... hunting in the Plains or the method of hunting of sea mammals among the Eskimo; pastoral cultures centered upon sheep, cattle, reindeer, and so on; and horticulture and agriculture. Less common are trading cultures or specialized production of some object for trade, such as pottery, bronze axes, or salt. Configuration and pattern are concepts closely related to culture area and culture ... type. All of them have one thing in common; they view culture not in terms of its individual components, or traits, but as meaningful organizations of traits: areas, occupations, configurations (art, ...

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... constructs associated with that new surrounding. Culture shock includes the individual's lack of a point of reference, social norms and rules to steer their actions and comprehend others" behavior. Moreover, some common symptoms of culture shock consist of anxiety, specifically a "free-floating" anxiety. Frequently, lack of self-confidence, distrust of others, and mild psychosomatic complaints also occur in this stage. These reactions ... to prepare potential expatriates for transfer. For example, Lanier (1979) recommends seven steps: a pre-visit to the site, early language training, in...

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... constructs associated with that new surrounding. Culture shock includes the individual's lack of a point of reference, social norms and rules to steer their actions and comprehend others" behavior. Moreover, some common symptoms of culture shock consist of anxiety, specifically a "free-floating" anxiety. Frequently, lack of self-confidence, distrust of others, and mild psychosomatic complaints also occur in this stage. These reactions ... to prepare potential expatriates for transfer. For example, Lanier (1979) recommends seven steps: a pre-visit to the site, early language training, in...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate