Question 1

In the context of conflict styles, accommodating or giving in to the wishes of another in a conflict situation is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

obliging

Question 2

A low-context culture wherein people look out for themselves and their immediate families is referred to as a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

individualistic culture

Question 3

Stella Ting-Toomey and her colleagues were surprised to discover that Asian students were more partial to integration than were their American counterparts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Explain Oetzel and Ting-Toomey's recent discovery that self-construal is a better predictor of conflict styles than ethnic or cultural backgrounds.

Accepted Answer

Oetzel and Ting-Toomey's recent discover

Question 5

The term "face" is defined as:

Accepted Answer

A)  a psychological image that can be granted and lost and fought for and presented as a gift. 
B)  the public self-image that every member of society wants to claim for himself/herself. 
C)  the projected image of one's self in a relational situation. 
D)  All of the answers are correct. 
A)  a psychological image that can be granted and lost and fought for and presented as a gift. 
B)  the public self-image that every member of society wants to claim for himself/herself. 
C)  the projected image of one's self in a relational situation. 
D)  All of the answers are correct.

Question 6

Reflect on a conflict that you experienced or are currently experiencing. How would you describe the facework and modes of conflict management employed? Are Ting-Toomey's predictions supported or undermined by your experience?

Accepted Answer

Reflecting on a recent conflict I experi

Question 7

In Griffin's presentations of both constructivism and face-negotiation theory, studies considering problems with undependable group members are featured. Compare the results of the two experiments and the theories they are meant to test.

Accepted Answer

In Griffin's presentations of both const

Question 8

Classic examples of collectivistic cultures are ________.

Accepted Answer

Asian cultures such

Question 9

How might Baxter and Montgomery respond to Ting-Toomey's face-negotiation theory?

Accepted Answer

Baxter and Montgomery might respond to T

Question 10

In the context of self-construal, the interdependent self values we-identity and emphasizes relational connectedness, and is therefore closely aligned with collectivism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Oetzel and Ting-Toomey claim that ethnic or cultural background is a better predictor of conflict styles than self-construal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

How might gender affect an individual's facework? What might be the implications of gender differences within cultures for face-negotiation theory?

Accepted Answer

Gender can affect an individual's facewo

Question 13

Ting-Toomey maintains that certain cultural types choose particular styles of negotiating conflict. Discuss these styles with respect to the cultures.

Accepted Answer

Ting-Toomey's theory suggests that diffe

Question 14

Knowledge is the most important dimension of facework competence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following statements is true of face-restoration?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is the typical face strategy across collectivistic cultures, particularly in Japan. 
B)  It is the face strategy used to preserve autonomy. 
C)  It is used to defend and support other person's need for inclusion. 
D)  It often involves self-effacement. 
A)  It is the typical face strategy across collectivistic cultures, particularly in Japan. 
B)  It is the face strategy used to preserve autonomy. 
C)  It is used to defend and support other person's need for inclusion. 
D)  It often involves self-effacement.

Question 16

Identify a true statement about face-giving.

Accepted Answer

A)  It is the characteristic face strategy across collectivistic cultures. 
B)  It is the facework strategy used to stake out a unique place in life. 
C)  It is used to defend against loss of personal freedom. 
D)  It is likely to cause embarrassment or humiliation of others in public. 
A)  It is the characteristic face strategy across collectivistic cultures. 
B)  It is the facework strategy used to stake out a unique place in life. 
C)  It is used to defend against loss of personal freedom. 
D)  It is likely to cause embarrassment or humiliation of others in public.

Question 17

The conflicting style that is NOT typical of individuals from collectivistic cultures is:

Accepted Answer

A)  avoiding. 
B)  dominating. 
C)  obliging. 
D)  compromising. 
A)  avoiding. 
B)  dominating. 
C)  obliging. 
D)  compromising.

Question 18

A classic example of a collectivistic culture is:

Accepted Answer

A)  the United States. 
B)  Japan. 
C)  England. 
D)  Australia. 
A)  the United States. 
B)  Japan. 
C)  England. 
D)  Australia.

Question 19

According to Harry Triandis, which of the following statements is true of the Japanese?

Accepted Answer

A)  They assume that every person is unique, and they reduce uncertainty by asking questions to the point of cross-examination. 
B)  They believe that group-based information is less important than unique individual differences. 
C)  They value collective needs and goals over individual needs and goals. 
D)  They are governed by the personal rules of a freewheeling self that is concerned with individual rights. 
A)  They assume that every person is unique, and they reduce uncertainty by asking questions to the point of cross-examination. 
B)  They believe that group-based information is less important than unique individual differences. 
C)  They value collective needs and goals over individual needs and goals. 
D)  They are governed by the personal rules of a freewheeling self that is concerned with individual rights.

Question 20

A criticism of the research methodology used by Ting-Toomey and John Oetzel involves:

Accepted Answer

A)  their reliance on an American sample. 
B)  the use of self-report survey data. 
C)  their use of an interpretive lens for analysis. 
D)  a very limited subject pool. 
A)  their reliance on an American sample. 
B)  the use of self-report survey data. 
C)  their use of an interpretive lens for analysis. 
D)  a very limited subject pool.

Exam 35: Face-Negotiation Theory

In the context of conflict styles, accommodating or giving in to the wishes of another in a conflict situation is known as ________.

A low-context culture wherein people look out for themselves and their immediate families is referred to as a(n) ________.

Stella Ting-Toomey and her colleagues were surprised to discover that Asian students were more partial to integration than were their American counterparts.

Explain Oetzel and Ting-Toomey's recent discovery that self-construal is a better predictor of conflict styles than ethnic or cultural backgrounds.

The term "face" is defined as:

Reflect on a conflict that you experienced or are currently experiencing. How would you describe the facework and modes of conflict management employed? Are Ting-Toomey's predictions supported or undermined by your experience?

In Griffin's presentations of both constructivism and face-negotiation theory, studies considering problems with undependable group members are featured. Compare the results of the two experiments and the theories they are meant to test.

Classic examples of collectivistic cultures are ________.

How might Baxter and Montgomery respond to Ting-Toomey's face-negotiation theory?

In the context of self-construal, the interdependent self values we-identity and emphasizes relational connectedness, and is therefore closely aligned with collectivism.

Oetzel and Ting-Toomey claim that ethnic or cultural background is a better predictor of conflict styles than self-construal.

How might gender affect an individual's facework? What might be the implications of gender differences within cultures for face-negotiation theory?

Ting-Toomey maintains that certain cultural types choose particular styles of negotiating conflict. Discuss these styles with respect to the cultures.

Knowledge is the most important dimension of facework competence.

Which of the following statements is true of face-restoration?

Identify a true statement about face-giving.

The conflicting style that is NOT typical of individuals from collectivistic cultures is:

A classic example of a collectivistic culture is:

According to Harry Triandis, which of the following statements is true of the Japanese?

A criticism of the research methodology used by Ting-Toomey and John Oetzel involves:

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