Question 1

The use of idioms is primarily a North American behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Consider the notion that "masculine" and "feminine" are different cultures. First, explain what is meant by that idea, making reference to the concepts of speech communities and gender clash in your explanation. Next, articulate a reasoned argument in favor of that idea (i.e., why we should consider the genders to be different cultures), and finally, articulate a reasoned argument against it.

Accepted Answer

The notion that "masculine" and "feminin

Question 3

Which of the following statements is not true about high-context cultures?

Accepted Answer

A)  Maintaining harmony is important. 
B)  Offering personal opinions is valued. 
C)  Offenses are to be avoided. 
D)  Environmental cues are important for understanding messages. 
A)  Maintaining harmony is important. 
B)  Offering personal opinions is valued. 
C)  Offenses are to be avoided. 
D)  Environmental cues are important for understanding messages.

Question 4

Among adults, which of the following is true about touch behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  Women touch men more than men touch women. 
B)  Other-sex touch is more common than same-sex touch. 
C)  In same-sex pairs, men touch each other just as much as women do. 
D)  None of these statements is true. 
A)  Women touch men more than men touch women. 
B)  Other-sex touch is more common than same-sex touch. 
C)  In same-sex pairs, men touch each other just as much as women do. 
D)  None of these statements is true.

Question 5

Using concrete examples, define and discuss the concepts of instrumental talk and expressive talk.

Accepted Answer

Instrumental talk and expressive talk ar

Question 6

In a low-context culture, people are taught to

Accepted Answer

A)  speak in an ambiguous manner. 
B)  avoid offending people. 
C)  criticize others only in private. 
D)  share personal opinions. 
A)  speak in an ambiguous manner. 
B)  avoid offending people. 
C)  criticize others only in private. 
D)  share personal opinions.

Question 7

Transsexual individuals are always born with one or more chromosomal abnormality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

"I gotta be me" is a common motto in collectivistic cultures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Your text offered three possible reasons why women may be more affectionate than men. Identify and explain two of those reasons.

Accepted Answer

One possible reason why women may be mor

Question 10

Which of the following statements is not true regarding feminine cultures?

Accepted Answer

A)  Feminine cultures value nurturance. 
B)  Feminine cultures emphasize achievement. 
C)  Feminine cultures value quality of life. 
D)  Feminine cultures do not strongly differentiate between male and female roles. 
A)  Feminine cultures value nurturance. 
B)  Feminine cultures emphasize achievement. 
C)  Feminine cultures value quality of life. 
D)  Feminine cultures do not strongly differentiate between male and female roles.

Question 11

People in positions of power frequently use words as a form of violence. How and why does that happen? Imagine that you are a friend of someone who has been subjected to linguistic violence. What would you tell that person? Now imagine that a friend of yours uses words as a form of violence. What would you say to this friend?

Accepted Answer

People in positions of power often use w

Question 12

Which of the following linguistic patterns is associated with powerful speech?

Accepted Answer

A)  disclaimers 
B)  hedges 
C)  offering opinions 
D)  asking questions 
A)  disclaimers 
B)  hedges 
C)  offering opinions 
D)  asking questions

Question 13

People from different cultures sometimes experience difficulty in understanding one another because they think differently.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In a low-context culture, people are expected to be direct and say what they mean.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the statements about touching behavior involving children is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Among children, same-sex touching is more common than other-sex touching. 
B)  Women are more likely than men to initiate touch with children. 
C)  Boys and girls are equally likely to be touched. 
D)  All of these statements are true. 
A)  Among children, same-sex touching is more common than other-sex touching. 
B)  Women are more likely than men to initiate touch with children. 
C)  Boys and girls are equally likely to be touched. 
D)  All of these statements are true.

Question 16

Which of the following statements most accurately reflects the attitude of someone from a low-power-distance culture?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is necessary to look for the deeper meaning in someone else's statements. 
B)  It is unacceptable to question a boss, especially in front of co-workers. 
C)  It is acceptable to engage in aggressive behavior to achieve personal success. 
D)  It is someone's individual right to question authority. 
A)  It is necessary to look for the deeper meaning in someone else's statements. 
B)  It is unacceptable to question a boss, especially in front of co-workers. 
C)  It is acceptable to engage in aggressive behavior to achieve personal success. 
D)  It is someone's individual right to question authority.

Question 17

Culture consists of the shared symbols, language, values, and norms that distinguish one group of people from another

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is true regarding sex differences in verbal communication?

Accepted Answer

A)  Women and men are equally talkative. 
B)  Women interrupt more than men do. 
C)  Men use more disclaimers and hedges than women do. 
D)  Women ask fewer questions than men do. 
A)  Women and men are equally talkative. 
B)  Women interrupt more than men do. 
C)  Men use more disclaimers and hedges than women do. 
D)  Women ask fewer questions than men do.

Question 19

Which concept of culture includes judgments about how good, desirable, or beautiful something is?

Accepted Answer

A)  symbols 
B)  values 
C)  norms 
D)  language 
A)  symbols 
B)  values 
C)  norms 
D)  language

Question 20

Studies of affectionate communication have shown that

Accepted Answer

A)  highly feminine individuals are likely to express affection. 
B)  highly masculine individuals are likely to express affection. 
C)  both highly masculine and feminine individuals are likely to express affection. 
D)  none of these statements is true. 
A)  highly feminine individuals are likely to express affection. 
B)  highly masculine individuals are likely to express affection. 
C)  both highly masculine and feminine individuals are likely to express affection. 
D)  none of these statements is true.

The use of idioms is primarily a North American behavior.

Which of the following statements is not true about high-context cultures?

Among adults, which of the following is true about touch behavior?

Using concrete examples, define and discuss the concepts of instrumental talk and expressive talk.

In a low-context culture, people are taught to

Transsexual individuals are always born with one or more chromosomal abnormality.

"I gotta be me" is a common motto in collectivistic cultures.

Your text offered three possible reasons why women may be more affectionate than men. Identify and explain two of those reasons.

Which of the following statements is not true regarding feminine cultures?

Which of the following linguistic patterns is associated with powerful speech?

People from different cultures sometimes experience difficulty in understanding one another because they think differently.

In a low-context culture, people are expected to be direct and say what they mean.

Which of the statements about touching behavior involving children is true?

Which of the following statements most accurately reflects the attitude of someone from a low-power-distance culture?

Culture consists of the shared symbols, language, values, and norms that distinguish one group of people from another

Which of the following is true regarding sex differences in verbal communication?

Which concept of culture includes judgments about how good, desirable, or beautiful something is?

Studies of affectionate communication have shown that

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Exam 2: Culture and Gender

The use of idioms is primarily a North American behavior.

Which of the following statements is not true about high-context cultures?

Among adults, which of the following is true about touch behavior?

Using concrete examples, define and discuss the concepts of instrumental talk and expressive talk.

In a low-context culture, people are taught to

Transsexual individuals are always born with one or more chromosomal abnormality.

"I gotta be me" is a common motto in collectivistic cultures.

Your text offered three possible reasons why women may be more affectionate than men. Identify and explain two of those reasons.

Which of the following statements is not true regarding feminine cultures?

Which of the following linguistic patterns is associated with powerful speech?

People from different cultures sometimes experience difficulty in understanding one another because they think differently.

In a low-context culture, people are expected to be direct and say what they mean.

Which of the statements about touching behavior involving children is true?

Which of the following statements most accurately reflects the attitude of someone from a low-power-distance culture?

Culture consists of the shared symbols, language, values, and norms that distinguish one group of people from another

Which of the following is true regarding sex differences in verbal communication?

Which concept of culture includes judgments about how good, desirable, or beautiful something is?

Studies of affectionate communication have shown that

About Communication

Communication and the Self

Interpersonal Perception

Language

Nonverbal Communication

Listening

Emotion

Forming and Maintaining Personal Relationships

Interpersonal Communication in Close Relationships

Interpersonal Conflict

Deceptive Communication

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