Culture Shock [The 4 Stages of Adaptation]

The video discusses the four stages of cultural transition: honeymoon, frustration, adjustment, and adaptation. It highlights the challenges of culture shock, including extreme cases like Paris syndrome. The video also covers reverse culture shock and the difficulties faced by those forced into new cultures. Historical research by Sphere Lisgard is mentioned, showing a pattern in cultural adaptation.

What is the initial phase of culture shock where everything seems exciting and new?

• Frustration

• Adjustment

• Honeymoon

• Adaptation

During which stage do individuals start to feel more comfortable and make local friends?

• Adaptation

• Frustration

• Honeymoon

• Adjustment

What is the term for the extreme form of culture shock experienced by some Japanese tourists in Paris?

• Paris syndrome

• Cultural dissonance

• Culture fatigue

• Reverse culture shock

What is the phenomenon called when individuals feel estranged from their old way of life after returning home?

• Reverse culture shock

• Cultural assimilation

• Honeymoon phase

• Cultural adaptation

Who conducted the original research on culture shock in the 1950s?

• Edward T. Hall

• Geert Hofstede

• John Berry

• Sphere Lisgard