A man goes to a urologist who has been recommended by his family physician. When the urologist greets him in the examining room, the man discovers that the urologist is a female, and he is startled that a woman will examine him. What is he experiencing?

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A man goes to a urologist who has been recommended by his family physician. When  the urologist greets him in the examining room, the man discovers that the urologist is a  female, and he is startled that a woman will examine him. What is he experiencing?

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The man is experiencing culture shock, which is the feeling of surprise and disorientation that people experience when they encounter cultural practices that are different from their own expectations or norms. In this case, the man is surprised to find a female urologist, which may not align with his cultural expectations or experiences.

A Man Goes to a Urologist Who Has Been Recommended