When confronted with a set of facts, one reacts spontaneously on the basis of knowledge assimilated over a lifetime-knowledge that is a product of the history of one's culture. One seldom stops to think about a reaction; one simply reacts. Thus, when faced with a problem in another culture, one's tendency is to react instinctively and refer to one's _____ for a solution.
A) self-space principle
B) segregation principle
C) integration criterion
D) space command criterion
E) self-reference criterion

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When confronted with a set of facts, one reacts spontaneously on the basis of knowledge assimilated over a lifetime-knowledge that is a product of the history of one's culture. One seldom stops to think about a reaction; one simply reacts. Thus, when faced with a problem in another culture, one's tendency is to react instinctively and refer to one's SRC for a solution. One's reaction, however, is based on meanings, values, symbols, and behavior relevant to one's own culture and usually different from those of the foreign culture.

When Confronted with a Set of Facts, One Reacts Spontaneously