Exam 6: Adapting to Others: Diversity and Communication

Which of the following most clearly describes the difference between empathy and sympathy?

The attitude that one's own cultural approaches are superior to others is called _____.

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

An expressive orientation toward communication values assertiveness and action.

A strategy for becoming other oriented in which you feel the emotional reaction the other person is experiencing is _____.

Which of the following is a characteristic of an individualist culture?

A culture that values teamwork over individual accomplishment would be known as a(n) _____ culture.

Jessica works for an American-based electronics firm and is visiting a company in Japan that makes similar products. Her interaction with people at the Japanese company will be an example of _____.

Stereotyping helps us to consider the uniqueness of others.

The United States is considered to be primarily an individualistic culture. Briefly explain why that is.

Describe the philosophy toward "similarities" as noted by anthropologists Clyde Kluckhohn and Henry Murray.

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

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

Define a high-context culture.

Define what it means to have a long-term time orientation.

In the framework for the stages of interpersonal communication competence, the first stage is called denial.

Discuss the difference between empathy and sympathy and give an example of each term.

Culture shock refers to the ability of people who visit another country to understand the historical value of the country's culture.

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

Feminine cultures value such things as being sensitive toward each other and enhancing the overall quality of life.