The below excerpts from a PPT on the [International Baccalaureate] Learner Profile smacks of the “process of thought control called sensitivity training” that has been around for many decades.

[IB] The Learner Profile
A shared set of values or division by a common language?
by Derek Pinchbeck & Elizabeth Solomon
www.ibo.org/ibap/conference/documents/Pinchbeck.ppt

Excerpt from Slide 18:

Stages of Intercultural Sensitivity

1) Denial: Does not recognize cultural differences.

2) Defense: Recognizes some differences, but sees them as negative.

3) Minimization: Unaware of projection of own cultural values; sees own values as superior

4) Acceptance: Shifts perspectives to understand that the same “ordinary” behavior can have different meanings in different cultures.

5) Adaptation: Can evaluate other’s behavior from their frame of reference and can adapt behavior to fit the norms of a different culture.6) Integration: Can shift frame of reference and also deal with resulting identity issues

6) Integration: Can shift frame of reference and also deal with resulting identity issues

More Reference: Niwa on Social Engineering