Question 1

Children communicating with their parents could constitute intercultural communication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

A feeling of disorientation and discomfort due to the unfamiliarity of surroundings and the lack of familiar cues in the environment is called _____.

Accepted Answer

culture shock

Question 3

Stephen became angry and said, "I don't know why you have to cancel your trip; the kids aren't your responsibility after all." Cristina replied, "Well, I do think they are my responsibility, too." This difference of opinion is best explained by what cultural value?

Accepted Answer

A)  individualism versus collectivism 
B)  power distance 
C)  view of human nature 
D)  preferred personality 
A)  individualism versus collectivism 
B)  power distance 
C)  view of human nature 
D)  preferred personality A

Question 4

The predominant values preferred by a cultural group are the values held by every person in that group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following are opportunities for intercultural contact?

Accepted Answer

A)  traveling for pleasure 
B)  traveling for study 
C)  increasingly diverse U.S. population 
D)  Internet gaming 
E)  all of these 
A)  traveling for pleasure 
B)  traveling for study 
C)  increasingly diverse U.S. population 
D)  Internet gaming 
E)  all of these

Question 6

Euro Disney was a success in France because it imported U.S. cultural practices that were successful at its U.S. theme parks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

How might you improve those interactions using your intercultural communication skills?

Accepted Answer

To improve interactions using intercultu

Question 8

Discuss and provide examples of the three means by which a person can become a border dweller.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary bu

Question 9

They are border dwellers through _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  travel 
B)  socialization 
C)  relationships 
D)  assimilation 
A)  travel 
B)  socialization 
C)  relationships 
D)  assimilation

Question 10

Which dialectic may help her understand this situation?

Accepted Answer

A)  cultural-individual 
B)  personal-contextual 
C)  differences-similarities 
D)  history/past-present/future 
E)  privilege-disadvantage 
A)  cultural-individual 
B)  personal-contextual 
C)  differences-similarities 
D)  history/past-present/future 
E)  privilege-disadvantage

Question 11

Those with a short-term orientation in terms of cultural values focus on quick results and personal safety and security.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Culture has all of the following characteristics EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  dynamic. 
B)  homogeneous. 
C)  operates within societal power structures. 
D)  all of these. 
A)  dynamic. 
B)  homogeneous. 
C)  operates within societal power structures. 
D)  all of these.

Question 13

Young people are least accepting of interracial relationships.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Ramiro is a _____ type of border traveler.

Accepted Answer

A)  voluntary short-term 
B)  voluntary long-term 
C)  involuntary short-term 
D)  involuntary long-term 
A)  voluntary short-term 
B)  voluntary long-term 
C)  involuntary short-term 
D)  involuntary long-term

Question 15

Which of the following constitutes an area for potential intercultural difference?

Accepted Answer

A)  nationality 
B)  race 
C)  gender 
D)  age 
E)  all of these 
A)  nationality 
B)  race 
C)  gender 
D)  age 
E)  all of these

Question 16

People who live between cultures may be referred to as _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of People who live between cultures may be...

Question 17

Individualistic cultures and collectivistic cultures differ in terms of their

Accepted Answer

A)  long-term versus short-term orientation. 
B)  human nature value. 
C)  preferred personality. 
D)  all of these. 
A)  long-term versus short-term orientation. 
B)  human nature value. 
C)  preferred personality. 
D)  all of these.

Question 18

Judaism and Christianity are _____ religions because of their belief in only one god.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Judaism and Christianity are _____ religions because...

Question 19

Be sure to discuss more than one manifestation of each value aspect.

Accepted Answer

Sure, I'd be happy to discuss multiple m

Question 20

Interculturalness exists on a continuum with relative similarity on one end and extreme difference on the other.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Children communicating with their parents could constitute intercultural communication.

A feeling of disorientation and discomfort due to the unfamiliarity of surroundings and the lack of familiar cues in the environment is called _____.

Stephen became angry and said, "I don't know why you have to cancel your trip; the kids aren't your responsibility after all." Cristina replied, "Well, I do think they are my responsibility, too." This difference of opinion is best explained by what cultural value?

The predominant values preferred by a cultural group are the values held by every person in that group.

Which of the following are opportunities for intercultural contact?

Euro Disney was a success in France because it imported U.S. cultural practices that were successful at its U.S. theme parks.

How might you improve those interactions using your intercultural communication skills?

Discuss and provide examples of the three means by which a person can become a border dweller.

They are border dwellers through _____.

Which dialectic may help her understand this situation?

Those with a short-term orientation in terms of cultural values focus on quick results and personal safety and security.

Culture has all of the following characteristics EXCEPT

Young people are least accepting of interracial relationships.

Ramiro is a _____ type of border traveler.

Which of the following constitutes an area for potential intercultural difference?

People who live between cultures may be referred to as _____.

Individualistic cultures and collectivistic cultures differ in terms of their

Judaism and Christianity are _____ religions because of their belief in only one god.

Be sure to discuss more than one manifestation of each value aspect.

Interculturalness exists on a continuum with relative similarity on one end and extreme difference on the other.

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Exam 8: Communicating Across Cultures

Children communicating with their parents could constitute intercultural communication.

A feeling of disorientation and discomfort due to the unfamiliarity of surroundings and the lack of familiar cues in the environment is called _____.

Stephen became angry and said, "I don't know why you have to cancel your trip; the kids aren't your responsibility after all." Cristina replied, "Well, I do think they are my responsibility, too." This difference of opinion is best explained by what cultural value?

The predominant values preferred by a cultural group are the values held by every person in that group.

Which of the following are opportunities for intercultural contact?

Euro Disney was a success in France because it imported U.S. cultural practices that were successful at its U.S. theme parks.

How might you improve those interactions using your intercultural communication skills?

Discuss and provide examples of the three means by which a person can become a border dweller.

They are border dwellers through _____.

Which dialectic may help her understand this situation?

Those with a short-term orientation in terms of cultural values focus on quick results and personal safety and security.

Culture has all of the following characteristics EXCEPT

Young people are least accepting of interracial relationships.

Ramiro is a _____ type of border traveler.

Which of the following constitutes an area for potential intercultural difference?

People who live between cultures may be referred to as _____.

Individualistic cultures and collectivistic cultures differ in terms of their

Judaism and Christianity are _____ religions because of their belief in only one god.

Be sure to discuss more than one manifestation of each value aspect.

Interculturalness exists on a continuum with relative similarity on one end and extreme difference on the other.

Introduction to Human Communication

Perspectives on Human Communication

Communicating Identities

Communicating, Perceiving, and Understanding

Verbal Communication

Nonverbal Communication

Listening and Responding

Communicating in Close Relationships

Small Group Communication

Communicating in Organizations

Rhetorical Communication

Mass Media and Communication

Communication and New Technologies

Filters