Question 1

What is mindfulness? What is mindlessness? How can mindfulness enhance your ability to understand, respect, and adapt to others?

Accepted Answer

Mindfulness is the practice of being fully present and aware of our thoughts, feelings, and surroundings in the present moment. It involves paying attention to our experiences without judgment and being open and accepting of whatever arises.

On the other hand, mindlessness refers to being on autopilot, going through the motions without being fully aware or present. It involves being disconnected from our experiences and reacting without conscious thought.

Mindfulness can enhance our ability to understand, respect, and adapt to others by helping us become more attuned to their thoughts, feelings, and needs. When we are mindful, we are better able to listen actively, empathize with others, and respond thoughtfully rather than reactively. This can lead to deeper understanding and respect for others' perspectives and experiences.

Additionally, mindfulness can help us regulate our emotions and reduce reactivity, allowing us to approach interactions with others with greater calm and clarity. This can lead to more effective communication and conflict resolution, as well as a greater ability to adapt to different personalities and situations.

Overall, practicing mindfulness can help us cultivate a greater sense of empathy, compassion, and understanding towards others, ultimately enhancing our relationships and interactions with those around us.

Question 2

Most prejudices are negative.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Which of the following statements would be made by someone from a low context culture?

Accepted Answer

A)  "I rely on facial expressions to interpret what others mean." 
B)  "Feelings are a valuable source of information." 
C)  "I try to maintain harmony in my communication with others." 
D)  "I like to be accurate, clear, and direct when I talk to others." 
E)  "I communicate in an indirect fashion." 
A)  "I rely on facial expressions to interpret what others mean." 
B)  "Feelings are a valuable source of information." 
C)  "I try to maintain harmony in my communication with others." 
D)  "I like to be accurate, clear, and direct when I talk to others." 
E)  "I communicate in an indirect fashion." D

Question 4

In low-context cultures, most meaning is primarily expressed through language.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which cultural dimension would be characterized by the following components: (1) subordinates should be consulted; (2) privileges and status symbols are frowned upon, (3) parents treat their children as equals, and (4) teachers expect students to express their opinions in class?

Accepted Answer

A)  individualism 
B)  collectivism 
C)  polychronic 
D)  low power distance 
E)  high power distance 
A)  individualism 
B)  collectivism 
C)  polychronic 
D)  low power distance 
E)  high power distance

Question 6

Mindfulness involves being fully aware-in your _________________, emotional feelings, and conscious mind-of the present moment without making judgments.

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive thoughts 
B)  stereotypical thinking 
C)  physical body 
D)  interpretations 
E)  logical judgments 
A)  cognitive thoughts 
B)  stereotypical thinking 
C)  physical body 
D)  interpretations 
E)  logical judgments

Question 7

In a collectivist culture,

Accepted Answer

A)  there is greater readiness to cooperate with others. 
B)  individual uniqueness is an important value. 
C)  independence is worth pursuing. 
D)  personal achievement is rewarded. 
E)  None of the above is characteristic of a collectivist culture. 
A)  there is greater readiness to cooperate with others. 
B)  individual uniqueness is an important value. 
C)  independence is worth pursuing. 
D)  personal achievement is rewarded. 
E)  None of the above is characteristic of a collectivist culture.

Question 8

In high context cultures, messages are

Accepted Answer

A)  implicit. 
B)  explicit. 
C)  objective. 
D)  factual. 
E)  direct. 
A)  implicit. 
B)  explicit. 
C)  objective. 
D)  factual. 
E)  direct.

Question 9

According to Communication Accommodation Theory, when we sense that another group has more power than we do, we often resent and reject their style of communicating.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Numerous studies searching for scientific proof of biological differences among racial groups have reached the following conclusion:

Accepted Answer

A)  There are only three identifiable races: European, African, and Asian. 
B)  There are no pure races: 99.9 percent of DNA sequences are common to all humans. 
C)  The human species, homo sapiens, had its origins in China. 
D)  There are only three pure races: European, African, and Asian. 
E)  There are only five identifiable races: Caucasians, Malays, Native Americans, Ethopians, and Mongolians. 
A)  There are only three identifiable races: European, African, and Asian. 
B)  There are no pure races: 99.9 percent of DNA sequences are common to all humans. 
C)  The human species, homo sapiens, had its origins in China. 
D)  There are only three pure races: European, African, and Asian. 
E)  There are only five identifiable races: Caucasians, Malays, Native Americans, Ethopians, and Mongolians.

Question 11

According to Hofstede's dimensions of culture, which of the following countries is ranked the highest in terms of masculine values?

Accepted Answer

A)  U.S.A. 
B)  Japan 
C)  Italy 
D)  Mexico 
E)  Israel 
A)  U.S.A. 
B)  Japan 
C)  Italy 
D)  Mexico 
E)  Israel

Question 12

Geert Hofstede and Edward Hall identify several dimensions of culture. Select and name four of these dimensions/characteristics and indicate how they impact effective and ethical communication.

Accepted Answer

Geert Hofstede and Edward Hall have iden

Question 13

The concept of culture is much broader than words such as nationality, race, and ethnicity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

To someone from a collectivist culture, a U.S. communicator's style and behavior may be viewed as selfish, arrogant, antagonistic, and impatient.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

If you were from an individualistic, low-context, low power distance culture and had to work with a colleague from a collectivist, high-context, high power distance culture, what strategies would you use to communicate effectively with your coworker?

Accepted Answer

To effectively communicate with a collea

Question 16

"What is your race?" How would you answer this question? Is race a legitimate way of classifying people or a biologically meaningless concept? Conclude your essay with the definition of race you would use when addressing the above question.

Accepted Answer

The question "What is your race?" is a c

Question 17

In the United States, whiteness is a culture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Define the terms culture and co-cultures. To what culture and co-cultures do you belong and how have they affected your attitudes and behavior?

Accepted Answer

Culture can be defined as the shared bel

Question 19

The United States ranks number one among the most individualistic countries in the world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Your textbook claims that whiteness is a culture. Provide reasons and examples that support this claim. If you disagree with this claim, provide reasons and examples that refute this claim.

Accepted Answer

The claim that whiteness is a culture is

What is mindfulness? What is mindlessness? How can mindfulness enhance your ability to understand, respect, and adapt to others?

Most prejudices are negative.

Which of the following statements would be made by someone from a low context culture?

In low-context cultures, most meaning is primarily expressed through language.

Which cultural dimension would be characterized by the following components: (1) subordinates should be consulted; (2) privileges and status symbols are frowned upon, (3) parents treat their children as equals, and (4) teachers expect students to express their opinions in class?

Mindfulness involves being fully aware-in your _________________, emotional feelings, and conscious mind-of the present moment without making judgments.

In a collectivist culture,

In high context cultures, messages are

According to Communication Accommodation Theory, when we sense that another group has more power than we do, we often resent and reject their style of communicating.

Numerous studies searching for scientific proof of biological differences among racial groups have reached the following conclusion:

According to Hofstede's dimensions of culture, which of the following countries is ranked the highest in terms of masculine values?

Geert Hofstede and Edward Hall identify several dimensions of culture. Select and name four of these dimensions/characteristics and indicate how they impact effective and ethical communication.

The concept of culture is much broader than words such as nationality, race, and ethnicity.

To someone from a collectivist culture, a U.S. communicator's style and behavior may be viewed as selfish, arrogant, antagonistic, and impatient.

If you were from an individualistic, low-context, low power distance culture and had to work with a colleague from a collectivist, high-context, high power distance culture, what strategies would you use to communicate effectively with your coworker?

"What is your race?" How would you answer this question? Is race a legitimate way of classifying people or a biologically meaningless concept? Conclude your essay with the definition of race you would use when addressing the above question.

In the United States, whiteness is a culture.

Define the terms culture and co-cultures. To what culture and co-cultures do you belong and how have they affected your attitudes and behavior?

The United States ranks number one among the most individualistic countries in the world.

Your textbook claims that whiteness is a culture. Provide reasons and examples that support this claim. If you disagree with this claim, provide reasons and examples that refute this claim.

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Exam 3: Adapting to Others

What is mindfulness? What is mindlessness? How can mindfulness enhance your ability to understand, respect, and adapt to others?

Most prejudices are negative.

Which of the following statements would be made by someone from a low context culture?

In low-context cultures, most meaning is primarily expressed through language.

Which cultural dimension would be characterized by the following components: (1) subordinates should be consulted; (2) privileges and status symbols are frowned upon, (3) parents treat their children as equals, and (4) teachers expect students to express their opinions in class?

Mindfulness involves being fully aware-in your _________________, emotional feelings, and conscious mind-of the present moment without making judgments.

In a collectivist culture,

In high context cultures, messages are

According to Communication Accommodation Theory, when we sense that another group has more power than we do, we often resent and reject their style of communicating.

Numerous studies searching for scientific proof of biological differences among racial groups have reached the following conclusion:

According to Hofstede's dimensions of culture, which of the following countries is ranked the highest in terms of masculine values?

Geert Hofstede and Edward Hall identify several dimensions of culture. Select and name four of these dimensions/characteristics and indicate how they impact effective and ethical communication.

The concept of culture is much broader than words such as nationality, race, and ethnicity.

To someone from a collectivist culture, a U.S. communicator's style and behavior may be viewed as selfish, arrogant, antagonistic, and impatient.

If you were from an individualistic, low-context, low power distance culture and had to work with a colleague from a collectivist, high-context, high power distance culture, what strategies would you use to communicate effectively with your coworker?

"What is your race?" How would you answer this question? Is race a legitimate way of classifying people or a biologically meaningless concept? Conclude your essay with the definition of race you would use when addressing the above question.

In the United States, whiteness is a culture.

Define the terms culture and co-cultures. To what culture and co-cultures do you belong and how have they affected your attitudes and behavior?

The United States ranks number one among the most individualistic countries in the world.

Your textbook claims that whiteness is a culture. Provide reasons and examples that support this claim. If you disagree with this claim, provide reasons and examples that refute this claim.

Human Communication

Understanding Your Self

Listening

Verbal Communication

Nonverbal Communication

Understanding Interpersonal Relationships

Improving Interpersonal Communication

Professional Relationships

Working in Groups

Group Decision Making and Problem Solving

Planning Your Presentation

Content and Organization

Language and Delivery

Speaking to Inform

Speaking to Persuade

Filters