Question 1

Perceived similarity,sometimes called perceived homophily,is perhaps the most dominant force in our motivations to interact with others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

During initial interaction,persons from low-context cultures tend to ask a lot of questions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

The fundamental theme of Confucianism is that

Accepted Answer

A) individuals participate in relationships to maximize their own self-interests. 
B) proper relationships form the cornerstone of society. 
C) individuals have maximum levels of tolerance. 
D) individuals have minimum levels of tolerance. 
A) individuals participate in relationships to maximize their own self-interests. 
B) proper relationships form the cornerstone of society. 
C) individuals have maximum levels of tolerance. 
D) individuals have minimum levels of tolerance. B

Question 4

Across cultures,which of the following is generally the most preferred characteristic in a mate?

Accepted Answer

A) Similar religious background. 
B) Physically attractive. 
C) Kind and understanding. 
D) Good earning capacity. 
A) Similar religious background. 
B) Physically attractive. 
C) Kind and understanding. 
D) Good earning capacity.

Question 5

The model of relational empathy is based on the idea that whenever two people come together and interact,they create a third culture of shared meaning and relational empathy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following strategies is most likely to be used by a person from a high context culture when trying to reduce uncertainty?

Accepted Answer

A) Ask a lot of questions. 
B) Focus on the other's social background. 
C) Engage in direct eye contact. 
D) Engage a variety of verbal strategies. 
A) Ask a lot of questions. 
B) Focus on the other's social background. 
C) Engage in direct eye contact. 
D) Engage a variety of verbal strategies.

Question 7

Assertiveness refers to one's ability to be sensitive to the communication of others,be a good listener,and engage in comforting communication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Describe the essential differences in relationships in Eastern and Western cultures.

Accepted Answer

In many Western cultures like the United

Question 9

Approximately two thirds of interracial marriages end in divorce,compared with 40% to 50% for all marriages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following statements best represents the fundamental assumption of Uncertainty Reduction Theory?

Accepted Answer

A) When strangers first meet,their primary goal is to reduce anxiety and increase the uncertainty about the behavior of themselves and the other person. 
B) When strangers first meet,their primary goal is to engage in nonverbal affiliative expressiveness and reciprocity about the behavior of themselves and the other person. 
C) When strangers first meet,their primary goal is to increase their socio-communicative orientation. 
D) When strangers first meet,their primary goal is to reduce uncertainty and increase the predictability about the behavior of themselves and the other person. 
A) When strangers first meet,their primary goal is to reduce anxiety and increase the uncertainty about the behavior of themselves and the other person. 
B) When strangers first meet,their primary goal is to engage in nonverbal affiliative expressiveness and reciprocity about the behavior of themselves and the other person. 
C) When strangers first meet,their primary goal is to increase their socio-communicative orientation. 
D) When strangers first meet,their primary goal is to reduce uncertainty and increase the predictability about the behavior of themselves and the other person.

Question 11

How might one's socio-communicative style affect the uncertainty reduction process?

Accepted Answer

Although faced with large amounts of unc

Question 12

How does intercultural communication apprehension (ICA)affect the uncertainty reduction process?

Accepted Answer

There is a direct relationship between I

Question 13

The two communication dimensions of socio-communicative style include

Accepted Answer

A) assertiveness and responsiveness. 
B) similarity and reciprocity. 
C) similarity and responsiveness. 
D) assertiveness and reciprocity. 
A) assertiveness and responsiveness. 
B) similarity and reciprocity. 
C) similarity and responsiveness. 
D) assertiveness and reciprocity.

Question 14

Social networking sites (e.g.,Facebook)are used primarily for social interaction with friends with whom users have a preestablished relationship offline.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is associated with increased uncertainty?

Accepted Answer

A) Minimum tolerance. 
B) Maximum tolerance. 
C) Increased anxiety. 
D) Decreased anxiety. 
A) Minimum tolerance. 
B) Maximum tolerance. 
C) Increased anxiety. 
D) Decreased anxiety.

Question 16

Byrne's fundamental postulate is that attitude similarity leads to

Accepted Answer

A) positive affect,which in turn leads to attraction. 
B) uncertainty reduction. 
C) intercultural communication competence. 
D) intercultural communication apprehension. 
A) positive affect,which in turn leads to attraction. 
B) uncertainty reduction. 
C) intercultural communication competence. 
D) intercultural communication apprehension.

Question 17

Responsiveness refers to one's ability to make requests;actively disagree;and initiate,sustain,and terminate conversations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

According to uncertainty reduction theory,when strangers first meet,their primary goal is to reduce uncertainty and increase predictability in their own and the other person's behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A major difference between Eastern and Western relationships is that

Accepted Answer

A) Eastern cultures engage in long-term and asymmetrical reciprocity. 
B) Western cultures engage in long-term and asymmetrical reciprocity. 
C) Eastern cultures engage in short-term and symmetrical reciprocity. 
D) Eastern cultures engage in contractual reciprocity. 
A) Eastern cultures engage in long-term and asymmetrical reciprocity. 
B) Western cultures engage in long-term and asymmetrical reciprocity. 
C) Eastern cultures engage in short-term and symmetrical reciprocity. 
D) Eastern cultures engage in contractual reciprocity.

Question 20

The model of relational empathy assumes that

Accepted Answer

A) people should develop empathic listening skills. 
B) similarity is key in developing empathy. 
C) interactants can accurately infer another's thoughts or feelings. 
D) whenever two people come together and interact,they create a third culture. 
A) people should develop empathic listening skills. 
B) similarity is key in developing empathy. 
C) interactants can accurately infer another's thoughts or feelings. 
D) whenever two people come together and interact,they create a third culture.

Perceived similarity,sometimes called perceived homophily,is perhaps the most dominant force in our motivations to interact with others.

During initial interaction,persons from low-context cultures tend to ask a lot of questions.

The fundamental theme of Confucianism is that

Across cultures,which of the following is generally the most preferred characteristic in a mate?

The model of relational empathy is based on the idea that whenever two people come together and interact,they create a third culture of shared meaning and relational empathy.

Which of the following strategies is most likely to be used by a person from a high context culture when trying to reduce uncertainty?

Assertiveness refers to one's ability to be sensitive to the communication of others,be a good listener,and engage in comforting communication.

Describe the essential differences in relationships in Eastern and Western cultures.

Approximately two thirds of interracial marriages end in divorce,compared with 40% to 50% for all marriages.

Which of the following statements best represents the fundamental assumption of Uncertainty Reduction Theory?

How might one's socio-communicative style affect the uncertainty reduction process?

How does intercultural communication apprehension (ICA)affect the uncertainty reduction process?

The two communication dimensions of socio-communicative style include

Social networking sites (e.g.,Facebook)are used primarily for social interaction with friends with whom users have a preestablished relationship offline.

Which of the following is associated with increased uncertainty?

Byrne's fundamental postulate is that attitude similarity leads to

Responsiveness refers to one's ability to make requests;actively disagree;and initiate,sustain,and terminate conversations.

According to uncertainty reduction theory,when strangers first meet,their primary goal is to reduce uncertainty and increase predictability in their own and the other person's behavior.

A major difference between Eastern and Western relationships is that

The model of relational empathy assumes that

The Necessity of Intercultural Communication

The Cultural Context

The Microcultural Context

The Environmental Context

The Perceptual Context

The Sociorelational Context

The Verbal Code: Human Language

The Nonverbal Code

Intercultural Conflict

Intercultural Communication in Organizations

Acculturation, Culture Shock, and Intercultural Competence

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Exam 9: Developing Intercultural Relationships

Perceived similarity,sometimes called perceived homophily,is perhaps the most dominant force in our motivations to interact with others.

During initial interaction,persons from low-context cultures tend to ask a lot of questions.

The fundamental theme of Confucianism is that

Across cultures,which of the following is generally the most preferred characteristic in a mate?

The model of relational empathy is based on the idea that whenever two people come together and interact,they create a third culture of shared meaning and relational empathy.

Which of the following strategies is most likely to be used by a person from a high context culture when trying to reduce uncertainty?

Assertiveness refers to one's ability to be sensitive to the communication of others,be a good listener,and engage in comforting communication.

Describe the essential differences in relationships in Eastern and Western cultures.

Approximately two thirds of interracial marriages end in divorce,compared with 40% to 50% for all marriages.

Which of the following statements best represents the fundamental assumption of Uncertainty Reduction Theory?

How might one's socio-communicative style affect the uncertainty reduction process?

How does intercultural communication apprehension (ICA)affect the uncertainty reduction process?

The two communication dimensions of socio-communicative style include

Social networking sites (e.g.,Facebook)are used primarily for social interaction with friends with whom users have a preestablished relationship offline.

Which of the following is associated with increased uncertainty?

Byrne's fundamental postulate is that attitude similarity leads to

Responsiveness refers to one's ability to make requests;actively disagree;and initiate,sustain,and terminate conversations.

According to uncertainty reduction theory,when strangers first meet,their primary goal is to reduce uncertainty and increase predictability in their own and the other person's behavior.

A major difference between Eastern and Western relationships is that

The model of relational empathy assumes that

The Necessity of Intercultural Communication

The Cultural Context

The Microcultural Context

The Environmental Context

The Perceptual Context

The Sociorelational Context

The Verbal Code: Human Language

The Nonverbal Code

Intercultural Conflict

Intercultural Communication in Organizations

Acculturation, Culture Shock, and Intercultural Competence

Filters