COMM Chpt. 6
______ can be positive or negative. Prejudice Discrimination Stereotypes Ethnocentrism
Stereotypes
______ describes communication among people from a variety of different cultures. Co-cultural communication Cross-cultural communication Diversity communication Ritual communication
co-cultural communication
______ is a term used to describe the unique differences in people. Cultural ritual Inclusion Co-cultural communication Diversity
Diversity
International business ventures and trade relations are part of the ______ imperative. ethical technological economic peace
Economic
Allie is not sure which winter holiday her new classmate might celebrate. If Allie checks with her teacher before saying "Merry Christmas" to her classmate, this interaction would be an example of a direct approach of perception checking. True False
False
Calling your mother on your birthday is an example of an U.S. American cultural ritual. True False
False
Ethnocentric people are usually willing to learn about the ideas of other cultures. True False
False
High-context versus low-context is one of Geert Hofstede's five cultural dimensions. True False
False
Relying on nonverbal cues is a reliable way to detect someone's ethnic background. True False
False
______ is communication used to intimidate and segregate people based on gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, and other identifiers. Hate speech Stereotyping bullying Discrimination
Hate speech
______ is communication used to intimidate and segregate people based on gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, and other identifiers. Stereotyping bullying Discrimination Hate speech
Hate speech
Which country is an example of a low-context culture? Iraq Switzerland China Greece
Switzerland
What does it mean to "out" someone? To assume a heterosexist worldview. To misidentify someone's sexual orientation based on stereotypes. To reveal their LGBTQIA+ identity without their permission. To support an LGBTQIA+ friend in a public way.
To reveal their LGBTQIA+ identity without their permission.
Culture can be described as the rules of living and functioning in a particular society. True False
True
Perception checking can be done indirectly by asking others for their perspectives before drawing a conclusion. True False
True
Race and ethnicity are interchangable terms. True False
True
Some forms of disability are invisible. True False
True
We can use narrative to help understand the cultural context and one another. True False
True
In high-context cultures, there is ______. a desire for explicit logic more restriction in communication a focus on nonverbal cues need for detail
a focus on nonverbal cues
______ refers to a blend of both feminine and masculine traits. Gender Intersex Bisexuality Androgyny
androgyny
The ThinkB4YouSpeak advertising campaign was created primarily to address ______. bullying stereotyping discrimination prejudice
bullying
The ThinkB4YouSpeak advertising campaign was created primarily to address ______. discrimination prejudice bullying stereotyping
bullying
Match each way of thinking with its cultural value dimension. large number of family members may be involved in healthcare decisions teachers may be called by their first names Select option masculinity high rules and policies establish predictability competitiveness and assertiveness are valued
collectivism low power of distance high uncertainty avoidance competitiveness and assertiveness are values
When the decision-making process usually involves a large number of people working together, that culture can be described as ______. masculine collectivist having a low level of power distance having a high degree of uncertainty avoidance
collectivist
Juan just transferred to a new university, and he was looking forward to joining sports, clubs, and organizations. However, he was denied the opportunity to join a group that was seemingly open to everyone. He thinks it is because he is Hispanic. Juan suspects he is a victim of ______. discrimination stereotypes hate speech bullying
discrimination
Juan just transferred to a new university, and he was looking forward to joining sports, clubs, and organizations. However, he was denied the opportunity to join a group that was seemingly open to everyone. He thinks it is because he is Hispanic. Juan suspects he is a victim of ______. hate speech bullying stereotypes discrimination
discrimination??
______ is a term used to describe the unique differences in people. Inclusion Diversity Cultural ritual Co-cultural communication
diversity
The impact of ______ is an unstoppable process that exposes people to new and different accents, dialects, and languages. outsourcing globalization diversity international travel
globalization
At family gatherings, Celine's relatives ask if she is dating and when she will settle down, get married, and have children. They ask if she has ever taken a romantic interest in her male friend and neighbor, Aaron. A number of her aunts have offered to set her up with "nice boys" from church. Celine's relatives' comments and offers are ______. ableist heterosexist queer sexist
heterosexist
A society with many rules and regulations would have a ______. high degree of individuality high amount of uncertainty avoidance short-term time orientation low level of power distance
high amount of uncertainty avoidance
Being expected to act aggressively versus being expected to act compassionately is traditionally associated with which of the five cultural dimensions? power distance uncertainty avoidance masculinity vs. femininity individualism vs. collectivism
masculinity vs. femininity
______ develops when people seek to understand one another with an open attitude and dialogue. The peace imperative Mutual respect Perception checking A cultural imperative
mutual respect
Erica has just started a new job, and she feels lost because her team members are using terminology she is not familiar with. What is another name for this terminology? insider language jargon storytelling acronyms
pardon
Match the scenario with its cultural imperative. meeting with the representatives of other countries to discuss a nuclear disarmament treaty a pop singer traveling to other countries to learn more about the culture importing and exporting globally talking with a cousin in Europe over Skype
peace self-awareness economic technological
Information-based messages used to establish status and gain power are ______. signifiers androgyny report talk rapport talk
report talk
The ______ imperative reminds us that people never truly understand their own culture until they compare it to others . peace equality self-awareness ethics
self-awarness
Which of these would be true of a person with a high level of cultural competence? avoids perception checking uncomfortable with travelling maintains minimal cultural knowledge sensitive of differences
sensitive of differences
When Marc's friends at school talk about dating and who they are attracted to at school, Marc feels a bit uncomfortable because he doesn't like sharing information about his relational status or ______. gender identity sexual orientation report talk ethnocentrism
sexual orientation
Match the definition with its barrier. popular beliefs about groups of people dislike or hatred toward a particular group verbal and nonverbal behaviors that foster biased attitudes
stereotypes prejudice discrimination
Your ability to communicate with your relatives from around the world without leaving home is a result of the ______ cultural imperative. peace technological ethical economic
technological
Individualism focuses on ______. group harmony decision-making with extended family the immediate family group loyalty and cohesion
the immediate family
Connie is having a conversation with her neighbor, Evelyn, who is getting ready to celebrate the Jewish holiday of Passover. Connie decides to ask her some questions about the holiday and show her interest in learning more about her neighbor's culture. In this scenario, Connie is demonstrating ______. the self-awareness imperative perception checking low power distance high uncertainty avoidance
the self-awareness imperative
A high level of power distance would be characterized by a society run by a dictator. True False
true