Question 1

What is enculturation? How were you, personally, encultured into your native culture?

Accepted Answer

Enculturation is a process by which you

Question 2

The melting pot is a more accurate metaphor for cultural diversity in the U.S. than the salad bowl.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT true in regard to the acculturation process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Younger people have an easier time. 
B)  Better educated people have a harder time. 
C)  Both cultures are changed during the process. 
D)  Previous exposure to the new culture can make the process easier. 
A)  Younger people have an easier time. 
B)  Better educated people have a harder time. 
C)  Both cultures are changed during the process. 
D)  Previous exposure to the new culture can make the process easier.

Question 4

Describe at least three ways to improve intercultural communication, and provide examples where appropriate.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe at least three ways to improve...

Question 5

In _______________-tolerant cultures, uncertainty causes anxiety.

Accepted Answer

A)  high-ambiguity 
B)  low-ambiguity 
C)  high-context 
D)  low-context 
A)  high-ambiguity 
B)  low-ambiguity 
C)  high-context 
D)  low-context

Question 6

All of the following are true about stereotypes, EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  stereotypes can be negative. 
B)  they operate on the level of conscious awareness. 
C)  stereotypes can be positive. 
D)  they're a fixed impression of a group of people. 
A)  stereotypes can be negative. 
B)  they operate on the level of conscious awareness. 
C)  stereotypes can be positive. 
D)  they're a fixed impression of a group of people.

Question 7

In a(n) ______________________ culture, members are responsible for the entire group.

Accepted Answer

A)  collectivist 
B)  high-power-distance 
C)  individualistic 
D)  masculine 
A)  collectivist 
B)  high-power-distance 
C)  individualistic 
D)  masculine

Question 8

All of the following could be included in a description of culture EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  genetic similarity. 
B)  a common language. 
C)  common values. 
D)  similar beliefs. 
A)  genetic similarity. 
B)  a common language. 
C)  common values. 
D)  similar beliefs.

Question 9

All of the following are true in regard to a short-term orientation EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Students with this outlook will attribute their success or failure to luck or chance. 
B)  Executives with this orientation value self-reliance and personal freedom. 
C)  Organizations with this orientation focus on future profits. 
D)  Cultures with this outlook see humility as a virtue only for women. 
A)  Students with this outlook will attribute their success or failure to luck or chance. 
B)  Executives with this orientation value self-reliance and personal freedom. 
C)  Organizations with this orientation focus on future profits. 
D)  Cultures with this outlook see humility as a virtue only for women.

Question 10

Organizations can be viewed in terms of masculinity or femininity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Why should we learn about other cultures and develop intercultural competence? Discuss at least three reasons we need to improve our intercultural competence.

Accepted Answer

There are several important reasons why

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a culture with a long-term orientation?

Accepted Answer

A)  They believe marriage is a moral arrangement. 
B)  They are more apt to save for the future. 
C)  They believe humility is a virtue for men and women. 
D)  They believe marriage is a practical arrangement. 
A)  They believe marriage is a moral arrangement. 
B)  They are more apt to save for the future. 
C)  They believe humility is a virtue for men and women. 
D)  They believe marriage is a practical arrangement.

Question 13

In the final stage of culture shock, you engage in

Accepted Answer

A)  recovery. 
B)  adjustment. 
C)  the crisis phase. 
D)  the honeymoon period. 
A)  recovery. 
B)  adjustment. 
C)  the crisis phase. 
D)  the honeymoon period.

Question 14

In a low-context culture,

Accepted Answer

A)  you get to know business associates before transactions occur. 
B)  great importance is given to silence. 
C)  much emphasis is placed on face-saving. 
D)  information is communicated in the verbal message. 
A)  you get to know business associates before transactions occur. 
B)  great importance is given to silence. 
C)  much emphasis is placed on face-saving. 
D)  information is communicated in the verbal message.

Question 15

______________________ is the relatively specialized lifestyle of a group of people.

Accepted Answer

A)  Race 
B)  Nationality 
C)  Culture 
D)  Religion 
A)  Race 
B)  Nationality 
C)  Culture 
D)  Religion

Question 16

The U.S. possesses the following attributes, EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  it's highly masculine. 
B)  it's individualistic. 
C)  it's high context. 
D)  it's low context. 
A)  it's highly masculine. 
B)  it's individualistic. 
C)  it's high context. 
D)  it's low context.

Question 17

Happiness can be measured in terms of _______________

Accepted Answer

A)  wealth and health. 
B)  individualism and collectivism. 
C)  leisure and life control. 
D)  uncertainty avoidance and long-term orientation. 
A)  wealth and health. 
B)  individualism and collectivism. 
C)  leisure and life control. 
D)  uncertainty avoidance and long-term orientation.

Question 18

In a ______________________ culture, such as ______________________, there is a great difference between the power held by the elite and the ordinary citizen.

Accepted Answer

A)  high-power-distance, Sweden 
B)  high-power-distance, Brazil 
C)  low-power-distance, Sweden 
D)  low-power-distance, Brazil 
A)  high-power-distance, Sweden 
B)  high-power-distance, Brazil 
C)  low-power-distance, Sweden 
D)  low-power-distance, Brazil

Question 19

People from ____________ cultures prefer clear-cut rules to follow.

Accepted Answer

A)  low-ambiguity-tolerant 
B)  masculine 
C)  high-ambiguity-tolerant 
D)  feminine 
A)  low-ambiguity-tolerant 
B)  masculine 
C)  high-ambiguity-tolerant 
D)  feminine

Question 20

Cultural relativism means accepting and agreeing with the customs of another culture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

What is enculturation? How were you, personally, encultured into your native culture?

The melting pot is a more accurate metaphor for cultural diversity in the U.S. than the salad bowl.

Which of the following is NOT true in regard to the acculturation process?

Describe at least three ways to improve intercultural communication, and provide examples where appropriate.

In _______________-tolerant cultures, uncertainty causes anxiety.

All of the following are true about stereotypes, EXCEPT

In a(n) ______________________ culture, members are responsible for the entire group.

All of the following could be included in a description of culture EXCEPT

All of the following are true in regard to a short-term orientation EXCEPT:

Organizations can be viewed in terms of masculinity or femininity.

Why should we learn about other cultures and develop intercultural competence? Discuss at least three reasons we need to improve our intercultural competence.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a culture with a long-term orientation?

In the final stage of culture shock, you engage in

In a low-context culture,

______________________ is the relatively specialized lifestyle of a group of people.

The U.S. possesses the following attributes, EXCEPT

Happiness can be measured in terms of _______________

In a culture, such as , there is a great difference between the power held by the elite and the ordinary citizen.

People from ____________ cultures prefer clear-cut rules to follow.

Cultural relativism means accepting and agreeing with the customs of another culture.

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

What is enculturation? How were you, personally, encultured into your native culture?

The melting pot is a more accurate metaphor for cultural diversity in the U.S. than the salad bowl.

Which of the following is NOT true in regard to the acculturation process?

Describe at least three ways to improve intercultural communication, and provide examples where appropriate.

In _______________-tolerant cultures, uncertainty causes anxiety.

All of the following are true about stereotypes, EXCEPT

In a(n) ______________________ culture, members are responsible for the entire group.

All of the following could be included in a description of culture EXCEPT

All of the following are true in regard to a short-term orientation EXCEPT:

Organizations can be viewed in terms of masculinity or femininity.

Why should we learn about other cultures and develop intercultural competence? Discuss at least three reasons we need to improve our intercultural competence.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a culture with a long-term orientation?

In the final stage of culture shock, you engage in

In a low-context culture,

______________________ is the relatively specialized lifestyle of a group of people.

The U.S. possesses the following attributes, EXCEPT

Happiness can be measured in terms of _______________

In a ______________________ culture, such as ______________________, there is a great difference between the power held by the elite and the ordinary citizen.

People from ____________ cultures prefer clear-cut rules to follow.

Cultural relativism means accepting and agreeing with the customs of another culture.

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

In a culture, such as , there is a great difference between the power held by the elite and the ordinary citizen.