Question 1

Greater differences in background between sender and receiver lead to greater differences in meanings attached to words and behaviors. This is true for:

Accepted Answer

A)  different countries. 
B)  different subcultures within a country. 
C)  different genders. 
D)  a and b 
E)  all of the above 
A)  different countries. 
B)  different subcultures within a country. 
C)  different genders. 
D)  a and b 
E)  all of the above E

Question 2

Which of the following behaviors will likely lead to misinterpretation?

Accepted Answer

A)  You assume that you have similarities with everyone. 
B)  You assume that speaking the same language removes all language barriers. 
C)  You interpret direct eye contact as a sign of openness and honesty. 
D)  a and c 
E)  a, b, and c 
A)  You assume that you have similarities with everyone. 
B)  You assume that speaking the same language removes all language barriers. 
C)  You interpret direct eye contact as a sign of openness and honesty. 
D)  a and c 
E)  a, b, and c E

Question 3

_____, used by women, give(s) the impression of being unsure and surrendering decision-making power.

Accepted Answer

A)  Qualifying terms 
B)  Tag questions 
C)  Precise pronunciation 
D)  Intense adverbs 
E)  Descriptive language 
A)  Qualifying terms 
B)  Tag questions 
C)  Precise pronunciation 
D)  Intense adverbs 
E)  Descriptive language B

Question 4

Which is false about communicating across cultures?

Accepted Answer

A)  You should assume differences until similarity is proven. 
B)  You should treat first impressions as working hypotheses. 
C)  You should interpret facial expressions as universal. 
D)  You should pay careful attention to feedback. 
E)  You should favor objective understanding over stereotypes. 
A)  You should assume differences until similarity is proven. 
B)  You should treat first impressions as working hypotheses. 
C)  You should interpret facial expressions as universal. 
D)  You should pay careful attention to feedback. 
E)  You should favor objective understanding over stereotypes.

Question 5

Description emphasizes _____ rather than interpretation.

Accepted Answer

A)  observation 
B)  evaluation 
C)  feedback 
D)  language fluency 
E)  shared customs 
A)  observation 
B)  evaluation 
C)  feedback 
D)  language fluency 
E)  shared customs

Question 6

Which is false about gender differences?

Accepted Answer

A)  Women use talk to create interpersonal connections. 
B)  Men use talk for the same reasons as women; they just don't talk as much. 
C)  Women are more precise in pronunciation than men. 
D)  Men choose words that are more descriptive and defining. 
E)  b and d 
A)  Women use talk to create interpersonal connections. 
B)  Men use talk for the same reasons as women; they just don't talk as much. 
C)  Women are more precise in pronunciation than men. 
D)  Men choose words that are more descriptive and defining. 
E)  b and d

Question 7

Which of the following statements is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  Many gestures are culturally bound. 
B)  Sharing a language does not mean the same as sharing the meaning of words. 
C)  Eye contact varies by culture. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  Many gestures are culturally bound. 
B)  Sharing a language does not mean the same as sharing the meaning of words. 
C)  Eye contact varies by culture. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 8

In India, agreement is expressed by _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  up-and-down head nods 
B)  direct eye-contact 
C)  side-to-side head movements 
D)  excessive politeness 
E)  b and c 
A)  up-and-down head nods 
B)  direct eye-contact 
C)  side-to-side head movements 
D)  excessive politeness 
E)  b and c

Greater differences in background between sender and receiver lead to greater differences in meanings attached to words and behaviors. This is true for:

Which of the following behaviors will likely lead to misinterpretation?

_____, used by women, give(s) the impression of being unsure and surrendering decision-making power.

Which is false about communicating across cultures?

Description emphasizes _____ rather than interpretation.

Which is false about gender differences?

Which of the following statements is false?

In India, agreement is expressed by _____.

Self-Awareness: a Point of Departure

Self-Management: Clarifying Values, Setting Goals, and Planning

Applying Emotional Intelligence

Sending Interpersonal Messages

Listening and Reading Nonverbal Messages

Providing Feedback

Goal Setting

Coaching, Counseling, and Mentoring

Empowering People Through Delegation

Politicking

Persuading

Applying Leadership Style

Managing Change

Facilitating Teamwork

Valuing Diversity

Ethical Decision Making

Creative Problem Solving

Resolving Conflicts

Negotiating

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Exam 7: Communicating Across Cultures

Greater differences in background between sender and receiver lead to greater differences in meanings attached to words and behaviors. This is true for:

Which of the following behaviors will likely lead to misinterpretation?

_____, used by women, give(s) the impression of being unsure and surrendering decision-making power.

Which is false about communicating across cultures?

Description emphasizes _____ rather than interpretation.

Which is false about gender differences?

Which of the following statements is false?

In India, agreement is expressed by _____.

Self-Awareness: a Point of Departure

Self-Management: Clarifying Values, Setting Goals, and Planning

Applying Emotional Intelligence

Sending Interpersonal Messages

Listening and Reading Nonverbal Messages

Providing Feedback

Goal Setting

Coaching, Counseling, and Mentoring

Empowering People Through Delegation

Politicking

Persuading

Applying Leadership Style

Managing Change

Facilitating Teamwork

Valuing Diversity

Ethical Decision Making

Creative Problem Solving

Resolving Conflicts

Negotiating

Filters