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“I can look at things from the perspective of various cultures.” A. Denial B. Defense C. Integration D. Acceptance E. Minimization F. Adaptation
F. Adaptation – Can adjust behavior to fit other cultures
“These people and I have different values and experiences, and I think we can learn from one another.” A. Denial B. Defense C. Integration D. Acceptance E. Minimization F. Adaptation
D. Acceptance – Recognizes and respects differences
“Their ways are better than my own: I wish I were one of them.” A. Denial B. Defense C. Integration D. Acceptance E. Minimization F. Adaptation
B. Defense – Sees other ways as better, threat to own culture
“All cities are the same; they have tall buildings, fast food chains, and coffee shops.” A. Denial B. Defense C. Integration D. Acceptance E. Minimization F. Adaptation
E. Minimization – Downplays differences, emphasizes similarities
“I don’t notice any difference when I meet people from other countries.” A. Denial B. Defense C. Integration D. Acceptance E. Minimization F. Adaptation
A. Denial – Ignores cultural differences
“I feel that my culture is clearly superior to others.” A. Denial B. Defense C. Integration D. Acceptance E. Minimization F. Adaptation
B. Defense – Feels own culture is superior
“I try to follow local customs when I travel to another country.” A. Denial B. Defense C. Integration D. Acceptance E. Minimization F. Adaptation
F. Adaptation – Adjusts behavior to fit local culture
“I respect that people celebrate holidays differently from me.” A. Denial B. Defense C. Integration D. Acceptance E. Minimization F. Adaptation
D. Acceptance – Respects differences
“I mix my own style with the ways of other cultures when I work together.” A. Denial B. Defense C. Integration D. Acceptance E. Minimization F. Adaptation
C. Integration – Combines multiple cultural views
“We’re all basically the same no matter where we come from.” A. Denial B. Defense C. Integration D. Acceptance E. Minimization F. Adaptation
E. Minimization – Focuses on similarities
