A young adult male from Singapore was brought to the emergency departm

QUESTION

A young adult male from Singapore was brought to the emergency department after being found wandering around the Los Angeles airport.

The client is confused, fearful, and speaks few English words. Which cultural concept can be used to explain Mr. Tao’s behavior?
1. Ethnocentrism
2. Cultural assimilation
3. Cultural sensitivity
4. Culture shock

ANSWER:

Correct Answer: 4

Culture shock is the state of being disoriented or unable to respond to a different cultural environment because of its sudden strangeness, unfamiliarity, and incompatibility to the stranger’s perceptions and expectations. Ethnocentrism refers to an individual’s belief that his or her culture’s beliefs and values are superior to those of other cultures. Acculturation, also referred to as assimilation, is the integration of the cultural patterns of the dominant or host culture into the person’s way of life. Cultural sensitivity is the respect and appreciation for cultural behaviors based on an understanding of the other person’s perspective.