Question 1

Enculturation helps develop ethnic identity, which can help protect an individual against discrimination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

According to ______________________, speakers make their communication styles similar to listeners' to gain their approval and achieve greater efficiency.

Accepted Answer

A)  communication accommodation theory 
B)  the Linguistic Relativity Hypothesis 
C)  cultural sensitivity 
D)  the principle of adjustment 
A)  communication accommodation theory 
B)  the Linguistic Relativity Hypothesis 
C)  cultural sensitivity 
D)  the principle of adjustment A

Question 3

Gender is determined by biology while sex is shaped by society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Your culture does NOT affect how happy you are.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Interpersonal competence is universal across cultures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT in the list of most long-term oriented countries?

Accepted Answer

A)  Japan 
B)  U.S. 
C)  China 
D)  Russia 
A)  Japan 
B)  U.S. 
C)  China 
D)  Russia

Question 7

The adage "Say what you mean, and mean what you say" exemplifies a high-context culture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Cultures with long-term orientation believe that mothers do NOT need to say home to care for their children.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Collectivist cultures are competitive; individualistic cultures are cooperative.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

______________________ culture is one in which people are treated as individuals, rather than in terms of the groups to which they belong and teaches a respect for other cultures, and their beliefs.

Accepted Answer

A)  exclusionist 
B)  universalist 
C)  high-context 
D)  masculine 
A)  exclusionist 
B)  universalist 
C)  high-context 
D)  masculine

Question 11

______________________ cultures are also collectivist cultures.

Accepted Answer

A)  High-context 
B)  Low-context 
C)  High-power-distance 
D)  Low-power-distance 
A)  High-context 
B)  Low-context 
C)  High-power-distance 
D)  Low-power-distance

Question 12

All of the following are good ways to improve intercultural communication EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  reducing your ethnocentrism. 
B)  recognizing differences within the culturally different group. 
C)  educating yourself about the new culture. 
D)  accepting that deep down, all humans are alike. 
A)  reducing your ethnocentrism. 
B)  recognizing differences within the culturally different group. 
C)  educating yourself about the new culture. 
D)  accepting that deep down, all humans are alike.

Question 13

All of the following signify a low-context culture EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  "Let's get right down to business." 
B)  "Say what you mean, and mean what you say." 
C)  "A verbal contract isn't worth the paper it's written on." 
D)  "But first, let's all get to know each other better." 
A)  "Let's get right down to business." 
B)  "Say what you mean, and mean what you say." 
C)  "A verbal contract isn't worth the paper it's written on." 
D)  "But first, let's all get to know each other better."

Question 14

If one is not careful, ethnic identity can lead to

Accepted Answer

A)  enculturation. 
B)  acculturation. 
C)  ethnocentrism. 
D)  stereotyping. 
A)  enculturation. 
B)  acculturation. 
C)  ethnocentrism. 
D)  stereotyping.

Question 15

Acculturation is the process by which you learn the rules and norms of a culture different from your native culture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A commitment to the ways and beliefs of your culture is termed

Accepted Answer

A)  ethnic identity. 
B)  culture. 
C)  enculturation. 
D)  cultural sensitivity. 
A)  ethnic identity. 
B)  culture. 
C)  enculturation. 
D)  cultural sensitivity.

Question 17

In high-context cultures, criticism should only take place in private.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

All of the following exemplify an individualistic culture EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  "looking out for number one." 
B)  the "me generation." 
C)  the lone ranger, riding into the sunset. 
D)  "there is no 'I' in 'team'." 
A)  "looking out for number one." 
B)  the "me generation." 
C)  the lone ranger, riding into the sunset. 
D)  "there is no 'I' in 'team'."

Question 19

The first stage in culture shock is the

Accepted Answer

A)  crisis. 
B)  honeymoon. 
C)  adjustment. 
D)  recovery. 
A)  crisis. 
B)  honeymoon. 
C)  adjustment. 
D)  recovery.

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT true in regard to cultures high in indulgence?

Accepted Answer

A)  They place less importance on friendships. 
B)  They do not place great value on thriftiness. 
C)  They are more optimistic and have more positive attitudes. 
D)  They have more satisfying home lives. 
A)  They place less importance on friendships. 
B)  They do not place great value on thriftiness. 
C)  They are more optimistic and have more positive attitudes. 
D)  They have more satisfying home lives.

Enculturation helps develop ethnic identity, which can help protect an individual against discrimination.

According to ______________________, speakers make their communication styles similar to listeners' to gain their approval and achieve greater efficiency.

Gender is determined by biology while sex is shaped by society.

Your culture does NOT affect how happy you are.

Interpersonal competence is universal across cultures.

Which of the following is NOT in the list of most long-term oriented countries?

The adage "Say what you mean, and mean what you say" exemplifies a high-context culture.

Cultures with long-term orientation believe that mothers do NOT need to say home to care for their children.

Collectivist cultures are competitive; individualistic cultures are cooperative.

______________________ culture is one in which people are treated as individuals, rather than in terms of the groups to which they belong and teaches a respect for other cultures, and their beliefs.

______________________ cultures are also collectivist cultures.

All of the following are good ways to improve intercultural communication EXCEPT

All of the following signify a low-context culture EXCEPT

If one is not careful, ethnic identity can lead to

Acculturation is the process by which you learn the rules and norms of a culture different from your native culture.

A commitment to the ways and beliefs of your culture is termed

In high-context cultures, criticism should only take place in private.

All of the following exemplify an individualistic culture EXCEPT

The first stage in culture shock is the

Which of the following is NOT true in regard to cultures high in indulgence?

Foundations of Interpersonal Communication

Perception and the Self in Interpersonal Communication

Listening in Interpersonal Communication

Verbal Messages

Nonverbal Messages

Emotional Messages

Conversational Messages

Interpersonal Relationship Stages, Theories and Communication

Interpersonal Relationship Types

Interpersonal Conflict and Conflict Management

Interpersonal Power and Influence

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Exam 2: Culture and Interpersonal Communication

Enculturation helps develop ethnic identity, which can help protect an individual against discrimination.

According to ______________________, speakers make their communication styles similar to listeners' to gain their approval and achieve greater efficiency.

Gender is determined by biology while sex is shaped by society.

Your culture does NOT affect how happy you are.

Interpersonal competence is universal across cultures.

Which of the following is NOT in the list of most long-term oriented countries?

The adage "Say what you mean, and mean what you say" exemplifies a high-context culture.

Cultures with long-term orientation believe that mothers do NOT need to say home to care for their children.

Collectivist cultures are competitive; individualistic cultures are cooperative.

______________________ culture is one in which people are treated as individuals, rather than in terms of the groups to which they belong and teaches a respect for other cultures, and their beliefs.

______________________ cultures are also collectivist cultures.

All of the following are good ways to improve intercultural communication EXCEPT

All of the following signify a low-context culture EXCEPT

If one is not careful, ethnic identity can lead to

Acculturation is the process by which you learn the rules and norms of a culture different from your native culture.

A commitment to the ways and beliefs of your culture is termed

In high-context cultures, criticism should only take place in private.

All of the following exemplify an individualistic culture EXCEPT

The first stage in culture shock is the

Which of the following is NOT true in regard to cultures high in indulgence?

Foundations of Interpersonal Communication

Perception and the Self in Interpersonal Communication

Listening in Interpersonal Communication

Verbal Messages

Nonverbal Messages

Emotional Messages

Conversational Messages

Interpersonal Relationship Stages, Theories and Communication

Interpersonal Relationship Types

Interpersonal Conflict and Conflict Management

Interpersonal Power and Influence

Filters