Which of the following terms refers to the degree of anxiety people feel in unfamiliar situations?
A) Decision-making difficulty
B) Uncertainty avoidance
C) Social anxiety disorder
D) Masculinity
E) Power distance

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Uncertainty avoidance refers to the degree of anxiety individuals feel in unfamiliar or ambiguous situations. It is a cultural dimension identified by Hofstede and refers to the extent to which individuals in a society feel threatened by uncertain or unknown situations and how much they try to avoid them through strict social norms, rules, and rituals. The other options are not directly related to the concept of uncertainty avoidance.

Which of the Following Terms Refers to the Degree of Anxiety