Chapter 5 Review Practice Quiz

. Ephraim was excited at first about his study abroad trip to the U.S. After he arrived, he was surprised to find out that he had periods of loneliness and disorientation. What Ephraim should know is that he is in the process of

. According to the revised W-shaped adjustment model, in which stage might sojourners become very aggressive in the new culture, or totally withdraw from it?

. After a few months, Ephraim's feelings began stabilizing and he now experiences feelings of well-being and feels satisfied as he continues his study abroad experience. Ephraim is experiencing good _______ adjustment.

. In the ABC's of culture shock, A stands for the _______ dimension of disorientation, which includes feelings of anxiety, bewilderment, and confusion.

. Elaine travels from the U.S. to study abroad in Canada. There is not a great difference in _______ factors such as language, cultural values, verbal styles, and nonverbal gestures between these two countries.

. Which of the following is an example of a socioemotional goal for a sojourner in a foreign country?

. Ellie decided to do some research on orangutans. She spent six months abroad, consulting with scientists at the Nairobi Zoo in Kenya. Because she knew her intercultural communication terms, when asked by Kenyans who she was, she replied, "My name is Ellie and I am a(n) _______."

. _______ adjustment refers to the ability to fit in and execute appropriate and effective interactions in a new cultural environment.

. As a sojourner, Ernest has spent enough time in the new culture to realize that it is not completely wonderful, but he accepts that there are pros and cons in each culture. He is experiencing which stage of the revised W-shaped adjustment model?

. Else is a study abroad student from the U.S. studying in China. When she encounters an awkward or confusing situation with a Chinese individual, she tries to imaginatively place herself in the other's shoes, considering what the other individual is experiencing, both intellectually and emotionally. Else is practicing which aspect of communication competence?

. Sojourners who have realistic expectations tend to have a more negative culture shock experience.

. Elmira has spent the first two weeks of her study-abroad experience really enjoying herself, so she will not experience culture shock.

. Sometimes there are returnees who never quite fit back into their home culture. These are called "alienators" and they often seek out more sojourner experiences.

. Individuals going through reentry culture shock may feel more severe emotions than when they experienced the frustration/hostility stage of the revised W-shaped adjustment model.

. The revised W-shaped adjustment model describes the stages a person goes through in adjusting to immigrants who arrive in her or his country.

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