Exam 8: Language and Intercultural Relationships

The uncertainty/anxiety management theory suggests that enhanced understanding of our communication partner reduces our level of anxiety in intercultural interactions.

Effective communication is linked to communication that achieves one's goals.

Enrico, a Columbian student, is a close friend of Adel, an Egyptian dentist. This is an example of what type of friendship?

While taking part in a yearlong international exchange program in Madrid, Frederic had friends from his home country and other international students. This means that his friend-ship network consisted of ___________________.

Relational bonds may be guided by ______________________

_________________ may be enhanced through knowledge, practice, feedback, and reflection.

Sexual orientation is a term used to describe a person's emotional, sexual, or romantic attraction to another person.

Identify four factors that can pose challenges to the development of intercultural relationships.

Identify and describe the potential benefits of intercultural relationships.

Friendship is defined in the same way all over the world.

Empathy is the ability to understand another person's emotional state and viewpoint.

Interpersonal relationships between individuals from different socially-constructed racial groups are referred to as intraracial relationships.

The ability to achieve one's goals in a way that is acceptable to oneself and one's commu-nication partner is referred to as communication competence.

For many years, Ivanka and Igor have engaged in _____________, the process of devel-oping a shared sense of identity in a relationship. This has enhanced their intercultural marriage.

Inclusiveness refers to the barring of individuals or groups from participating in one's activities.

In some studies, the following personality traits have been linked to intercultural friend-ship formation:_____________________.

Relational bonds serve as the foundation for social groups.

In synchronous communication all participants are online at the same time.

The Hindu caste system______________.

Individuals with a reflective mindset automatically reject intercultural interactions and other ways of being.