Question 1

Cultural relativism is the belief that

Accepted Answer

A)  individual cultures must be judged within their own set of values. 
B)  people relate most effectively to those from cultures that are most like their own. 
C)  there are ways to universally evaluate the behaviors sanctioned by different cultures. 
D)  although one can never "go native," a visitor to another culture can become a competent cultural member 
A)  individual cultures must be judged within their own set of values. 
B)  people relate most effectively to those from cultures that are most like their own. 
C)  there are ways to universally evaluate the behaviors sanctioned by different cultures. 
D)  although one can never "go native," a visitor to another culture can become a competent cultural member

Question 2

The patina of familiarity and commonality suggests that

Accepted Answer

A)  we must attempt to achieve understanding while recognizing that agreement may not always be likely or possible. 
B)  no culture is static. 
C)  intergroup tensions have characterized human interaction since the beginning of time, and they are not likely to abate soon. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  we must attempt to achieve understanding while recognizing that agreement may not always be likely or possible. 
B)  no culture is static. 
C)  intergroup tensions have characterized human interaction since the beginning of time, and they are not likely to abate soon. 
D)  All of the above

Question 3

Tourism always benefits the native population.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Because of globalization, intercultural tensions are likely to decrease over time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The force of promoting engagement, globalism, secularism and capitalism

Accepted Answer

A)  is nurtured and sustained by economic interdependence. 
B)  derive from the desire to preserve, protect and defend what is seen as unique but threatened. 
C)  is viewed as dysfunctional and ineffective. 
D)  highlights our prejudices toward other cultures. 
A)  is nurtured and sustained by economic interdependence. 
B)  derive from the desire to preserve, protect and defend what is seen as unique but threatened. 
C)  is viewed as dysfunctional and ineffective. 
D)  highlights our prejudices toward other cultures.

Question 6

Adaptation includes which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Physical 
B)  Biological 
C)  Social 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Physical 
B)  Biological 
C)  Social 
D)  All of the above

Question 7

Assimilation into a new culture will occur when an individual

Accepted Answer

A)  wishes to take on the values and beliefs of a new culture. 
B)  deems it relatively unimportant to maintain his or her original cultural identity. 
C)  believes it important to establish relationships with other cultures. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  wishes to take on the values and beliefs of a new culture. 
B)  deems it relatively unimportant to maintain his or her original cultural identity. 
C)  believes it important to establish relationships with other cultures. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 8

Integration cannot be achieved unless one wishes to give up his or her original cultural identity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Intercultural communication will likely become less common by the end of the 21st century.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Motives for visiting other places include

Accepted Answer

A)  the goal to experience the human-made cultural and historical sites that are unique to a locale. 
B)  the goal of recreational adventure. 
C)  the goal of relaxation. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  the goal to experience the human-made cultural and historical sites that are unique to a locale. 
B)  the goal of recreational adventure. 
C)  the goal of relaxation. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 11

A cultural group that has primary access to economic power can be described as the dominant culture

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

During an intercultural interaction, the unique speech patterns of members of cultures who are subordinate to institutionally and economically dominant cultures can be

Accepted Answer

A)  emphasized. 
B)  deemphasized. 
C)  both emphasized and deemphasized. 
D)  overshadowed by the speech patterns of members of the economically dominant culture. 
A)  emphasized. 
B)  deemphasized. 
C)  both emphasized and deemphasized. 
D)  overshadowed by the speech patterns of members of the economically dominant culture.

Question 13

The force of promoting isolationism, nationalism, spiritualism and tribalism

Accepted Answer

A)  is nurtured and sustained by economic interdependence. 
B)  derives from the desire to preserve, protect and defend what is seen as unique but threatened. 
C)  is viewed as dysfunctional and ineffective. 
D)  highlights our prejudices toward other cultures. 
A)  is nurtured and sustained by economic interdependence. 
B)  derives from the desire to preserve, protect and defend what is seen as unique but threatened. 
C)  is viewed as dysfunctional and ineffective. 
D)  highlights our prejudices toward other cultures.

Question 14

What is the preferred term for the process that takes place when an individual goes through changes as a result of intercultural contacts?

Accepted Answer

A)  adaptation 
B)  accommodation 
C)  assimilation 
D)  coping 
A)  adaptation 
B)  accommodation 
C)  assimilation 
D)  coping

Question 15

When visiting a different culture, people should never behave in a way that displays their own cultural identity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Cultural relativism is the belief that

The patina of familiarity and commonality suggests that

Tourism always benefits the native population.

Because of globalization, intercultural tensions are likely to decrease over time.

The force of promoting engagement, globalism, secularism and capitalism

Adaptation includes which of the following?

Assimilation into a new culture will occur when an individual

Integration cannot be achieved unless one wishes to give up his or her original cultural identity.

Intercultural communication will likely become less common by the end of the 21st century.

Motives for visiting other places include

A cultural group that has primary access to economic power can be described as the dominant culture

During an intercultural interaction, the unique speech patterns of members of cultures who are subordinate to institutionally and economically dominant cultures can be

The force of promoting isolationism, nationalism, spiritualism and tribalism

What is the preferred term for the process that takes place when an individual goes through changes as a result of intercultural contacts?

When visiting a different culture, people should never behave in a way that displays their own cultural identity.

Introduction to Intercultural Competence

Culture and Intercultural Communication

Intercultural Communication Competence

Cultural Patterns and Communication: Foundations

Cultural Patterns and Communication: Taxonomies

Cultural Identity and Cultural Biases

Verbal Intercultural Communication

Nonverbal Intercultural Communication

The Effects of Code Usage in Intercultural Communication

Intercultural Competence in Interpersonal Relationships

Episodes, Contexts, and Intercultural Interactions

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Exam 12: The Potential for Intercultural Competence

Cultural relativism is the belief that

The patina of familiarity and commonality suggests that

Tourism always benefits the native population.

Because of globalization, intercultural tensions are likely to decrease over time.

The force of promoting engagement, globalism, secularism and capitalism

Adaptation includes which of the following?

Assimilation into a new culture will occur when an individual

Integration cannot be achieved unless one wishes to give up his or her original cultural identity.

Intercultural communication will likely become less common by the end of the 21st century.

Motives for visiting other places include

A cultural group that has primary access to economic power can be described as the dominant culture

During an intercultural interaction, the unique speech patterns of members of cultures who are subordinate to institutionally and economically dominant cultures can be

The force of promoting isolationism, nationalism, spiritualism and tribalism

What is the preferred term for the process that takes place when an individual goes through changes as a result of intercultural contacts?

When visiting a different culture, people should never behave in a way that displays their own cultural identity.

Introduction to Intercultural Competence

Culture and Intercultural Communication

Intercultural Communication Competence

Cultural Patterns and Communication: Foundations

Cultural Patterns and Communication: Taxonomies

Cultural Identity and Cultural Biases

Verbal Intercultural Communication

Nonverbal Intercultural Communication

The Effects of Code Usage in Intercultural Communication

Intercultural Competence in Interpersonal Relationships

Episodes, Contexts, and Intercultural Interactions

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