Missions Test 2 Flashcards
What does deprivation of norm produce?
Irritation and bitterness
What does excess of norm produce?
feeling “in over your head,” guilt and shame, and great discomfort
What 4 things make up our norm
Food
Sleep
Bathrooms
Time usage
What is the definition of culture
The patterned way of doing things. The familiar, the glue, the way you look at things, everything. All learned behavior which is socially acceptable.
Is culture good or bad? Explain
It’s not good or bad. It is just a reality. It is impossible not to have one.
What are the four stages of culture shock?
Enchantment (Tourist)
Disenchantment
Resolution
Adjustment
What is a good sign of health?
Humor/Laughter
What are the points in the process of culture shock?
Language Shock Change in routine/pace Change in relationships Loss of understanding Emotional and Evaluative Disorientation
What are the four questions of culture?
Question of Behavior
Question of Values
Question of Beliefs
Question of Worldview
What layers of culture do the four questions of culture identify?
What is done?
What is good?
What is true?
What is real?
10 Commandments of American culture?
You can't argue with success Live and let live Time flies when you're having fun Shop til you drop Just do it No pain no gain Enough is enough Time is money Rules are made to be broken God helps those who help themselves
American Cultural Presuppositions
Romantic individualism Romantic love Distrust of Authority Progress Optimism Activism Success Humor Conformity Health and cleanliness
What are the 7 pairing that are critical for cross-cultural understanding?
Relationship vs task-oriented Direct vs indirect communication Individualism vs group orientation Inclusion vs privacy Hospitality High context vs low context Time vs event orientation
How can short term trips immunize people to missions?
Getting it checked off, going on a bad mission trip
How many people go on short term trips per year?
1.6 million
