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Denial<\/p>\n","answer":"

Similar to Bennett\u2019s \u201cdenial\u201d position, in this orientation, an individual doesn\u2019t see differences in perceptions as cultural and avoids\/is disinterested in engaging with other cultures (IDI, n.d.) They tend to use stereotypes to characterize those from other cultures.<\/p>\n"},{"tips":{},"text":"

Polarization<\/p>\n","answer":"

This orientation is similar to Bennett\u2019s \u201cDefence\u201d position. In this orientation, an individual is defensive about their own culture and sees it as superior to others. On the other hand, they may idealize another culture\u2019s values and denigrate their own cultural group (IDI, n.d.). <\/p>\n"},{"tips":{},"text":"

Minimization<\/p>\n","answer":"

In this orientation, an individual minimizes cultural differences and tends to believe that values and principles are universal (particularly those values and principles of their own culture) \u2013 i.e. \u201cwe\u2019re all the same.\u201d They tend to overlook that these values may be held by the dominant cultural group in the community but not by everyone.<\/p>\n"},{"tips":{},"text":"

Acceptance<\/p>\n","answer":"

In this orientation, individuals \u201crecognize and appreciate patterns of cultural difference and commonality in their own and other cultures\u201d (IDI, n.d.). These individuals are curious about other cultures, respect other cultures and recognize that their own culture is just one of many cultures in the world.<\/p>\n"},{"tips":{},"text":"

Adaptation<\/p>\n","answer":"

In this orientation, an individual is able to change their behaviour in \u201cauthentic and culturally appropriate ways\u201d\u2019 (IDI, n.d.). These individuals can adapt their behaviour in different cultural contexts.<\/p>\n"}],"behaviour":{"enableRetry":true,"disableBackwardsNavigation":false,"scaleTextNotCard":false,"randomCards":false,"maxProficiency":5,"quickProgression":false},"answer":"Turn","next":"Next","prev":"Previous","retry":"Retry","correctAnswer":"I got it right!","incorrectAnswer":"I got it wrong","round":"Round @round","cardsLeft":"Cards left: @number","nextRound":"Proceed to round @round","startOver":"Start over","showSummary":"Next","summary":"Summary","summaryCardsRight":"Cards you got right:","summaryCardsWrong":"Cards you got wrong:","summaryCardsNotShown":"Cards in pool not shown:","summaryOverallScore":"Overall Score","summaryCardsCompleted":"Cards you have completed learning:","summaryCompletedRounds":"Completed rounds:","summaryAllDone":"Well done! You got all @cards cards correct @max times in a row!","progressText":"Card @card of @total","cardFrontLabel":"Card front","cardBackLabel":"Card back","tipButtonLabel":"Show tip","audioNotSupported":"Your browser does not support this audio","confirmStartingOver":{"header":"Start over?","body":"All progress will be lost. Are you sure you want to start over?","cancelLabel":"Cancel","confirmLabel":"Start over"},"title":""}

International Predeparture - Module 3: Intercultural Development Continuum

Brian Gould