A U.S. soldier returning to the U.S. after a tour of duty in Iraq stated that he was "less tolerant of stupid people…stupid people doing stupid things" and that he was particularly irritated by the question, "Did you kill anyone?" The soldier is experiencing
A)institutional completeness.
B)cultural relativity.
C)reentry shock.
D)cultural diffusion.

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The soldier is experiencing reentry shock, which refers to the difficulties and emotional strain that individuals often face when returning to their home culture after being immersed in a different one. In this case, the soldier's irritation and changed attitudes towards behaviors in his home environment reflect the adjustment challenges typical of reentry shock.

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