Question 1

Which statement about ethnocentrism is NOT correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a form of other-orientation. 
B)  It is a kind of cultural snobbery. 
C)  It inhibits rather than promotes communication. 
D)  It fails to appreciate the elements in a given culture. 
A)  It is a form of other-orientation. 
B)  It is a kind of cultural snobbery. 
C)  It inhibits rather than promotes communication. 
D)  It fails to appreciate the elements in a given culture.

Question 2

Talking about an article you read in a magazine that your partner enjoys reading is

Accepted Answer

A)  explanatory or elaborated adaptation. 
B)  topical adaptation. 
C)  adaptation through examples, comparisons, and analogies. 
D)  adaptation through language choice. 
A)  explanatory or elaborated adaptation. 
B)  topical adaptation. 
C)  adaptation through examples, comparisons, and analogies. 
D)  adaptation through language choice.

Question 3

When you see a story on the news about parents who have lost a child,you begin to cry.You are responding with

Accepted Answer

A)  empathy. 
B)  sympathy. 
C)  adaptation. 
D)  similarity. 
A)  empathy. 
B)  sympathy. 
C)  adaptation. 
D)  similarity.

Question 4

The process of acquiring new approaches,beliefs,and values through exposure to other cultures is called

Accepted Answer

A)  acculturation. 
B)  enculturation. 
C)  ethnocentrism. 
D)  culture shock. 
A)  acculturation. 
B)  enculturation. 
C)  ethnocentrism. 
D)  culture shock.

Question 5

A way to become more mindful is through

Accepted Answer

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 6

Cultural values identify

Accepted Answer

A)  things and ideas representing the most profound aspects of cultural influence. 
B)  a culture's objectives based on individual or collective achievement. 
C)  information not explicitly communicated through language. 
D)  what a given group of people values or appreciates. 
A)  things and ideas representing the most profound aspects of cultural influence. 
B)  a culture's objectives based on individual or collective achievement. 
C)  information not explicitly communicated through language. 
D)  what a given group of people values or appreciates.

Question 7

A Japanese businessperson visits Argentina and says,"These people are never on time.No wonder they can never catch up to us." This exemplifies

Accepted Answer

A)  intercultural communication. 
B)  self-talk. 
C)  relational empathy. 
D)  ethnocentrism. 
A)  intercultural communication. 
B)  self-talk. 
C)  relational empathy. 
D)  ethnocentrism.

Question 8

Match the words below with the definitions. Words are used only once.
-Socially learned and reinforced characteristics that include one's biological sex and psychological characteristics.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Communication accommodation theory suggests that

Accepted Answer

A)  we all adapt our behaviour to others' to some extent. 
B)  we do not adapt our behaviour to others'. 
C)  we cannot communicate without adapting our behaviour to others'. 
D)  we can only communicate by adapting our behaviour to others'. 
A)  we all adapt our behaviour to others' to some extent. 
B)  we do not adapt our behaviour to others'. 
C)  we cannot communicate without adapting our behaviour to others'. 
D)  we can only communicate by adapting our behaviour to others'.

Question 10

Mary knows that she will be going into a high-context culture and therefore reminds herself to be a little more laid back with punctuality and to be more sensitive to the nonverbal cues being exchanged.This best exemplifies

Accepted Answer

A)  adaptation. 
B)  adapting predictively. 
C)  adapting reactively. 
D)  empathy. 
A)  adaptation. 
B)  adapting predictively. 
C)  adapting reactively. 
D)  empathy.

Question 11

One of the best ways to enhance understanding when communicating with someone from another culture is to develop a

Accepted Answer

A)  third culture. 
B)  co-culture. 
C)  subculture. 
D)  new communication code. 
A)  third culture. 
B)  co-culture. 
C)  subculture. 
D)  new communication code.

Question 12

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 13

A cultural group within a larger culture is a

Accepted Answer

A)  subculture. 
B)  co-culture. 
C)  subordinate culture. 
D)  revisionist culture. 
A)  subculture. 
B)  co-culture. 
C)  subordinate culture. 
D)  revisionist culture.

Question 14

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 15

People from Denmark,New Zealand,and Israel tend to prefer

Accepted Answer

A)  decentralized power. 
B)  centralized power. 
C)  masculine perspectives. 
D)  group achievement. 
A)  decentralized power. 
B)  centralized power. 
C)  masculine perspectives. 
D)  group achievement.

Question 16

Generation X is the term used for people born between

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

A learned system of knowledge,behaviour,attitudes,beliefs,values,and norms that is shared by a group of people is a

Accepted Answer

A)  subculture. 
B)  co-culture 
C)  counter-culture. 
D)  culture. 
A)  subculture. 
B)  co-culture 
C)  counter-culture. 
D)  culture.

Question 18

Regardless of whether you are dealing with someone from your family or from another country,________ leads to more effective interpersonal communication.

Accepted Answer

A)  enculturation 
B)  acclamation 
C)  other-orientation 
D)  ambiguity toleration 
A)  enculturation 
B)  acclamation 
C)  other-orientation 
D)  ambiguity toleration

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

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 20

Why is it so important in Canada for us to learn about intercultural communication?

Accepted Answer

* It is almost impossible not to deal wi

Which statement about ethnocentrism is NOT correct?

Talking about an article you read in a magazine that your partner enjoys reading is

When you see a story on the news about parents who have lost a child,you begin to cry.You are responding with

The process of acquiring new approaches,beliefs,and values through exposure to other cultures is called

A way to become more mindful is through

Cultural values identify

A Japanese businessperson visits Argentina and says,"These people are never on time.No wonder they can never catch up to us." This exemplifies

Match the words below with the definitions. Words are used only once. -Socially learned and reinforced characteristics that include one's biological sex and psychological characteristics.

Communication accommodation theory suggests that

Mary knows that she will be going into a high-context culture and therefore reminds herself to be a little more laid back with punctuality and to be more sensitive to the nonverbal cues being exchanged.This best exemplifies

One of the best ways to enhance understanding when communicating with someone from another culture is to develop a

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

A cultural group within a larger culture is a

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

People from Denmark,New Zealand,and Israel tend to prefer

Generation X is the term used for people born between

A learned system of knowledge,behaviour,attitudes,beliefs,values,and norms that is shared by a group of people is a

Regardless of whether you are dealing with someone from your family or from another country,________ leads to more effective interpersonal communication.

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

Why is it so important in Canada for us to learn about intercultural communication?

Introduction to Interpersonal Communication

Interpersonal Communication and Self

Interpersonal Communication and Perception

Listening and Responding Skills

Verbal Communication Skills

Nonverbal Communication Skills

Conflict Management Skills

Understanding Interpersonal Relationships

Managing Relationship Challenges

Interpersonal Relationships at Home and at Work

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Exam 4: Interpersonal Communication and Diversity: Adapting to Others

Which statement about ethnocentrism is NOT correct?

Talking about an article you read in a magazine that your partner enjoys reading is

When you see a story on the news about parents who have lost a child,you begin to cry.You are responding with

The process of acquiring new approaches,beliefs,and values through exposure to other cultures is called

A way to become more mindful is through

Cultural values identify

A Japanese businessperson visits Argentina and says,"These people are never on time.No wonder they can never catch up to us." This exemplifies

Match the words below with the definitions. Words are used only once. -Socially learned and reinforced characteristics that include one's biological sex and psychological characteristics.

Communication accommodation theory suggests that

Mary knows that she will be going into a high-context culture and therefore reminds herself to be a little more laid back with punctuality and to be more sensitive to the nonverbal cues being exchanged.This best exemplifies

One of the best ways to enhance understanding when communicating with someone from another culture is to develop a

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

A cultural group within a larger culture is a

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

People from Denmark,New Zealand,and Israel tend to prefer

Generation X is the term used for people born between

A learned system of knowledge,behaviour,attitudes,beliefs,values,and norms that is shared by a group of people is a

Regardless of whether you are dealing with someone from your family or from another country,________ leads to more effective interpersonal communication.

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

Why is it so important in Canada for us to learn about intercultural communication?

Introduction to Interpersonal Communication

Interpersonal Communication and Self

Interpersonal Communication and Perception

Listening and Responding Skills

Verbal Communication Skills

Nonverbal Communication Skills

Conflict Management Skills

Understanding Interpersonal Relationships

Managing Relationship Challenges

Interpersonal Relationships at Home and at Work

Filters