An Australian citizen moves to China for an extended period of time for his work. The process in which he learns and 'gets used to' the Chinese culture is termed:
A) deculturation.
B) indoctrination.
C) acceptance.
D) acculturation.

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The process in which an individual learns and adapts to a new culture is called acculturation. In this case, the Australian citizen is immersing himself in the Chinese culture and learning its customs and practices. Deculturation refers to the loss or abandonment of one's own culture, while indoctrination involves the acceptance of a set of beliefs or ideas without question. Acceptance does not necessarily encompass the process of learning and adapting to a new culture.

An Australian Citizen Moves to China for an Extended Period