Exam 8: Language and Intercultural Relationships

In a(n) ________________ many different religious beliefs and ideologies co-exist.

Define the term 'social network' and describe three types.

The Similarity-Attraction hypothesis suggests that people are naturally drawn to individu-als who are different from themselves (e.g., 'opposites attract').

The ___________ dimension of empathy entails the ability to effectively comprehend a distressing situation and recognize another's emotions, while the ___________ dimension requires an individual to experience a vicarious emotional response to the other person's expressed emotions.

A(n) ________________ refers to the multiple web of relationships a person devel-ops in a society with individuals he or she is linked to directly or indirectly by ties of ____________.

Discuss how society influences intercultural relationships.

__________ refers to the act of barring individuals from participating in one's activities, whereas ____________ refers to the opposite behavior.

Individuals who are attracted to both men and women are bisexual.

Describe cultural differences in the notion of friendship and explain how differing concep-tions may affect intercultural relationships.

According to the ______________ theory, the act of ___________ is believed to facilitate relationship building.

Samir has the ability to accomplish his goals in a way that is personally acceptable and appreciated by his communication partners. He has___________.

In many parts of the world, English is the lingua franca, that is, the medium of communi-cation between people who have the same first language.

______________________ has (have) led to the development of a community of ________________ who often communicate through ____________ to save time.

Identify and describe four categories of intercultural relationships. Provide an example of each.

The ________________ posits that as _____________ increases in depth and breadth, our interpersonal relationships strengthen.

________________ refers to the merging of different cultural identities and practices to form a(n) __________that is unique to the family unit or romantic partners.

Discuss how language and humor may influence intercultural relations.

Social class refers to negative personal attitudes towards individuals of another caste.

In __________ situations, 'willingness to communicate' refers to _________________.

Through acts of convergence individuals aim to distance themselves from their communi-cation partners.