comm. chap 2
The way humans organize and structure time is called __________.
chronemics
Anything that stops or hinders a listener from receiving a message is called _______.
listening interference
Which dimension of cultural variation refers to the extent to which a culture values aggressiveness, competitiveness, looking out for yourself, and dominating others and nature?
masculinity/ femininity
Olivia's friend Amelia turned down her spur-of-the-moment invitation to go out to coffee by offering to "add her to the schedule" for next week. Olivia decided Amelia responded that way because Amelia is from a _________________________.
monochronic culture
Having a long-term orientation is about respect for one's ancestors and plans and hopes for those who follow.
T
Patterns of communication reflect cultural values and perspectives.
T
Rapport talk consists of sharing personal information, asking questions about another's well-being, inviting others to participate in the conversation, and sharing information that help to build and maintain relationships.
T
Semantics refers to the meaning of specific words.
T
Socioeconomic status, race, gender, and ethnicity influence how often and under what circumstances people smile. Question
T
The HIV/AIDS crisis is an example of a cultural calamity.
T
The Internet, smartphones, and other technology have changed what we communicate to others and how we use language.
T
The codes of chronemics, olfactics, and haptics are part of the visual communication system.
T
The use and meaning of personal space varies between cultures.
T
The word "freedom" is used frequently in the United States as meaning the ability to act, think, or speak without external restraints. This is an example of the _____________ of a word.
denotative meaning
Many Westerners have borrowed ingredients and styles of cooking from other cultures. This kind of borrowing is known as
diffusion
Hate speech ___________________.
diminishes the public dialogue, preventing people from examining ideas and issues carefully, ethically, and with civility
Diffusion involves borrowing from other cultures.
T
Which of these is an example of being multilingual?
All of these choices are examples of being multilingual
Which of the following is not one of the three dimensions of relationship that are expressed through nonverbal messages?
An understanding of our feelings that are consistent across cultures.
_______________ are open to hearing different views and perspectives, even when there is disagreement.
Civil listeners
As listeners, we also are easily distracted by internal and external forms of interference. Therefore, listeners are solely to blame for having difficulty listening.
F
Cultures are usually stable, with very little change over time.
F
In highly masculine cultures, women cannot be competitive and assertive.
F
Men and women perform and interpret nonverbal communication the same way.
F
Personal appearance and beauty standards are universal.
F
Scientists, technicians, educators, and physicians all incorporate slang when communicating with other members of the same profession
F
Women interrupt conversations more often than men.
F
Aaron is being introduced to his new workplace and coworkers. His boss tells him the names of people and departments, but she says very little about each person's rank or the relationship between departments. She also does not speak much about the culture of the workplace. However, at the end of the introduction she says, "Hopefully now you have a better understanding of who we are, what we stand for, and how things work here." Aaron's boss's communication style seems to be best described as what?
High context
What type of listening occurs when someone purposefully avoids listening to specific pieces of information?
Insulated listening.
Describing a friend as an "Asian American friend," a professor as a "gay professor," or a neighbor as a "disabled neighbor" are examples of spotlighting.
T
Dejon is very connected to his family and values harmony and group interdependence. Dejon comes from a culture that would be considered?
collectivstic
Tim's new roommate, Ian, introduced himself to Tim with a cheery "G-day," but then greeted Tim's parents with a more formal, "Hello, it's nice to meet you." When Ian introduced himself to Tim, he was using a(n) ______________.
colloquialism
The use of one's own culture and its practices as the standard for interpreting the values, beliefs, and norms of another culture is known as
ethocentrism
To say you are "in between jobs" instead of "unemployed" is an example of ___________.
euphemism
Equivocal words are words that __________.
have more than one meaning
The terms "date rape" and "sexual harassment" are examples of
how communication influences cultural change.
Turning your head from side to side while you say the word "No" is an example of ___________.
repetition
Jacob tries to avoid ambiguity and vagueness. What would Jacob's behavior be an example of?
uncertainty avoidance
Recognizing that a Japanese person doesn't hold eye contact is an example of which response to diversity?
understanding
The recognition that differences are rooted in cultural teachings and that no customs, traditions, or behaviors are intrinsically better than others reflects which response to diversity?
understanding
Rate, volume, pitch and pauses are examples of _____________.
vocal cues