Elaine Got a Job Transfer from Italy to New York

Elaine got a job transfer from Italy to New York.Soon, she started to understand the mental models held by colleagues from other cultures, as well as their emotional experiences in a given situation.Further, she started to effectively use words and behaviors that were compatible with the local culture of New York.Before leaving Italy, Elaine believed that all New Yorkers were rude, loud, and apathetic to strangers.Her views changed after several months of close contact with her new co-workers.This change is a result of:

A) stereotyping.
B) contact hypothesis.
C) a global mindset.
D) empathy.
E) disclosure.