Chapter 5 Self Quiz

What can you strengthen by applying the practices of world-mindedness, attributional complexity, and communication accommodation?

intercultural competence

Luigi grew up in an Italian community where deadlines and schedules were considered unimportant, so he is _____-time oriented. Yet Luigi's friend Roger, a Chicago native who is never late for anything, is _____-time oriented.

P; M

Which paradigm stipulates that prejudice centers on two judgments made about others: how warm and friendly they are, and how competent they are?

Stereotype Content Model

Yao comes home past his curfew, and his father communicates disapproval with only a facial expression. Yao immediately realizes he has acted disrespectfully. In what type of culture does Yao most likely live?

high-context

As a new employee at a marketing firm, Zhiang believes it is improper for him to make suggestions during staff meetings. Zhiang most likely lives in what type of culture?

high-power-distance

What is NOT one of the seven cultural characteristics that, according to scholars, shape our interpersonal communication?

views of space

According to _____, the people who have more power within a given society determine the dominant culture of that society.

Co-cultural Communication Theory

Which of the following statements is NOT true of prejudice?

It is unrelated to perceptions of competence.

Astrid identifies as bisexual even though she lives in a predominantly heterosexual community. When Astrid and fellow LGBTQ individuals in the community establish a Web site to discuss their shared interests, what have they formed?

a co-culture

Geert comes from a high-uncertainty-avoidance culture. What sort of work situation would Geert most likely find comfortable?

a regimented corporation with a distinct chain of command

An established, coherent set of beliefs, attitudes, values, and practices shared by a large group of people is called a _____.

culture

Which term describes guidelines for when, where, and how to appropriately express emotion?

display rules

Billy, a native New Yorker whose family has lived in the United States since colonial times, makes fun of immigrants because he considers them ignorant and unsophisticated. What concept does Billy's behavior demonstrate?

ethnocentrism

Which term describes a society that emphasizes personal connections to others, relationship health, and quality of life?

feminine

Bobby, a native of Indiana, attends a college where many students are from China. He observes how his Chinese classmates behave in order to learn about their cultural norms. Which concept does Bobby's interaction demonstrate?

world-mindedness