L01 Lesson 1 Quiz

Polite behavior that is common to a particular culture is an example of objective culture. However, a culture's rules for politeness and other objective cultural manifestations derive their meaning from: A. Subjective culture: A learned set of values, beliefs, and assumptions. B. Universal human traits: Genetically programmed human behavior. C. High culture: Painting, architecture, literature, and all the other great works of art that are representative of a people. D. Individual human traits: Idiosyncratic or abnormal human behavior attributable to an individual's personality.

A. Subjective culture: A learned set of values, beliefs, and assumptions.

What is the difference between Intercultural Competence and Cross-Cultural Competence or "3C." A. There is no difference. They refer to the same thing. B. 3C is a skillset designed specifically for Airmen and other members of the military. C. 3C requires empathy. Intercultural Competence does not. D. Intercultural Competence refers to communication only. 3C encompasses all aspects of culture.

A. There is no difference. They refer to the same thing.

According to Dr. Weaver, which of the following is the best definition of a generalization? A. A generalization is a view of another group that is based on hearsay or the limited observation of a few. B. A generalization is a broad statement of cultural patterns. It never applies to everyone in a group in every situation. C. A generalization is a prejudiced response to another group. D. A generalization is a mental representation of another group. It is an accurate fixed view.

B. A generalization is a broad statement of cultural patterns. It never applies to everyone in a group in every situation.

According to Dr. Weaver, the part of culture that is "below the waterline" is the part that is in your head. What does he mean? A. This part of culture is comprised of the sum total of our ideas, thoughts, and fantasies. B. This part of culture is comprised of our cultural values, beliefs, and assumptions. C. This part of culture not real. It is, as he said, "all in our head." D. This part of culture is comprised of the tiny neuron signals in our brains where all cultures are contained.

B. This part of culture is comprised of our cultural values, beliefs, and assumptions.

One of the most complex words in the English language is ________. A. Paralanguage B. culture C. Cross-Cultural Communication D. Intercultural communication

B. culture

Select a sentence below that best completes the following fragment. Culture is like an iceberg because ________. A. the iceberg is extremely cold and that is the reception you will get in a new culture if you are unprepared B. like the iceberg, most of its important aspects (values, beliefs, assumptions) are hidden below the waterline C. like the iceberg, it is dangerous for those who do not know it is there D. an iceberg is always moving and changing as it enters warmer waters, just like culture which is ever changing as new innovations and foreign influences lead to cultural change

B. like the iceberg, most of its important aspects (values, beliefs, assumptions) are hidden below the waterline

According to Dr. Weaver, which of the following is the best definition of a stereotype? A. A stereotype is an observation of a group that is formed without resorting to biases or emotion reaction. B. A stereotype is a non-prejudicial view that emerges from a conscious process and does not attribute behavior, good or bad, to others. C. A stereotype is an observation that applies to everyone in a group in every situation and is often abusive or belittling. D. A stereotype is a view of another group that is formed without judgment or prejudice.

C. A stereotype is an observation that applies to everyone in a group in every situation and is often abusive or belittling.

According to Gallois, which of the following values have been found in all—or nearly all—cultures? A. Diligence and good sportsmanship B. Privacy and responsibility C. Honesty and respect D. Cleanliness and frugality

C. Honesty and respect

Complete the following sentence: Airmen must develop the ability to comprehend the cultural values and beliefs of others in order to: A. More ably teach people from other cultures about U.S. values and beliefs. B. Persuade others to align with our way of thinking. C. Understand behavior and other aspects of culture that differ from their own. D. Do a better job of bringing other peoples in line with our values and beliefs, since the U.S. is the world's dominant national culture and others must learn to adapt.

C. Understand behavior and other aspects of culture that differ from their own.

Which of the following is the best definition of culture? A. Culture is a group's in-born feelings, stories, values, ways of thinking, and other common practices. B. Culture is a group's unchanging system of practices that are dependent on a common language and a set of a specific religion's values and beliefs that members tend to follow even when they are not adherents of that religion. C. Culture is a group's system that encompasses art, architecture, literature, and religion. D. Culture is a group's creation, maintenance, and transformation of shared patterns of meaning, affiliation, action and organization.

D. Culture is a group's creation, maintenance, and transformation of shared patterns of meaning, affiliation, action and organization.