Exam 4: Interpersonal Communication and Diversity: Adapting to Others

Which of the following cultures values an equal, or decentralized, distribution of power?

Individualistic cultures tend to be more loosely knit socially.

Liam has just transferred from a community college to a large university.He is aware that this new culture will likely be more formal and less friendly than his old school, and he wants to make a good impression.Therefore, one of the ways Liam adapts is to address each of his professors as "Doctor" until and unless he is told differently.What type of adaptation has Liam used?

How are stereotyping and prejudice related? Name three ways they are perpetuated.

Which of the following cultures emphasizes achievement, assertiveness, heroism, and material wealth?

Communication researcher Milton Bennett calls the ultimate other-oriented principle the "Platinum Rule," which states:

Buying your friend flowers to apologize after a fight is an example of

Brenda is from the Netherlands and has made every attempt to "fit in" with her new American friends.While they may not be consciously aware of it, those friends have also been trying to adapt to Brenda's communication behaviors.This is illustrated in

The group of people born between 1961 and 1981 is called

The selection committee was looking over the résumé of Abdul Ishtar, who had applied for the Dean of the College position.His records showed that he was born and raised in South Yemen, but had been in the United States for the past 25 years.He has been chair of the psychology department of a regional university for the past 12 years.His letters of recommendation were excellent.Some of the women on the committee expressed concern about the ability of a man raised in an Islamic culture to treat women fairly and objectively.Their resistance resulted in his being excluded as a finalist.Which barrier to effective interpersonal communication does this example reflect?