Exam 6: Adapting to Others: Diversity and Communication

Self-talk consists of messages you tell someone else about yourself to help them manage their discomfort,emotions,or negative thoughts about situations.

Which of the following statements is true concerning cultural context?

A(n)_____cultural perspective requires an appreciation for and sensitivity to cultural differences.

Briefly explain at least two differences between a masculine and a feminine culture.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a culture that values a decentralized approach to power?

An expressive orientation toward communication values assertiveness and action.

The sense of confusion,anxiety,stress,or loss experienced when encountering a culture different from one's own is referred to as _____.

Masculine cultures value non-traditional sex roles for men and women.

Which of the following statements is true concerning finding similarities?

One technique described in your book for becoming more mindful is_____.

Stereotyping is _____.

Stereotyping is the judgment of others based on the assumption that we already know all we need to know.

_____ is the cognitive process in which we take into account another person's thoughts,values,background,and perspectives.

Cultures that tend to be future-oriented and value perseverance and thrift are said to have a _____ orientation to time.

According to Hofstede's research,which of the following is a typical value of a feminine culture?

According to Hofstede's research,which of the following is a characteristic of a culture that has a high level of uncertainty avoidance?

Explain why listening and asking questions is valuable for adapting to people from different cultures.

Stereotyping helps us consider the uniqueness of others.

The term often used to describe people born between 1943 and 1960 is_____.

A masculine approach to communication that involves assertiveness and action is described as a(n)_____ orientation.