Jolt of Reality, A

Subgroup Size

Pairs

Duration

15 minutes

External Cost

No

Source

Stringer, D. M., & Cassiday, P. A. (2003). A “jolt” of reality. In 52 Activities for exploring values differences (pp. 5-6). Intercultural Press. 

As a result of this activity, participants will be able to: 1. "Illustrate how we filter information and form assumptions based on experience and cultural values. 2. Encourage participants to reexamine their assumptions and to avoid automatic (knee-jerk) reactions. 3. Demonstrate how our behaviors (action/reaction) are often influenced by cultural values or filters" (Stringer & Cassiday, 2003, p. 5).