Immigrants and refugees must adapt to dramatic changes in language, dress, values, and social customs. For many, the result is a period of culture shock, or
A)cultural hypochondriasis.
B)acculturative stress.
C)learned helplessness.
D)psychosomatic neurosis.

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Culture shock often leads to acculturative stress, which is the psychological impact of adaptation to a new culture.

Immigrants and Refugees Must Adapt to Dramatic Changes in Language