Question 1

Generally Canadians are proud of their

Accepted Answer

A)  mosaic concept. 
B)  international communication. 
C)  melting pot concept. 
D)  ethnocentricity. 
A)  mosaic concept. 
B)  international communication. 
C)  melting pot concept. 
D)  ethnocentricity.

Question 2

Members of a high-context culture are reluctant to say no for fear of offending and causing a person to lose face.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

We learn our behaviours from our culture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The processes by which a person's culture is modified through direct contact with another culture is __________. The process by which all that a culture has produced is transmitted from one generation to another is __________.

Accepted Answer

acculturat

Question 5

Which of the following statements is NOT true about an individualistic/low context culture?

Accepted Answer

A)  Success depends on you surpassing others. 
B)  Personal relationships are extremely important. 
C)  Directness is valued. 
D)  Little time is spent getting to know each other in meetings. 
A)  Success depends on you surpassing others. 
B)  Personal relationships are extremely important. 
C)  Directness is valued. 
D)  Little time is spent getting to know each other in meetings.

Question 6

An example of being mindful is

Accepted Answer

A)  forgetting where you left your key. 
B)  failing a test. 
C)  ignoring differences among cultures. 
D)  being afraid to touch a person with a non-communicable illness. 
A)  forgetting where you left your key. 
B)  failing a test. 
C)  ignoring differences among cultures. 
D)  being afraid to touch a person with a non-communicable illness.

Question 7

The textbook identifies North American values that can create intercultural conflict. Which of the following is identified as a North American value?

Accepted Answer

A)  The individual is perceived as a separate entity. 
B)  Communication follows a predictable formal series of steps. 
C)  Differences in hierarchical rank are stressed. 
D)  Time moves slowly. 
A)  The individual is perceived as a separate entity. 
B)  Communication follows a predictable formal series of steps. 
C)  Differences in hierarchical rank are stressed. 
D)  Time moves slowly.

Question 8

Acculturation means

Accepted Answer

A)  the transmission of culture from one generation to another. 
B)  processes that modify a person's culture through contact with other cultures. 
C)  communication between persons of different cultures. 
D)  all that a social group has produced and developed. 
A)  the transmission of culture from one generation to another. 
B)  processes that modify a person's culture through contact with other cultures. 
C)  communication between persons of different cultures. 
D)  all that a social group has produced and developed.

Question 9

An example of ethnocentrism is

Accepted Answer

A)  civil war. 
B)  ignoring differences. 
C)  behaving mindlessly. 
D)  teaching children about their heritage. 
A)  civil war. 
B)  ignoring differences. 
C)  behaving mindlessly. 
D)  teaching children about their heritage.

Question 10

Assuming that all people are similar is an example of __________.

Accepted Answer

ignoring d

Question 11

Describe the stages of conscious continuum and explain how they may be helpful to understand what it means to be mindful.

Accepted Answer

Unconsciously incomp

Question 12

Members of a low context culture may see members of a high context culture as vague or underhanded.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Culture shock refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  different electrical voltage in different countries. 
B)  a psychological reaction to being in a very different culture. 
C)  a pleasant sense of excitement at being in a different culture. 
D)  an unusual reaction not normally felt by most people experiencing a new culture. 
A)  different electrical voltage in different countries. 
B)  a psychological reaction to being in a very different culture. 
C)  a pleasant sense of excitement at being in a different culture. 
D)  an unusual reaction not normally felt by most people experiencing a new culture.

Question 14

__________ is a process of culture that is transmitted from one generation to another.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ is a process of culture that...

Question 15

Members of _________ cultures spend a lot of time getting to know each other before any important transactions take place.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Members of _________ cultures spend a lot...

Question 16

A high-context culture is also

Accepted Answer

A)  a collectivist culture. 
B)  an individualistic culture. 
C)  an ethnocentric culture. 
D)  a competitive culture. 
A)  a collectivist culture. 
B)  an individualistic culture. 
C)  an ethnocentric culture. 
D)  a competitive culture.

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a stage of culture shock?

Accepted Answer

A)  honeymoon 
B)  crisis 
C)  adjustment 
D)  problem 
A)  honeymoon 
B)  crisis 
C)  adjustment 
D)  problem

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT true of a masculine culture?

Accepted Answer

A)  The emphasis is placed on material success. 
B)  Children are socialized to be assertive, ambitious, and competitive. 
C)  Marks in school are given less importance. 
D)  Conflicts are confronted directly. 
A)  The emphasis is placed on material success. 
B)  Children are socialized to be assertive, ambitious, and competitive. 
C)  Marks in school are given less importance. 
D)  Conflicts are confronted directly.

Question 19

The tendency to see too much of what a person does as a result of his/her culture is called __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The tendency to see too much of...

Question 20

Assume you are a consultant to a business person going to do business in a foreign country for the first time. What are primary steps you would recommend in order for that person to experience effective intercultural communication?

Accepted Answer

Recognize and reduce your ethnocentrism,

Generally Canadians are proud of their

Members of a high-context culture are reluctant to say no for fear of offending and causing a person to lose face.

We learn our behaviours from our culture.

The processes by which a person's culture is modified through direct contact with another culture is . The process by which all that a culture has produced is transmitted from one generation to another is .

Which of the following statements is NOT true about an individualistic/low context culture?

An example of being mindful is

The textbook identifies North American values that can create intercultural conflict. Which of the following is identified as a North American value?

Acculturation means

An example of ethnocentrism is

Assuming that all people are similar is an example of __________.

Describe the stages of conscious continuum and explain how they may be helpful to understand what it means to be mindful.

Members of a low context culture may see members of a high context culture as vague or underhanded.

Culture shock refers to

__________ is a process of culture that is transmitted from one generation to another.

Members of _________ cultures spend a lot of time getting to know each other before any important transactions take place.

A high-context culture is also

Which of the following is NOT a stage of culture shock?

Which of the following is NOT true of a masculine culture?

The tendency to see too much of what a person does as a result of his/her culture is called __________.

Assume you are a consultant to a business person going to do business in a foreign country for the first time. What are primary steps you would recommend in order for that person to experience effective intercultural communication?

Interpersonal Communication

The Self in Interpersonal Communication

Interpersonal Perception

Interpersonal Listening

Verbal Messages

Nonverbal Messages

Conversation Skills

Interpersonal Communication and Relationships

Interpersonal Communication and Conflict

Interpersonal Communication

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Exam 2: Interpersonal Communication and Culture

Generally Canadians are proud of their

Members of a high-context culture are reluctant to say no for fear of offending and causing a person to lose face.

We learn our behaviours from our culture.

The processes by which a person's culture is modified through direct contact with another culture is __________. The process by which all that a culture has produced is transmitted from one generation to another is __________.

Which of the following statements is NOT true about an individualistic/low context culture?

An example of being mindful is

The textbook identifies North American values that can create intercultural conflict. Which of the following is identified as a North American value?

Acculturation means

An example of ethnocentrism is

Assuming that all people are similar is an example of __________.

Describe the stages of conscious continuum and explain how they may be helpful to understand what it means to be mindful.

Members of a low context culture may see members of a high context culture as vague or underhanded.

Culture shock refers to

__________ is a process of culture that is transmitted from one generation to another.

Members of _________ cultures spend a lot of time getting to know each other before any important transactions take place.

A high-context culture is also

Which of the following is NOT a stage of culture shock?

Which of the following is NOT true of a masculine culture?

The tendency to see too much of what a person does as a result of his/her culture is called __________.

Assume you are a consultant to a business person going to do business in a foreign country for the first time. What are primary steps you would recommend in order for that person to experience effective intercultural communication?

Interpersonal Communication

The Self in Interpersonal Communication

Interpersonal Perception

Interpersonal Listening

Verbal Messages

Nonverbal Messages

Conversation Skills

Interpersonal Communication and Relationships

Interpersonal Communication and Conflict

Interpersonal Communication

Filters

The processes by which a person's culture is modified through direct contact with another culture is . The process by which all that a culture has produced is transmitted from one generation to another is .