia. Which statement most applies to Kristina's experience?

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Kristina's response to learning about the roast dog is a classic example of culture shock, which occurs when someone encounters a new culture and experiences confusion, disorientation, and anxiety. Kristina's previous experience with the dog as a pet is likely what made the news of its consumption particularly difficult for her. The other options do not accurately reflect Kristina's experience. Cultural relativism refers to the idea of judging a culture based on its own standards and values rather than one's own, but Kristina's reaction was more visceral than intellectual. While Kristina may have been introduced to new folkways (i.e. customs and behaviors within a culture), this phrase does not fully capture the emotional impact of her encounter. Finally, globalization refers to the interconnectedness of the world's cultures, but Kristina's experience had more to do with a clash of values or expectations than with global trends.

While in the Peace Corps, Kristina Enjoyed a Delicious Cambodian