Intercultural Communication Prelim
Most Latino cultures consider the current activity as the one that matters the most A. True B. False
A. True
Personality is partly genetic and partly learned. A. True B. False
A. True
Religion deals with both the sacred and personal conduct A. True B. False
A. True
Technology has enabled ordinary individuals to cheaply and quickly organize themselves around a common interest. A. True B. False
A. True
The preference for a son when a child is born is as old as Indian society. A. True B. False
A. True
Collectivistic cultures: A. View people more as members of groups rather than individuals B. Prefer competition to cooperation and view people more as members of groups rather than individuals. C. Perceive the individual as a sovereign, stand-alone entity D. Tend to be Western Cultures E. Prefer competition to cooperation
A. View people more as members of groups rather than individuals
Worldview deals with all of the following types of questions except: A. Which counties should expand into new territories? B. How did life begin? C. What is the purpose of life? D. What is the nature of good and evil? E. What is the right way to live?
A. Which counties should expand into new territories?
For most Muslim communities, which of the following would not be true? A. Women typically take their husband's name when they marry B. Men are considered to be stronger than women, both physically and mentally C. Islamic teachings spell out the roles, rights, and duties of women D. Fathers and brothers are expected to assume protection over girls and women
A. Women typically take their husband's name when they marry
Globalization has opened the door for emerging, divisive nationalist movements in several areas of the world over the past decade. A. False B. True
B. True
Historically, the African-American grandmother has played important roles within the extended family network. A. False B. True
B. True
Islam takes it as axiomatic that men are stronger than women, both physically and mentally. A. False B. True
B. True
Machismo, in Latin American culture, is characterized by honor, dignity, courage, generosity, and respect for others. A. False B. True
B. True
Objectivity refers to the state of being unbiased and not influenced by emotions or personal judgements. A. False B. True
B. True
Unlike many other societies, the dominant U.S. culture does not revere the elderly. A. False B. True
B. True
In the context of cultural value, face refers to:
A. How you are perceived by others B. Social media C. A superficial view of someone D. Your perception of others E. The self-image you want to project
Perceptions of self that link you to all of humanity and separate you from other life forms are: A. Human identities B. Identities of conformation C. Personal identities D. Identities of separation E. Societal identities
A. Human identities
Today, racial classifications and identity are usually associated with: A. Outward appearance B. Moral differences C. Modern science D. Experience E. Well-defined parameters
A. Outward appearance
Ting-Toomey believes group identities are derived from individual identities. A. True B. False
B. False
Which of the following is not a type of identity discussed in the text? A. Personal B. Fantasy C. Neurobiological D. Cyber E. Organizational
C. Neurobiological
Which of the following is a cultural rite of passage? A. Wearing a pottu B. Oktoberfest C. Quinceañera D. Bastille Day E. College attendance
C. Quinceañera
Technology has brought greater polarization throughout the world, though this is less true within the U.S. society. A. True B. False
B. False - It is especially true in the U.S. society
Nuclear families are also known as "one generational" families. A. True B. False
B. False. (Two generational)
Social identity is one's sense of belonging to a particular culture or ethnic group. A. True B. False
B. False
Personal identity can come from: A. An innate talent B. A team you join C. Your race D. Your membership in an informal organization E. Your family
A. An innate talent
Which of the following identities can be classified as avoided identity: A. Student identity B. Racial identity C. Sexual identity D. Ethnic identity
A. Student identity
A culture's gender norms can influence career decision. A. True B. False
A. True
Cultural patterns are integrated and can be contradictory A. True B. False
A. True
If you work for General Motors and you think of yourself as a "GM man" or "GM woman," this reflects your organizational identity. A. True B. False
A. True
Intercultural competence is achieved when an avowed identity matches the ascribed identity A. True B. False
A. True
National identity can be acquired through immigration and naturalization. A. True B. False
A. True
National identity often plays a central role in contemporary geopolitics. A. True B. False
A. True
Phinney's three-stage model of identity acquisition includes: A. Unexamined ethnic identity, ethnic identity search, ethnic identity achievement B. Biological inheritance, ethnic identification, ethnic identity presentation C. Unexamined ethnic identity, examined ethnic identity, insulated ethnic identity D. Ethnic identification, ethnic identity clarification, ethnic identity emancipation E. Biological inheritance, unexamined ethnic identity, examined ethnic identity
A. Unexamined ethnic identity, ethnic identity search, ethnic identity achievement
Identity which of the following is not among the five universal questions for cultures, according to Kluckhohn and Strodtbeck. A. What is the value placed on wealth? B. What is the character of human nature? C. What is the relationship of people to each other? D. What is the relation of humankind to nature? E. What is the orientation toward time?
A. What is the value placed on wealth?
Perception is learned because once you perceive something in a particular way, that interpretation does not usually change A. True B. False
B. False
Many people who hold the atheistic worldview feel comfortable describing themselves as
Agnostics, human secularists, desists.
Personal identity is what sets you apart from other out-group members and marks you as special or unique. A. True B. False
B. False
How do Japanese businesspeople traditionally signal their organized identity? A. A uniform B. A lapel pin C. A shirt that has the company logo D. Bowing when they are introduced E. A tie that has the company's logo
B. A lapel pin
Noise in communication could be: A. A bad telephone connection and other nearby conversations B. All of these answers are correct C. Other nearby conversations D. A bad telephone connection E. Being cold or hungry
B. All of these answers are correct
Judaism is expressed in culture through: A. The importance of of family and community B. All of these are correct C. A history of oppression and persecution D. The idea of social justice E. The emphasis of learning
B. All of these are correct
How cultural traits "make sense" in that culture's context reflects culture as: A. Perpetuation B. An integrated system C. Structuration D. Internalization E. Ideation
B. An integrated system
When the authors refer to words that mean different languages, to what characteristic of communication are they referring? A. Communication is contextual, symbolic, and dynamic B. Communication is symbolic C. Communication is dynamic D. Communication is static E. Communication is contextual
B. Communication is symbolic
Which of the following statements about identities is NOT true: A. Discovery of commonality in ascribed and avowed identities helps people achieve competent intercultural communication B. Ethnic identity is tied to one's biological ancestry and physical characteristics such as skin tone, eye shape, etc. C. Early identity formation is primarily influenced by the family D. The concept of identity within the same group is subject to change over time.
B. Ethnic identity is tied to one's biological ancestry and physical characteristics such as skin tone, eye shape, etc.
According to Kohls, the US values tradition over change A. True B. False
B. False
Confucian philosophy is reflected in language that is more direct A. True B. False
B. False
Culture is a product of individual identities A. True B. False
B. False
Gender identity is derived from an individual's anatomy at birth. A. True B. False
B. False
In collectivist cultures, a person's face is usually derived from his or her own self-effort. A. True B. False
B. False
Japan is a low uncertainty culture with many formal social protocols that help to predict how people will behave in almost every social interaction. A. True B. False
B. False
In the World Values Survey, a(n) __________ society places a priority on the sense of freedom and personal enjoyment through leisure time and interaction with friends. A. Restrained B. Indulgent C. Hedonistic D. Opportunistic E. Secular
B. Indulgent
Which of the following can be the basis for a relational identity? A. Political party B. Teacher/student relationship C. Nationality D. Gender E. Membership in a stigmatized group
B. Teacher/student relatiship
Which of the following tends to be the focus of the study of identity in intercultural communication? A. The technology used to communicate B. The influence of identity on expectations about social roles C. Speech and mannerisms common to a culture D. The unique personalities of the individuals involved E. General characteristics of specific cultures
B. The influence of identity on expectations about social roles
Identify which of the following is not among the five universal questions for cultures according to Kluckhohn and Strodtbeck.
B. What is the value placed on wealth
The human nature orientation of a culture considers the _______ of people A. Appearance B. Intelligence C. Moral character D. Social relationships E. Power
C. Moral character
Indian culture is characterized by men who: A. Choose their own mates B. All of these are correct C. Are primary decision makers D. Are primary caretakers of the children E. Choose their own mates and are primary decision makers
C. Are primary decision makers
For members of minority cultures, their interests can be diminished because of a desire to suppress their own ethnicity in order to identify with the majority culture. It reflects the stage of _______ in the Multistage Identity Development Models proposed by Martin and Nakayama A. Integration B. Unexamined identity C. Conformity D. Separation
C. Conformity
Which of the following is not true about culture? A. Culture is transmitted from generation to generation B. Culture is based on symbols C. Culture does not have boundaries D. Culture is an integrated system E. Culture is dynamic
C. Culture does not have boundaries
A culture's unconscious assumptions about how the world operates is referred to as its: A. Matrix B. Foundation C. Deep structure D. Protoculture E. Subculture
C. Deep structure
Ethnic identity is derived from a sense of shared: A. Physical characteristics, history, and traditions B. Biological ancestry C. History and traditions D. Biological ancestry and physical characteristics E. Physical characteristics
C. History and traditions
Which of the following occurs in the second state of Martin and Nakayama's biracial identity development model? A. Individuals become more self-confident B. Individuals gain an awareness of their personal differences from other children C. Individuals struggle to be accepted D. Individuals begin to sense they are not part of the norm E. Individuals become conscious of differences in general and the potential for discord
C. Individuals struggle to be accepted
Which of the following is true about Hofstede's dimension of individualism? A. Interdependence rather than independence is stressed B. The individual is the most important unit in any social setting C. The individual is the most important unit in any social setting and individual achievements are rewarded D. Individual achievements are rewarded E. All of these are correct
C. The individual is the most important unit in any social setting and individual achievements are rewarded
The extent to which members of a culture feel threatened by ambiguous and unknown situations is referred to as: A. Ethnocentricity B. Tolerance for ambiguity C. Uncertainty avoidance D. Neoplasticity E. Equivocality
C. Uncertainty avoidance
Gender Identity is: A. The same in all cultures B. The same as biological sex C. Associated with race D. A socially constructed concept E. The same as sexual identity
D. A socially constructed concept
Which of the following identities is most closely associated with group membership: A. Relational identity B. Personal identity C. Human identity D. Social identity
D. Social identity
The definition of culture preferred by the authors includes all of the following except: A. Objective elements B. The biological parts of human life and objective elements C. Subjective elements D. The biological parts of human life E. The non-biological parts of human life
D. The biological parts of human life
In a collectivistic culture, which of the following would be in the largest print on a business card? A. The individual's name B. The company's address C. The individual's phone number D. The company's name E. An email address
D. The company's name
Identity is: A. Group of answer choices B. Unidimensional C. Simple D. Concrete E. Dynamic D. All of these are correct
E. Dynamic
Which of the following is not one of the thirteen American values identified by Kohls? A. Competition B. Practicality/efficiency C. Personal control over the environment D. Self-help E. Formality
E. Formality
Self-construal is most closely associated with: A. Gender identity B. Ethnic identity C. Organizational identity D. National identity E. Personal identity
E. Personal identity
The activity orientation of being-in-becoming A. Is evident in most Latino cultures B. Stresses development and growth C. Reflects the value of spiritual over material life D. Is reflective of the dominant US culture E. Reflects the value of spiritual over material life and stresses development and growth
E. Reflects the value of spiritual over material life and stresses development and growth
Societal identity is one's sense of belonging to a particular cultural or ethnic group
False
National identity can be acquired through immigration and naturalization
True
Karma is the Hindu view of A. Causality B. Faith C. Community D. Devotion E. Miracles
A. Causality
Cultural generalizations should be considered...
Approximations
Many cultures include a mixture of individualistic and collectivistic elements. A. True B. False
A. True
Which of the following practices reflect a collectivist culture? A. An individual can no more be separated from family than a finger from a hand, extended family members help take care of the children, and everyone in the family contributes to the common good. B. An individual can no more be separated from family than a finger from a hand C. Competition is preferred over cooperation D. Everyone in the family contributes to the common good E. Extended family members help take care of the children
A. An individual can no more be separated from family than a finger from a hand, extended family members help take care of the children, and everyone in the family contributes to the common good.
Culture is accurately reflected in which of the following statements? A. Culture and communication are inseparable B. Culture is monolithic C. Culture includes opera but not sporting events D. Culture is innate E. Culture is innate and monolithic
A. Culture and communication are inseparable
Which of the following is not true about culture? A. Culture does not have boundaries B. Culture is an integrated system C. Culture is dynamic D. Culture is transmitted from generation to generation E. Culture is based on symbols.
A. Culture does not have boundaries
Which component of communication is most accurately represented when Andy is trying to decide how to explain a plan to Bill and Chris? A. Encoding B. Feedback C. Messages D. Noise E. Decoding
A. Encoding
Encoding is an external activity A. False B. True
A. False
History, unlike religion and culture, give objective guidance for daily life. A. False B. True
A. False
The Chinese perception of collectivism is deeply rooted in Confucianism, and the interests of society and other groups are more important than family interests. A. False B. True
A. False
In individualistic cultures: A. People are encouraged to be unique and independent B. The individual is less important than group and the goals of the group are more important than self-oriented goals C. The goals of the group are more important than self-oriented goals D. The individual is less important than group E. All of these are correct
A. People are encouraged to be unique and independent
The definition of a family includes: A. People who form an economic unit and care for any young; people who consider their identity to be significantly attached to the group; and people who commit to maintaining that group over time. B. People who commit to maintaining a group over time C. People who form an economic unit and care for any young D. People who consider their identity to be significantly attached to the group E. Any sexually expressive, parent-child, or kin relationship
A. People who form an economic unit and care for any young; people who consider their identity to be significantly attached to the group; and people who commit to maintaining that group over time.
According to the text, changes in the definition of family in recent decades in the U.S. have resulted from: A. Racial and ethnic diversity B. Technological advances C. Gender roles D. Economic changes E. Economic changes, technological advances, and gender roles
A. Racial and ethnic diversity
Arab culture emphasizes the needs of the group over the needs of an individual A. True B. False
A. True
Atheists have a strong belief in the individual and reject the idea of deities A. True B. False
A. True
Cultures that promote interdependency and cooperation take a negative view of intra-group competition A. True B. False
A. True
Family is a product of communication as well as a context in which communication occurs. A. True B. False
A. True
Family, community, and religion are the three institutions that make up the deep structure of culture. A. True B. False
A. True
For low-context cultures, the verbal message contains most of the information and very little is embedded through the context or the person's nonverbal activity. A. True B. False
A. True
Generalizations are based on limited data. A. True B. False
A. True
High-context cultures tend to convey meaning through status and informal friends and associates A. True B. False
A. True
Intercultural communication involves interaction between government representatives of different nations. A. True B. False
A. True
Islam reflects a complete way of life without making a distinction between religion and society. A. True B. False
A. True
Jewish history is replete with examples of oppression, genocide, and persecution. A. True B. False
A. True
In the United States, which of the following is not true about gender roles? A. Males are socialized to be aggressive and self-reliant whereas females are socialized to be nurturing and sensitive. B. Around four years old, children begin to identity themselves and others as boys or girls C. Children learn to differentiate between masculine and feminine activities as infants D. None of these is correct
B. Around four years old, children begin to identify themselves and others as boys or girls
A society's economic units and family structures are usually independent of one another A. True B. False
B. False
Although communication can't solve every problem, it improves every situation. A. True B. False
B. False
Chinese culture has a strong focus on the present time orientation A. True B. False
B. False
Community is the first carrier of the essential information that the child needs to know as a member of the culture A. True B. False
B. False
Confucianism emphasizes self-consciousness over social relations and responsibilities A. True B. False
B. False
Confucianism philosophy is reflected in language that is more direct. A. True B. False
B. False
Flexumility cultures place less value on education than monumentalist ones. A. True B. False
B. False
Marianismo in Latin culture is equivalent to the values of radical feminism expressed in western cultures. A. True B. False
B. False
The Chinese perception of collectivism is deeply rooted in Confucianism, and the interests of society and other groups are more important than family interests: A. True B. False
B. False
The definition of family in the U.S. has been stable since the colonial era. A. True B. False
B. False
The primary influence on gender identity is the mass media A. True B. False
B. False
Adherents to Confucianism express their belief through: A. Joy and celebration B. Humanism, rituals, powers, and the arts C. Secularism and rationality D. Spiritualism and rites E. Seeking alms and a low caste
B. Humanism, rituals, powers, and the arts
In terms of the person/nature orientation, western cultures traditionally view: A. Humans as natures' providers B. Humans as masters of nature C. Nature as humans' providers D. Humans as subject to nature E. Humans in harmony with nature
B. Humans as masters of nature
Rituals: A. Are religious B. Increase social bonds C. Are used only to punish unwanted behavior D. Are instinctive E. All of these are correct
B. Increase social bonds
Monumentalism within a culture, according to Minkov, indicates that members believe: A. Truth is relative B. Interpersonal competition is valued C. All of these are correct D. Compromise is best E. Self-concept is flexible
B. Interpersonal competition is valued
Which explanation reflects the "interpersonal needs" use of communication? A. All of these answers are correct B. It provides a sense of inclusion and affection C. It assists in helping us learn about other people D. It allows us to shape the behaviors of others E. It helps us decide how to present ourselves to other people
B. It provides a sense of inclusion and affection
Of the following, which is not a core assumption of Judaism? A. Only one God B. Original sin C. Actions have consequences D. People have free will E. Ten Commandments
B. Original sin
A high power distance culture believes that: A. Inequality should be minimized B. People are not equal but everyone has a rightful place C. Superiors and subordinated should consider themselves equals D. All of these are correct E. The powerful try to appear less powerful
B. People are not equal but everyone had a rightful place
All of the following are part of the eightfold paths except: A. Right purpose B. Right conclusions C. Right speech D. Right efforts E. Right view
B. Right conclusions
Values and morals develop due to this function of family: A. Indoctrination B. Socialization C. Identity D. Internalization E. Economic
B. Socialization
According to the text, individualism in the American family is linked to : A. Beliefs regarding the afterlife B. The history of the United States C. World War I D. World War II E. The history of the United States and World War I
B. The history of the United States
_____ differentiate between acceptable and unacceptable conduct. A. Speculations B. Causes and effects C. Ethics D. Rituals E. Prehistories
C. Ethics
The elements of religion include all of the following except: A. Rituals B. Speculation C. Finality of death D. Ethics E. Sacred writings
C. Finality of death
To be objective, one must: A. Use a consistently metric B. Avoid being too judgemental C. Have an open mind and avoid being too judgemental D. All three choices are correct E. Have an open mind
C. Have an open mind and avoid being too judgemental
The ideas that an ultimate reality exists and the divine is in everything are core assumptions of: A. Confucianism B. Islam C. Hinduism D. Shamanism E. Rationalism
C. Hinduism
Pinocchio' nose is an example of: A. Deceitfulness B. Learning culture through art C. Learning culture through folktales, legends, and myths D. Public shame E. Learning culture through proverbs
C. Learning culture through folktales, legends, and myths
The state of being unbiased and not influenced by personal feelings, interpretations, or prejudice is also known as: A. Adjudicating B. Relativity C. Objectivity D. Selflessness E. Mindfulness
C. Objectivity
Cultural expressions of Christianity include all of the following except: A. The importance of individualism B. The importance of the future C. The importance of non-action D. The importance of courage E. The importance of community
C. The importance of non-action
Noise in communication could be: A. A bad telephone connection and other nearby conversations B. Being cold or hungry C. Other nearby conversations D. All of these answers are correct
D. All of these answers are correct
Proverbs: A. With similar ideas are often found in different cultures B. All of these are correct C. Are oversimplifications of a people's values and beliefs D. Are learned easily and repeated with regulatory, and proverbs with similar ideas are often found in different cultures E. Are learned easily and repeated with regularity
D. Are learned easily and repeated with regularity, and proverbs with similar ideas are often found in different cultures
The Chinese perception of collectivism is deeply rooted in: A. Marxism B. Taoism C. Tai Chi D. Confucianism E. Bushido
D. Confucianism
The three most influential social organizations are: A. Family, community, religion B. State, nation, religion C. Family, community, nation D. Family, state, religion E. Community, nation, religion
D. Family, state, religion
The definition of communication used in the text includes all of the following ideas except: A. Particular settings B. Shared thoughts C. Using symbols D. General settings E. Dynamic process
D. General settings
The idea that "self is not innate, but is acquired in the process of communicating with others" best describes what use of communication? A. Interpersonal needs B. Influence C. Control D. Identity E. Person perception
D. Identity
Identify the statement that is not correct about Hinduism A. It is among the world's oldest religions B. It originated in what is now northern India C. It was created before people maintained written records D. It is highly monolithic E. It lacks a single canonical text
D. It is highly monolithic
Most communication behavior is: A. Innate and habitual B. Innate C. Inborn D. Learned E. Habitual
D. Learned
Cultures that foster virtues oriented toward future rewards, in particular, perseverance and thrift, reflect what Hofstede called a: A. Future bias B. Past progressive orientation C. Future-orientation D. Long-term orientation E. Short-term orientation
D. Long-term orientation
A good analogy for the relationship between a culture and a group of people would be: A. Self and brain B. A car and its driver C. Gasoline for an engine D. Personality and an individual E. A mind and its body
D. Personality and an individual
The idea that communication is a dynamic process is reflected in: A. Communication is an ongoing activity B. Messages sent can't be unsent C. Messages sent can't be unsent and communication is an ongoing activity D. Sending and receiving messages involve a host of variables simultaneously E. All of these answers are correct
E. All of these answers are correct
The Islamic term Jihad refers to: A. A complete way of life B. An internal battle against one's baser instincts C. All of these are correct D. Acts that defend Islam or further its cause E. An internal battle against one's baser instincts and acts that defend Islam or further its cause.
E. An internal battle against one's baser instincts and acts that defend Islam or further its cause.
The idea that you might talk differently in front of a few people than you might in front of hundreds reflects what characteristic of communication? A. Dynamic B. Symbolic C. Receiver-centered D. Source-centered E. Contextual
E. Contextual
A basic approach to spirituality as a worldview includes: A. The impermanence of the immaterial B. Concern with the sacred, not ordinary reality C. All of these are correct D. Formal religion is not required to live a life of faith E. Formal religion is not required to live a life of faith, and concern with the sacred, not ordinary reality
E. Formal religion is not required to live a life of faith, and concern with the sacred, not ordinary reality
Which of the following would not be consistent with a worldview of modern spirituality A. Seek simplicity in lifestyle B. Be true to yourself C. Engage in creative expression D. Practice mindfulness E. Learn to value action
E. Learn to value action
The first noble truth in Buddhism is: A. Evil is the cause of suffering B. Suffering is caused by desire C. Suffering is caused by necessity D. To end suffering you must end desire E. Life is suffering
E. Life is suffering
Atheists believe the solution to most problems is A. God B. Religion C. A miracle, religion, or God D. A miracle E. The scientific method
E. The scientific method
Three of the most influential social organizations are:
Family, state, religion
If a generalization must be made, it should...
Focus on the primary valises and behaviors of a particular culture.
_________________ is about changes in the world and how the people in that world must adapt to them.
Intercultural communication
Which of the following is based on the western concept of individual efforts but isn't consistent across all cultures?
International copyright law
The most important function of families in any culture is:
Reproductive
Which of the following is an example of global interconnectedness presented in the text?
The 2011 Eastern Japan tsunami and the 2014 outbreak of the Ebola virus in West Africa
