The disorientation and stress associated with being in a foreign environment is termed

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Culture shock is defined as the disorientation and stress one feels when they are in a foreign environment where they don't understand the customs, language, or culture. A) foreign mores is the customs or social norms of a foreign culture, but it doesn't fully capture the feelings of disorientation and stress. B) homesickness is missing one's home or familiar environment, but it doesn't necessarily relate to being in a foreign environment. D) out-of-country experience is too vague and doesn't encompass the negative emotions associated with culture shock. E) uncertainty distance is not a term commonly used to describe the experience of being in a foreign environment.

The Disorientation and Stress Associated with Being in a Foreign