Todd was send to North Korea on a project by his company. He is accompanied by his wife, Sarah. While Todd makes an effort to understand and adapt to the culture and ways of the Koreans, Sarah feels out of place. What does Todd's behavior reflect?
A) Culture shock
B) Cultural intelligence
C) Ethnocentrism
D) Monochronic cultural identity
E) Low-context cultural ideals

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Todd's behavior of making an effort to understand and adapt to the culture and ways of the Koreans reflects his cultural intelligence, which is the ability to understand and adapt to different cultural contexts. On the other hand, culture shock would be a feeling of disorientation and discomfort when confronted with unfamiliar cultural practices. Ethnocentrism is the belief in the superiority of one's own culture and the tendency to judge other cultures by one's own standards. Monochronic cultural identity refers to a preference for linear, sequential time and a focus on completing tasks efficiently. Low-context cultural ideals prioritize clear and direct communication over indirect or implicit communication. None of these descriptions fit Todd's behavior as described in the scenario.

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