The feelings of helplessness, discomfort, and disorientation experienced by an individual attempting to understand or effectively adapt to a different cultural group because of differences in practice, values, and beliefs is called:
A) Ethnocentrism
B) Cultural conflict
C) Cultural imposition
D) Cultural shock

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The described situation is commonly known as cultural shock, which is the feeling of disorientation and discomfort when one is exposed to a culture that is significantly different from their own. Ethnocentrism refers to judging another culture based on one's own cultural standards, cultural conflict is a disagreement between two cultural groups, and cultural imposition is the act of forcing one's own cultural practices on others.

The Feelings of Helplessness, Discomfort, and Disorientation Experienced by an Individual