Question 1

The difference between race and ethnicity is that

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A) ethnicity is dependent on where you live, whereas race is not. 
B) ethnicity is a socially constructed category that may or may not include race (ancestral heritage or genetic background). 
C) race is a socially constructed category whereas ethnicity is not. 
D) nationality and geography are very important in defining race but not ethnicity. 
A) ethnicity is dependent on where you live, whereas race is not. 
B) ethnicity is a socially constructed category that may or may not include race (ancestral heritage or genetic background). 
C) race is a socially constructed category whereas ethnicity is not. 
D) nationality and geography are very important in defining race but not ethnicity.

Question 2

Match the words below with the definitions.Words are used only once.
-Establishing common ground by joining separate cultures to create a new, more comprehensive and inclusive culture.

Accepted Answer

A) globalization 
B) enculturation 
C) world view 
D) social decentring 
E) empathy
F)third culture
G)acculturation
H)gender
I)race
J)sympathy 
A) globalization 
B) enculturation 
C) world view 
D) social decentring 
E) empathy
F)third culture
G)acculturation
H)gender
I)race
J)sympathy

Question 3

In a collective culture

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A) there is a need for certainty. 
B) power is centralized. 
C) there is masculine influence. 
D) people strive to attain goals for the group. 
A) there is a need for certainty. 
B) power is centralized. 
C) there is masculine influence. 
D) people strive to attain goals for the group.

Question 4

Because it might take time and several exchanges with a person from another culture to be able to clarify a message, we must learn to

Accepted Answer

A) ask questions. 
B) be other-oriented. 
C) tolerate ambiguity. 
D) avoid negative judgments. 
A) ask questions. 
B) be other-oriented. 
C) tolerate ambiguity. 
D) avoid negative judgments.

Question 5

The main difference between social decentring and empathy is that

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A) one of degree. 
B) one is other-oriented and one is self-oriented. 
C) one is a cognitive perspective and the other is an emotional perspective. 
D) one is an emotional perspective and one is a behavioural perspective. 
A) one of degree. 
B) one is other-oriented and one is self-oriented. 
C) one is a cognitive perspective and the other is an emotional perspective. 
D) one is an emotional perspective and one is a behavioural perspective.

Question 6

Match the words below with the definitions.Words are used only once.
-The integration of economics and technology that is contributing to a world-wide, interconnected business environment..

Accepted Answer

A) globalization 
B) enculturation 
C) world view 
D) social decentring 
E) empathy
F)third culture
G)acculturation
H)gender
I)race
J)sympathy 
A) globalization 
B) enculturation 
C) world view 
D) social decentring 
E) empathy
F)third culture
G)acculturation
H)gender
I)race
J)sympathy

Question 7

The internal state of readiness to improve our intercultural communication is

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A) knowledge. 
B) skill. 
C) motivation. 
D) co-culture. 
A) knowledge. 
B) skill. 
C) motivation. 
D) co-culture.

Question 8

A way to become more mindful is through

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A) self-talk. 
B) self analysis. 
C) the creation of intercultural norms. 
D) assuming similarity. 
A) self-talk. 
B) self analysis. 
C) the creation of intercultural norms. 
D) assuming similarity.

Question 9

One of the best ways to approach any new cultural encounter is to

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A) be mindful. 
B) ask questions. 
C) tolerate ambiguities. 
D) avoid negative judgments. 
A) be mindful. 
B) ask questions. 
C) tolerate ambiguities. 
D) avoid negative judgments.

Question 10

If you come from a high-context culture, you are likely to perceive individuals from a low-context culture as being

Accepted Answer

A) less attractive. 
B) more knowledgeable. 
C) more trustworthy. 
D) more attractive. 
A) less attractive. 
B) more knowledgeable. 
C) more trustworthy. 
D) more attractive.

Question 11

Generation X is the term used for people born between

Accepted Answer

A) 1982-2002 
B) 1943-1960 
C) 1961 - 1981 
D) 1925-1942 
A) 1982-2002 
B) 1943-1960 
C) 1961 - 1981 
D) 1925-1942

Question 12

Even when two people speak the same language, there can be mangled meaning because

Accepted Answer

A) of ethnocentrism. 
B) we assume our culture is similar to other cultures. 
C) stereotyping and prejudice exist. 
D) different communication codes exist. 
A) of ethnocentrism. 
B) we assume our culture is similar to other cultures. 
C) stereotyping and prejudice exist. 
D) different communication codes exist.

Question 13

What do Japan, Venezuela, and Switzerland all have in common?

Accepted Answer

A) They all scored higher for the cultural value of masculinity. 
B) They all scored lower for the cultural value of masculinity. 
C) They all scored higher for the cultural value of individualism. 
D) They all scored higher for the cultural value of uncertainty avoidance. 
A) They all scored higher for the cultural value of masculinity. 
B) They all scored lower for the cultural value of masculinity. 
C) They all scored higher for the cultural value of individualism. 
D) They all scored higher for the cultural value of uncertainty avoidance.

Question 14

Relationships, caring for the less fortunate, and overall quality of life are emphasized by

Accepted Answer

A) masculine cultures. 
B) centralized power cultures. 
C) feminine cultures. 
D) group achievement cultures. 
A) masculine cultures. 
B) centralized power cultures. 
C) feminine cultures. 
D) group achievement cultures.

Question 15

Which is not a strategy to help you improve your acceptance and appreciation of others who are different from you?

Accepted Answer

A) tolerate ambiguity 
B) adapt predictively 
C) develop mindfulness 
D) avoid negative judgments 
A) tolerate ambiguity 
B) adapt predictively 
C) develop mindfulness 
D) avoid negative judgments

Question 16

Achievement, assertiveness, and material wealth are emphasized by

Accepted Answer

A) group achievement cultures. 
B) co-cultures. 
C) masculine cultures. 
D) feminine cultures. 
A) group achievement cultures. 
B) co-cultures. 
C) masculine cultures. 
D) feminine cultures.

Question 17

Intercultural communication competence is

Accepted Answer

A) accepting the differences in language and non-verbal codes. 
B) assuming that other people are always different. 
C) the ability to adapt your behaviour toward another in ways that are appropriate to the other person's culture. 
D) accepting that different cultures have both similarities and differences. 
A) accepting the differences in language and non-verbal codes. 
B) assuming that other people are always different. 
C) the ability to adapt your behaviour toward another in ways that are appropriate to the other person's culture. 
D) accepting that different cultures have both similarities and differences.

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a principle that describes how social classes emerge from a society?

Accepted Answer

A) People who interact with each other over time tend to communicate in similar ways. 
B) People in one group can move easily to another group but only in an upward direction. 
C) Virtually every organization and group develops a hierarchy. 
D) We are more likely to interact with people from our own social class. 
A) People who interact with each other over time tend to communicate in similar ways. 
B) People in one group can move easily to another group but only in an upward direction. 
C) Virtually every organization and group develops a hierarchy. 
D) We are more likely to interact with people from our own social class.

Question 19

Match the words below with the definitions.Words are used only once.
-The process of acquiring new approaches, beliefs, and values through exposure to another culture.

Accepted Answer

A) globalization 
B) enculturation 
C) world view 
D) social decentring 
E) empathy
F)third culture
G)acculturation
H)gender
I)race
J)sympathy 
A) globalization 
B) enculturation 
C) world view 
D) social decentring 
E) empathy
F)third culture
G)acculturation
H)gender
I)race
J)sympathy

Question 20

We need to tolerate ambiguity in intercultural communication because

Accepted Answer

A) individuals from that culture will be more tolerant. 
B) communicating with someone from another culture produces uncertainty. 
C) most of our communication is ambiguous. 
D) different cultures have no similarities. 
A) individuals from that culture will be more tolerant. 
B) communicating with someone from another culture produces uncertainty. 
C) most of our communication is ambiguous. 
D) different cultures have no similarities.

The difference between race and ethnicity is that

Match the words below with the definitions.Words are used only once. -Establishing common ground by joining separate cultures to create a new, more comprehensive and inclusive culture.

In a collective culture

Because it might take time and several exchanges with a person from another culture to be able to clarify a message, we must learn to

The main difference between social decentring and empathy is that

Match the words below with the definitions.Words are used only once. -The integration of economics and technology that is contributing to a world-wide, interconnected business environment..

The internal state of readiness to improve our intercultural communication is

A way to become more mindful is through

One of the best ways to approach any new cultural encounter is to

If you come from a high-context culture, you are likely to perceive individuals from a low-context culture as being

Generation X is the term used for people born between

Even when two people speak the same language, there can be mangled meaning because

What do Japan, Venezuela, and Switzerland all have in common?

Relationships, caring for the less fortunate, and overall quality of life are emphasized by

Which is not a strategy to help you improve your acceptance and appreciation of others who are different from you?

Achievement, assertiveness, and material wealth are emphasized by

Intercultural communication competence is

Which of the following is NOT a principle that describes how social classes emerge from a society?

Match the words below with the definitions.Words are used only once. -The process of acquiring new approaches, beliefs, and values through exposure to another culture.

We need to tolerate ambiguity in intercultural communication because

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Exam 8: Interpersonal Communication and Cultural Diversity

The difference between race and ethnicity is that

Match the words below with the definitions.Words are used only once. -Establishing common ground by joining separate cultures to create a new, more comprehensive and inclusive culture.

In a collective culture

Because it might take time and several exchanges with a person from another culture to be able to clarify a message, we must learn to

The main difference between social decentring and empathy is that

Match the words below with the definitions.Words are used only once. -The integration of economics and technology that is contributing to a world-wide, interconnected business environment..

The internal state of readiness to improve our intercultural communication is

A way to become more mindful is through

One of the best ways to approach any new cultural encounter is to

If you come from a high-context culture, you are likely to perceive individuals from a low-context culture as being

Generation X is the term used for people born between

Even when two people speak the same language, there can be mangled meaning because

What do Japan, Venezuela, and Switzerland all have in common?

Relationships, caring for the less fortunate, and overall quality of life are emphasized by

Which is not a strategy to help you improve your acceptance and appreciation of others who are different from you?

Achievement, assertiveness, and material wealth are emphasized by

Intercultural communication competence is

Which of the following is NOT a principle that describes how social classes emerge from a society?

Match the words below with the definitions.Words are used only once. -The process of acquiring new approaches, beliefs, and values through exposure to another culture.

We need to tolerate ambiguity in intercultural communication because

Introduction to Interpersonal Communication

Interpersonal Communication and Self

Interpersonal Communication and Perception

Listening and Responding

Verbal Communication Skills

Non-Verbal Communication Skills

Conflict Management Skills

Understanding Interpersonal Relationships

Developing, Maintaining, and Ending Interpersonal Relationships

Interpersonal Relationships at Home, Through

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