Chapter 7 Intercultural Communication
Which of the following have individualistic cultures?
1- Netherlands 2-Australia 3-United States
In the dominant culture of the United States, which of the following are true regarding the unemployed
1- The unemployed become dependent 2-Without an occupation, individual identity is sacrficed
Maria lives with her parents, a fact she does not disclose to her work colleagues complain about the hassles of home ownership, Maria just smiles and shakes her head. This is an example of the
1- assimilation goal
Which of the following countries are uncertainty rejecting?
1-Japan 2-France 3-Russia
Which of the following countries have collectivist cultures?
1-Peru 2-Thailand 3-Japan
Which of these countries are considered uncertainty- accepting?
1-Singapore 2-India 3-United States
Which of the following are ways a non-dominant group may seek to relate to a dominant group?
1-assimilation 2-accommodation 3-separation
In order to improve intercultural communication, you should avoid
1-ethnocentrism 2-stereotypes
Which of the following are On-time cultures?
1-the United States 2- Northern Europe 3- Canada
dominant culture
A culture determined by who has the power and influence in traditional social structures like politics, religious institutions, schools, and businesses; in the United States the dominant culture is white, male, able-bodied, straight, married, and employed.
non-dominant culture
A term that includes people of color, women, gays/lesbians/bisexuals, people with disabilities, the lower/working class, the unemployed, the underemployed, the bankrupt, the young, and the elderly.
Whose study that involved more than 100,00 managers from 40 countries is the primary source of information about individualistic and collectivist cultures?
Hofstede
Which of the following is an example of a stereotype?
Irish people drink excessively
True or False: Members of uncertainty- rejecting cultures rely on nonverbal cues to reduce uncertainty
True
True or False: You should study intercultural communication because local business is now worldwide
True
stereotype
a generalization about some group of people that oversimplifies their culture
prejudice
a negative attitude toward a group of people just because they are who they are
The _ goal is achieved when the non-dominant group has a positive relationship with the dominant group while still maintaining its own identity
accommodation
The _ goal is achieved when the non-dominant group has a positive relationship with the dominant group while still maintaining its own identity.
accommodation
self-assessment helps you to understand how your _ influence intercultural communication
attitudes toward different cultures
A Canadian traveling in Latin America will
be an On-time individual is a Sometime culture
Using nonverbal and verbal communication that is culturally appropriate for the person with whom you are interacting is the definition of
code sensitivity
New technology makes it easy to
communicate worldwide
If you _ people who have stereotyped you, they will be less likely to make stereotypical comments
confront
The practice of measuring a culture in its own context is called
cultural relativism
Which of the following is the best way to reduce prejudice?
education
Religious beliefs and the appropiate age for a woman to marry are examples of
elements that can define a culture
People who feel that Americans should only speak English are exhibiting
ethnocentrism
True or False: No member of an On-time culture is ever late
false
To improve intercultural communication, provide and receive
feedback
Because intercultural communication is becoming commonplace, you can
find many opportunities to practice your skills
By studying intercultural communication, you can learn more about cultural enemies and
gain an understanding of them
People are more likely to stereotype
groups with whom they rarely interact
To improve intercultural communication, understand that other cultures _ your own culture
have as much value as
The same problems that affect interpersonal communication _ intercultural communication
impact
On-time cultures believe that it is _ to arrive at meetings on time
important
In Sometime cultures, business is often conducted
in public
A group that is a numerical minority may show prejudice toward a group that is the numerical majority, particularly when majority group
lacks power
In order to communicate more easily with people from another culture, you should
learn something about their culture
U.S resident Harun lost his legs in a car accident and attends a support group that is very warm and welcoming to those with disabilities. Harun is part of a _
marginalized group
In an individualistic culture, people are more likely to
move from job to job
Gay and Lesbian societies and ethnic groups in the United States are examples of groups who are
outside the dominant culture
When you plan to communicate with people from a different culture
plan how to address conflicting beliefs
Having a negative attitude toward a group of people because they are who they are is the definition of
prejudice
If you assess intercultural interactions with the goal of improving future communication, you are practicing
reflexivity
If people receive a positive comment that is based on a stereotype, they are likely to
respond negatively
When a non-dominant group relates almost exclusively with its own group, living an isolated life within a dominant culture, that is known as
separation
A gay Jewish adolescent American belongs to
several non-dominant cultures
cultural relativism
the belief that another culture should be judged by its own context rather that measured against your culture
Ethnocentrism
the belief that your own group or culture is superior to other groups or cultures
intercultural communication
the exchange of information between individuals who are unalike culturally
In cities in the United States, you are likely to interact with people from a variety of cultures because of
the increase in refugees and immigrants who live and work in metropolitan areas
assimilation goal
the marginalized group attempts to fit in with the dominant group
accommodation goal
the marginalized group manages to keep its identity while striving for positive relationships with the dominant culture.
separation goal
the marginalized group relates as exclusively as possible with its own group and as little as possible with the dominant group
culture
the socially transmitted behavior patterns, beliefs, attitudes, and values of a particular period, class, community, or population.
Cultures that are more likely to accept political refugees are
uncertainty-accepting
A culture is a unique combination of elements, including ways of behaving and ways of thinking
unite a group of people
A culture is a unique combination of elements, including ways of behaving and ways of thinking, that
unite a group of people
In the United States, the dominant culture is
white, male, and straight
You should speak to someone who is different from you when
you want to learn