Question 1

The term sexual preference is preferred over the term sexual orientation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A person's racial classification is typically based on _____, which are the visible physiological attributes such as skin color.

Accepted Answer

A)  phenotypes 
B)  stereotypes 
C)  religion 
D)  language

Question 3

What is globalization? How is it affecting our ability to communicate?

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

Research discussed in your book on gender suggests that men take a more content-orientation approach to communication. This means that they _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  value communication as a way to build friendships 
B)  have bigger vocabularies than women 
C)  talk longer and more assertively than women 
D)  view communication as a means of information exchange

Question 5

Sympathy is an acknowledgement that someone is feeling a certain emotion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

People from the United States often think that individual choice and achievement is important. This would be an example of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  cultural context 
B)  a cultural value 
C)  culture shock 
D)  a co-culture

Question 7

In a low-context culture, language and the meaning of words is not as important as subtle contextual cues such as facial expressions and voice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

_____ is the unfair or inappropriate treatment of people based on their group membership.

Accepted Answer

A)  Individualism vs. collectivism 
B)  Distribution of power 
C)  Ethnocentrism 
D)  Discrimination

Question 9

To be _____is to be aware of what you are doing and how you communicate with others.

Accepted Answer

A)  egocentric 
B)  ethnocentric 
C)  mindful 
D)  prejudiced

Question 10

Social decentering is viewing the world only from within your own perspective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Define self-talk. How can it help you to become more mindful?

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

Which of the following statements correctly reflects your book's definition of gender?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is based upon genetics only. 
B)  It's a person's sex. 
C)  It is a psychologically-based perception. 
D)  Social experiences have little influence upon gender.

Question 13

According to Hofstede's research, which of the following is a characteristic of a culture that has a high level of uncertainty avoidance?

Accepted Answer

A)  People have relaxed, informal expectations of others. 
B)  Ambiguity is valued. 
C)  Elaborate codes of conduct are enforced. 
D)  People don't mind not knowing what is going to happen next.

Question 14

One technique described in your book for becoming more mindful is_____.

Accepted Answer

A)  egocentric communication 
B)  stereotyping 
C)  sympathy 
D)  self-talk

Question 15

According to Hofstede's research, which of the following is a typical value of a feminine culture?

Accepted Answer

A)  Traditional roles for men and women are valued 
B)  Personal high achievement 
C)  Assertiveness 
D)  Enhancing the overall quality of life

Question 16

The concept of race is based on the genetically transmitted physical characteristics of a group of people who are also classified together because of a common history, nationality, or geographical location.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Greg's new job required that he make a sales presentation in Korea. When he arrived, he was stressed due to the differences in language, customs, and food. How would you best describe what Greg was feeling?

Accepted Answer

A)  Globalization 
B)  Culture shock 
C)  Difference in worldviews 
D)  Exposure to co-cultures

Question 18

An ethnorelative cultural perspective reflects the view that one's own culture is superior to all other cultures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following is a characteristic of a high-context culture?

Accepted Answer

A)  Little emphasis is placed on nonverbal cues in the communication process. 
B)  Knowledge is an important commodity. 
C)  Information tends to be segmented and compartmentalized. 
D)  Unspoken cues are a rich information source.

Question 20

Which of the following is a characteristic of a collectivistic culture?

Accepted Answer

A)  Individuals only feel responsible for taking care of themselves. 
B)  A high value is placed on individual achievements. 
C)  Group achievement is valued over individual achievement. 
D)  Teamwork is difficult to put into place.

Exam 6: Adapting to Others: Diversity and Communication

The term sexual preference is preferred over the term sexual orientation.

A person's racial classification is typically based on _____, which are the visible physiological attributes such as skin color.

What is globalization? How is it affecting our ability to communicate?

Research discussed in your book on gender suggests that men take a more content-orientation approach to communication. This means that they _____.

Sympathy is an acknowledgement that someone is feeling a certain emotion.

People from the United States often think that individual choice and achievement is important. This would be an example of _____.

In a low-context culture, language and the meaning of words is not as important as subtle contextual cues such as facial expressions and voice.

_____ is the unfair or inappropriate treatment of people based on their group membership.

To be _____is to be aware of what you are doing and how you communicate with others.

Social decentering is viewing the world only from within your own perspective.

Define self-talk. How can it help you to become more mindful?

Which of the following statements correctly reflects your book's definition of gender?

According to Hofstede's research, which of the following is a characteristic of a culture that has a high level of uncertainty avoidance?

One technique described in your book for becoming more mindful is_____.

According to Hofstede's research, which of the following is a typical value of a feminine culture?

The concept of race is based on the genetically transmitted physical characteristics of a group of people who are also classified together because of a common history, nationality, or geographical location.

Greg's new job required that he make a sales presentation in Korea. When he arrived, he was stressed due to the differences in language, customs, and food. How would you best describe what Greg was feeling?

An ethnorelative cultural perspective reflects the view that one's own culture is superior to all other cultures.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a high-context culture?

Which of the following is a characteristic of a collectivistic culture?