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2: Conceptual Framework

Study Questions
  1. Offer an example to describe how cultural, ethnic, linguistic, and/or racial identity shape one’s attitudes and behaviors.

  2. List five possible reasons for the difficulties that people experience when they try to understand or function in a culture other than their own.

  3. Explain the five points discussed in the chapter to keep in mind in order to understand one’s self, one’s culture, and the range of worldviews that others bring to every situation.

  4. Describe a personal experience with culture shock.

  5. Describe and give examples of issues or barriers that may interfere with effective interventions with families dealing with culture shock.



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