When an expatriate sent on a foreign assignment begins experiencing feelings of isolation,criticism,stereotyping,and even hostility,they are said to be experiencing _____.
A) validation
B) adjustment
C) recovery
D) culture shock
E) repatriation

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The symptoms described indicate that the expatriate is experiencing culture shock, which is a common psychological and emotional response to the unfamiliar environment they find themselves in. The feelings of isolation, criticism, stereotyping, and hostility are all typical manifestations of culture shock. Options A, C, and E are not valid because they do not relate to the given symptoms, and option B is too general to be the best answer.

When an Expatriate Sent on a Foreign Assignment Begins Experiencing