Question 1

Stereotypes are an affliction only of the uneducated and unintelligent.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Flexible stereotyping is less problematic than inflexible stereotyping.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Prejudicial attitudes like "I didn't get the promotion because they needed to meet an affirmative action quota" reflect what function of prejudice? ​

Accepted Answer

A) ​value-expressive 
B) ​utilitarian 
C) ​ego-defensive 
D) ​knowledge 
E) ​reward 
A) ​value-expressive 
B) ​utilitarian 
C) ​ego-defensive 
D) ​knowledge 
E) ​reward

Question 4

When prejudicial attitudes provide some benefit to the person that holds them,what functions do they serve? ​

Accepted Answer

A) ​ego-defensive 
B) ​reward 
C) ​utilitarian 
D) ​value-expressive 
E) ​knowledge 
A) ​ego-defensive 
B) ​reward 
C) ​utilitarian 
D) ​value-expressive 
E) ​knowledge

Question 5

Culture shock is caused by the transition from a familiar culture to an unfamiliar one.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The notion that one's culture is superior to any other is known as: ​

Accepted Answer

A) ​egocentric 
B) ​ethnocentrism 
C) ​supracentrism 
D) ​Hellenism 
E) ​transnationalism 
A) ​egocentric 
B) ​ethnocentrism 
C) ​supracentrism 
D) ​Hellenism 
E) ​transnationalism

Question 7

Prejudice amounts to a rational generalization about a category of people.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Working to maintain your culture while living in another culture is not helpful.
​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

​Explain why stereotypes interfere with intercultural communication. How can we avoid stereotyping?

Accepted Answer

Stereotypes interfere with intercultural

Question 10

Which of the following is not true about racism? ​

Accepted Answer

A) ​racism is only a problem in the U.S. 
B) ​racism is on the rise throughout the world 
C) ​racism is driven by culture and economics 
D) ​racism is driven by psychology and history 
E) ​racism has been present throughout history 
A) ​racism is only a problem in the U.S. 
B) ​racism is on the rise throughout the world 
C) ​racism is driven by culture and economics 
D) ​racism is driven by psychology and history 
E) ​racism has been present throughout history

Question 11

​The process of learning to live in a new culture is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A) ​immersion 
B) ​acculturation 
C) ​emulation 
D) ​ integration 
E) ​inclusion 
A) ​immersion 
B) ​acculturation 
C) ​emulation 
D) ​ integration 
E) ​inclusion

Question 12

A conviction that one's own culture is superior to all other cultures is known as:           ​

Accepted Answer

A) ​ethnocentrism 
B) ​egoism 
C) ​endoculturalism 
D) ​multiculturalism 
E) ​pleurisy 
A) ​ethnocentrism 
B) ​egoism 
C) ​endoculturalism 
D) ​multiculturalism 
E) ​pleurisy

Question 13

When a particular group of people are singled out to bear the blame for certain events or circumstances,this type of prejudice is caused by: ​

Accepted Answer

A) ​scapegoating 
B) ​societal sources 
C) ​maintaining social identity 
D) ​reinforcing cultural identity 
A) ​scapegoating 
B) ​societal sources 
C) ​maintaining social identity 
D) ​reinforcing cultural identity

Question 14

What is ethnocentrism? What impact does it have on intercultural communication?​

Accepted Answer

Ethnocentrism is the belief that one's o

Question 15

What is the difference between prejudice and racism? Define each and explain.​

Accepted Answer

Prejudice and racism are often used inte

Question 16

Culture shock refers to: ​

Accepted Answer

A) ​major changes originating within one's home culture 
B) ​a mental state experienced by an individual when transitioning between a familiar culture to an unfamiliar culture 
C) ​major changes originating outside one's home culture 
D) ​the perception that one's home culture is overwhelmed by external cultural forces 
A) ​major changes originating within one's home culture 
B) ​a mental state experienced by an individual when transitioning between a familiar culture to an unfamiliar culture 
C) ​major changes originating outside one's home culture 
D) ​the perception that one's home culture is overwhelmed by external cultural forces

Question 17

Prejudice serves no function.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The process of learning to live in a new culture is referred to as:       ​

Accepted Answer

A) ​ immersion 
B) ​acculturation 
C) ​emulation 
D) ​ integration 
E) ​inclusion 
A) ​ immersion 
B) ​acculturation 
C) ​emulation 
D) ​ integration 
E) ​inclusion

Question 19

Explain the four functions that prejudice may serve and give an example for each one.​

Accepted Answer

Prejudice can serve four main functions:

Question 20

Explain the concepts of societal sources,maintaining social identity,and scapegoating as they relate to prejudice. ​

Accepted Answer

Societal sources of prejudice refer to t

Stereotypes are an affliction only of the uneducated and unintelligent.

Flexible stereotyping is less problematic than inflexible stereotyping.

Prejudicial attitudes like "I didn't get the promotion because they needed to meet an affirmative action quota" reflect what function of prejudice?

When prejudicial attitudes provide some benefit to the person that holds them,what functions do they serve?

Culture shock is caused by the transition from a familiar culture to an unfamiliar one.

The notion that one's culture is superior to any other is known as:

Prejudice amounts to a rational generalization about a category of people.

Working to maintain your culture while living in another culture is not helpful.

Explain why stereotypes interfere with intercultural communication. How can we avoid stereotyping?

Which of the following is not true about racism?

The process of learning to live in a new culture is referred to as:

A conviction that one's own culture is superior to all other cultures is known as:

When a particular group of people are singled out to bear the blame for certain events or circumstances,this type of prejudice is caused by:

What is ethnocentrism? What impact does it have on intercultural communication?

What is the difference between prejudice and racism? Define each and explain.

Culture shock refers to:

Prejudice serves no function.

The process of learning to live in a new culture is referred to as:

Explain the four functions that prejudice may serve and give an example for each one.

Explain the concepts of societal sources,maintaining social identity,and scapegoating as they relate to prejudice.

Intercultural Communication: A Requirement for the Interdependent Global Society

Communication and Culture: The Voice and the Echo

The Deep Structure of Culture: Lessons From the Family

World-View: Cultural Explanations of Life and Death

Cultural History: Precursor to the Present and Future

Cultural Values: Road Maps for Behavior

Culture and Identity: Situating the Individual

Verbal Messages: Exchanging Ideas Through Language

Nonverbal Communications: The Messages of Action, Space, Time, and Silence

Intercultural Communication in Contexts: Applications in Business, Education, and Health-Care

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Exam 11: The Challenges of Intercultural Communication: Managing Differences

Stereotypes are an affliction only of the uneducated and unintelligent.​

Flexible stereotyping is less problematic than inflexible stereotyping.​

Prejudicial attitudes like "I didn't get the promotion because they needed to meet an affirmative action quota" reflect what function of prejudice? ​

When prejudicial attitudes provide some benefit to the person that holds them,what functions do they serve? ​

Culture shock is caused by the transition from a familiar culture to an unfamiliar one.

The notion that one's culture is superior to any other is known as: ​

Prejudice amounts to a rational generalization about a category of people.​

Working to maintain your culture while living in another culture is not helpful. ​

​Explain why stereotypes interfere with intercultural communication. How can we avoid stereotyping?

Which of the following is not true about racism? ​

​The process of learning to live in a new culture is referred to as:

A conviction that one's own culture is superior to all other cultures is known as: ​

When a particular group of people are singled out to bear the blame for certain events or circumstances,this type of prejudice is caused by: ​

What is ethnocentrism? What impact does it have on intercultural communication?​

What is the difference between prejudice and racism? Define each and explain.​

Culture shock refers to: ​

Prejudice serves no function.​

The process of learning to live in a new culture is referred to as: ​

Explain the four functions that prejudice may serve and give an example for each one.​

Explain the concepts of societal sources,maintaining social identity,and scapegoating as they relate to prejudice. ​

Intercultural Communication: A Requirement for the Interdependent Global Society

Communication and Culture: The Voice and the Echo

The Deep Structure of Culture: Lessons From the Family

World-View: Cultural Explanations of Life and Death

Cultural History: Precursor to the Present and Future

Cultural Values: Road Maps for Behavior

Culture and Identity: Situating the Individual

Verbal Messages: Exchanging Ideas Through Language

Nonverbal Communications: The Messages of Action, Space, Time, and Silence

Intercultural Communication in Contexts: Applications in Business, Education, and Health-Care

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Stereotypes are an affliction only of the uneducated and unintelligent.

Flexible stereotyping is less problematic than inflexible stereotyping.

Prejudicial attitudes like "I didn't get the promotion because they needed to meet an affirmative action quota" reflect what function of prejudice?

When prejudicial attitudes provide some benefit to the person that holds them,what functions do they serve?

The notion that one's culture is superior to any other is known as:

Prejudice amounts to a rational generalization about a category of people.

Working to maintain your culture while living in another culture is not helpful.

Explain why stereotypes interfere with intercultural communication. How can we avoid stereotyping?

Which of the following is not true about racism?

The process of learning to live in a new culture is referred to as:

A conviction that one's own culture is superior to all other cultures is known as:

When a particular group of people are singled out to bear the blame for certain events or circumstances,this type of prejudice is caused by:

What is ethnocentrism? What impact does it have on intercultural communication?

What is the difference between prejudice and racism? Define each and explain.

Culture shock refers to:

Prejudice serves no function.

The process of learning to live in a new culture is referred to as:

Explain the four functions that prejudice may serve and give an example for each one.

Explain the concepts of societal sources,maintaining social identity,and scapegoating as they relate to prejudice.