A high-stress situation in which one finds oneself in another culture in which former behavior patterns are ineffective and one fails to understand the basic cues of social intercourse is termed __________________.

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Culture shock refers to the feeling of disorientation and stress experienced when someone is suddenly subjected to an unfamiliar culture, way of life, or set of attitudes, where their usual behaviors and understanding of social cues are ineffective.

A High-Stress Situation in Which One Finds Oneself in Another