Being abruptly transferred to a very different foreign country can lead to what is called __________ shock, which can lead to unknowingly using inappropriate behaviors.
A)ethnocentric
B)culture
C)parochial
D)expatriate

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Culture shock is the term used to describe the disorientation and confusion experienced by individuals when they are suddenly immersed in a new and unfamiliar cultural environment. This can lead to the use of inappropriate behaviors as the individual is not accustomed to the norms, customs and traditions of the new culture. Ethnocentric refers to the tendency to view one's own culture as superior to others, parochial refers to having a narrow or limited outlook, and expatriate refers to a person who lives outside their native country.

Being Abruptly Transferred to a Very Different Foreign Country Can