Sometimes it's intentional and sometimes it's unintentional (pp. 128-129). For example, when I sit in a classroom listening to lectures about cultural differences and learn that every culture, even every person, has different values and beliefs, I am learning intentionally. I intentionally take a class to learn about cultural differences. The next time someone talks to me about cultural differences, because of my experience learning about this topic in class, I will have the information and knowledge to discuss this topic with them. I can also apply my personal real-life experiences regarding cultural differences I had previously encountered to the discussion. On the other hand, when I was sitting in my room one day and suddenly felt terrified when I saw a spider, I learned that I am afraid of spiders. Even though I learned about my fear of spiders unintentionally, it is still a kind of learning because this experience will influence my future behavior. The next time I see a spider, because of my previous experience with it, I will know that I am terrified of it, so I will try to find someone to kill it or stay away from it. These two examples are both changes in my knowledge and behavior caused by experiences, no matter whether they are experiences I encountered intentionally or
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