Question 1

Briefly discuss the benefits and challenges of computer-mediated communication in inter-cultural friendships and romance.

Accepted Answer

Computer-mediated communication (CMC) of

Question 2

Describe the contact hypothesis and discuss its implications for intercultural relationships.

Accepted Answer

The contact hypothesis is a social psych

Question 3

In the United States, a(n)____________ refers to someone you have been introduced to but not know very well, while a(n) _________ refers to someone you rely on to lend a hand when needed.

Accepted Answer

A)  close friend; acquaintance 
B)  'hi-bye' friend; acquaintance 
C)  acquaintance; close friend 
D)  casual friend; acquaintance 
A)  close friend; acquaintance 
B)  'hi-bye' friend; acquaintance 
C)  acquaintance; close friend 
D)  casual friend; acquaintance

Question 4

Social penetration theory suggests that an individual's reluctance to self-disclose decreases intimacy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A pluralistic society is made up of people from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

While on exchange in the Netherlands, Martina, as Swiss engineering major, and Eduardo,a Brazilian physics major, were drawn to each other through their shared love of photography and drawing. This illustrates what theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Social networking theory 
B)  Social penetration theory 
C)  The Similarity-Attraction hypothesis 
D)  Uncertainty/anxiety management theory 
A)  Social networking theory 
B)  Social penetration theory 
C)  The Similarity-Attraction hypothesis 
D)  Uncertainty/anxiety management theory

Question 7

Identify four constructive ways to nurture intercultural relationships (friendship or romance).

Accepted Answer

1. Open-mindedness: Approach intercultur

Question 8

One's interpersonal communication skills are innate and cannot be improved.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A friendship between a man who is Hispanic and a woman who is Japanese is an interra-cial relationship.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Briefly discuss the benefits and challenges of computer-mediated communication in inter-cultural friendships and romance.

Describe the contact hypothesis and discuss its implications for intercultural relationships.

In the United States, a(n)____ refers to someone you have been introduced to but not know very well, while a(n) _ refers to someone you rely on to lend a hand when needed.

Social penetration theory suggests that an individual's reluctance to self-disclose decreases intimacy.

A pluralistic society is made up of people from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

While on exchange in the Netherlands, Martina, as Swiss engineering major, and Eduardo,a Brazilian physics major, were drawn to each other through their shared love of photography and drawing. This illustrates what theory?

Identify four constructive ways to nurture intercultural relationships (friendship or romance).

One's interpersonal communication skills are innate and cannot be improved.

A friendship between a man who is Hispanic and a woman who is Japanese is an interra-cial relationship.

Why Study Language and Intercultural Communication

Culture and the Primary Socialization Process

Language, Communication, Culture, and Power in Context

Language and Nonverbal Communication

Language and Identity in Intercultural Communication

Ethnocentricism and Othering

Intercultural Transitions

Language and Intercultural Conflict

Language and Intercultural Communication in the Global Workplace

Language, Interculturality, and Global Citizenship

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Exam 8: Language and Intercultural Relationships

Briefly discuss the benefits and challenges of computer-mediated communication in inter-cultural friendships and romance.

Describe the contact hypothesis and discuss its implications for intercultural relationships.

In the United States, a(n)____________ refers to someone you have been introduced to but not know very well, while a(n) _________ refers to someone you rely on to lend a hand when needed.

Social penetration theory suggests that an individual's reluctance to self-disclose decreases intimacy.

A pluralistic society is made up of people from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

While on exchange in the Netherlands, Martina, as Swiss engineering major, and Eduardo,a Brazilian physics major, were drawn to each other through their shared love of photography and drawing. This illustrates what theory?

Identify four constructive ways to nurture intercultural relationships (friendship or romance).

One's interpersonal communication skills are innate and cannot be improved.

A friendship between a man who is Hispanic and a woman who is Japanese is an interra-cial relationship.

Why Study Language and Intercultural Communication

Culture and the Primary Socialization Process

Language, Communication, Culture, and Power in Context

Language and Nonverbal Communication

Language and Identity in Intercultural Communication

Ethnocentricism and Othering

Intercultural Transitions

Language and Intercultural Conflict

Language and Intercultural Communication in the Global Workplace

Language, Interculturality, and Global Citizenship

Filters

In the United States, a(n)____ refers to someone you have been introduced to but not know very well, while a(n) _ refers to someone you rely on to lend a hand when needed.