Question 1

An emotional reaction similar to what the other person is experiencing is

Accepted Answer

A) social centring. 
B) empathy. 
C) sympathy. 
D) adaptation. 
A) social centring. 
B) empathy. 
C) sympathy. 
D) adaptation.

Question 2

A Japanese businessperson visits Argentina and says, "These people are never on time. No wonder they can never catch up to us." This exemplifies

Accepted Answer

A) intercultural communication. 
B) self-talk. 
C) relational empathy. 
D) ethnocentrism. 
A) intercultural communication. 
B) self-talk. 
C) relational empathy. 
D) ethnocentrism.

Question 3

Discuss the differences between masculine and feminine cultural perspectives.

Accepted Answer

More masculine cultures tend to value mo

Question 4

Social decentring is

Accepted Answer

A) an easy process. 
B) harder when the difference between ourselves and the other person is greater. 
C) based on how the other person responds. 
D) part of the adaptation process. 
A) an easy process. 
B) harder when the difference between ourselves and the other person is greater. 
C) based on how the other person responds. 
D) part of the adaptation process.

Question 5

Match the words below with the definitions.Words are used only once.
-Process of developing an emotional reaction that is similar to the reaction being experienced by another person.

Accepted Answer

A) globalization 
B) enculturation 
C) world view 
D) social decentring 
E) empathy
F)third culture
G)acculturation
H)gender
I)race
J)sympathy 
A) globalization 
B) enculturation 
C) world view 
D) social decentring 
E) empathy
F)third culture
G)acculturation
H)gender
I)race
J)sympathy

Question 6

Adjusting our behaviours to accord with the individual, the relationship, and the situation is

Accepted Answer

A) empathy. 
B) adaptation. 
C) sympathy. 
D) social empathy. 
A) empathy. 
B) adaptation. 
C) sympathy. 
D) social empathy.

Question 7

The more we understand about a person's ________, the more likely we will understand the values, norms, roles, and rules of that person's culture.

Accepted Answer

A) enculteration 
B) intercultural communication 
C) world view 
D) ethnocentrism 
A) enculteration 
B) intercultural communication 
C) world view 
D) ethnocentrism

Question 8

Those who are close to their parents, feel special, are goal- and team-oriented, and focus on achievement are likely

Accepted Answer

A) Millenials. 
B) Generation X. 
C) Baby Boomers. 
D) Matures. 
A) Millenials. 
B) Generation X. 
C) Baby Boomers. 
D) Matures.

Question 9

"I was so sorry to learn that you have to retake the exam" exemplifies

Accepted Answer

A) relational empathy. 
B) adaptation. 
C) empathy. 
D) sympathy. 
A) relational empathy. 
B) adaptation. 
C) empathy. 
D) sympathy.

Question 10

Match the words below with the definitions.Words are used only once.
-A cognitive process in which we take into account another person's thoughts, feelings, values, background, and perspective.

Accepted Answer

A) globalization 
B) enculturation 
C) world view 
D) social decentring 
E) empathy
F)third culture
G)acculturation
H)gender
I)race
J)sympathy 
A) globalization 
B) enculturation 
C) world view 
D) social decentring 
E) empathy
F)third culture
G)acculturation
H)gender
I)race
J)sympathy

Question 11

To be a flexible communicator with someone from a different culture all of the following skills and strategies apply EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) be willing to learn as you communicate. 
B) recognize that cultural generalizations that you learn from research may not always apply. 
C) play close attention to a person's nonverbal cues when you begin communicating and then adjust yours accordingly. 
D) assume that the other person will communicate in the same way that you do. 
A) be willing to learn as you communicate. 
B) recognize that cultural generalizations that you learn from research may not always apply. 
C) play close attention to a person's nonverbal cues when you begin communicating and then adjust yours accordingly. 
D) assume that the other person will communicate in the same way that you do.

Question 12

Jerod is visiting Norway as a exchange student.During his third week in the country he began to experience a sense of confusion, anxiety and stress.He began to question the wisdom of committing himself to this exchange.Based upon Jerod's reaction, what is he most likely experiencing?

Accepted Answer

A) culture shock. 
B) ethnocentrism. 
C) third-culture. 
D) acculturation. 
A) culture shock. 
B) ethnocentrism. 
C) third-culture. 
D) acculturation.

Question 13

What are the differences between Millenials and Generation X? Discuss the impact these differences may have on communication between these two age groups.

Accepted Answer

*Generation X is characterized by the fo

Question 14

Individuals from low-context cultures

Accepted Answer

A) rely more on language to send and interpret information. 
B) are perceived as attractive, knowledgeable, and trustworthy. 
C) follow unspoken rules of dress, conduct, and communication. 
D) are skilled in interpreting unspoken, contextual messages. 
A) rely more on language to send and interpret information. 
B) are perceived as attractive, knowledgeable, and trustworthy. 
C) follow unspoken rules of dress, conduct, and communication. 
D) are skilled in interpreting unspoken, contextual messages.

Question 15

How may an individual from a low-context culture have problems communicating within a high context culture?

Accepted Answer

Low-context cultures rely mostly on lang

Question 16

All cultures have all of the following in common EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) Having rules for etiquette. 
B) Using facial expressions to express emotions. 
C) Valuing some degree of collaboration or cooperation. 
D) Avoiding conflict. 
A) Having rules for etiquette. 
B) Using facial expressions to express emotions. 
C) Valuing some degree of collaboration or cooperation. 
D) Avoiding conflict.

Question 17

Social institutions, aesthetics, and language are all things that are included in

Accepted Answer

A) the values of culture. 
B) the goals of culture. 
C) cultural elements. 
D) the contexts of culture. 
A) the values of culture. 
B) the goals of culture. 
C) cultural elements. 
D) the contexts of culture.

An emotional reaction similar to what the other person is experiencing is

A Japanese businessperson visits Argentina and says, "These people are never on time. No wonder they can never catch up to us." This exemplifies

Discuss the differences between masculine and feminine cultural perspectives.

Social decentring is

Match the words below with the definitions.Words are used only once. -Process of developing an emotional reaction that is similar to the reaction being experienced by another person.

Adjusting our behaviours to accord with the individual, the relationship, and the situation is

The more we understand about a person's ________, the more likely we will understand the values, norms, roles, and rules of that person's culture.

Those who are close to their parents, feel special, are goal- and team-oriented, and focus on achievement are likely

"I was so sorry to learn that you have to retake the exam" exemplifies

Match the words below with the definitions.Words are used only once. -A cognitive process in which we take into account another person's thoughts, feelings, values, background, and perspective.

To be a flexible communicator with someone from a different culture all of the following skills and strategies apply EXCEPT

Jerod is visiting Norway as a exchange student.During his third week in the country he began to experience a sense of confusion, anxiety and stress.He began to question the wisdom of committing himself to this exchange.Based upon Jerod's reaction, what is he most likely experiencing?

What are the differences between Millenials and Generation X? Discuss the impact these differences may have on communication between these two age groups.

Individuals from low-context cultures

How may an individual from a low-context culture have problems communicating within a high context culture?

All cultures have all of the following in common EXCEPT

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An emotional reaction similar to what the other person is experiencing is

A Japanese businessperson visits Argentina and says, "These people are never on time. No wonder they can never catch up to us." This exemplifies

Discuss the differences between masculine and feminine cultural perspectives.

Social decentring is

Match the words below with the definitions.Words are used only once. -Process of developing an emotional reaction that is similar to the reaction being experienced by another person.

Adjusting our behaviours to accord with the individual, the relationship, and the situation is

The more we understand about a person's ________, the more likely we will understand the values, norms, roles, and rules of that person's culture.

Those who are close to their parents, feel special, are goal- and team-oriented, and focus on achievement are likely

"I was so sorry to learn that you have to retake the exam" exemplifies

Match the words below with the definitions.Words are used only once. -A cognitive process in which we take into account another person's thoughts, feelings, values, background, and perspective.

To be a flexible communicator with someone from a different culture all of the following skills and strategies apply EXCEPT

Jerod is visiting Norway as a exchange student.During his third week in the country he began to experience a sense of confusion, anxiety and stress.He began to question the wisdom of committing himself to this exchange.Based upon Jerod's reaction, what is he most likely experiencing?

What are the differences between Millenials and Generation X? Discuss the impact these differences may have on communication between these two age groups.

Individuals from low-context cultures

How may an individual from a low-context culture have problems communicating within a high context culture?

All cultures have all of the following in common EXCEPT

Social institutions, aesthetics, and language are all things that are included in

Introduction to Interpersonal Communication

Interpersonal Communication and Self

Interpersonal Communication and Perception

Listening and Responding

Verbal Communication Skills

Non-Verbal Communication Skills

Conflict Management Skills

Understanding Interpersonal Relationships

Developing, Maintaining, and Ending Interpersonal Relationships

Interpersonal Relationships at Home, Through

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