Exam 3: Adapting to Others

Which theory explains that powerful, wealthy groups at the top of a society determine who will communicate and be listened to?

The Japanese, African Americans, and Latin Americans are examples of high-context cultures.

One research study concluded that Americans are writing and caring "less about community bonds and obligations" and more about themselves.

According to Hofstede, the people of Malaysia, Guatemala, the Philippines, and Mexico live in a(n) __________ culture.

The term culture is limited to a person's country of origin, skin color, or ancestral heritage.

The gender expectations dimension focuses on expectations about suitable

People who believe that their culture is a superior culture with special rights and privileges that are or should be denied to others would be classified as

If you cling to one way of seeing a person or interpreting an event, you have stopped being mindful.

If you have positive or negative attitudes about an individual or cultural group based on little or no direct experience with that person or group, you would be classified as

Mindfulness occurs when you are fully aware of the present moment without making hasty judgments.

According to intercultural communication scholars Myron Lustig and Jolene Koester, each dimension of culture can be viewed as a continuum of ___________ that a culture must make, rather than either/or categories.

Muted Group Theory claims that because powerful, wealthy groups at the top of U.S. society determine who will communicate and be listened to, women, the poor, and people of color have difficulty participating and being heard.

In feminine value societies, gender roles overlap: Both women and men are supposed to be modest, tender, and concerned with the quality of life.

Culture does not affect your life in obvious ways.

After reading Chapter 3, Understanding Others, identify three intercultural communication strategies you plan to use when interacting with people from other cultures. Explain the principle, justify your choice, and provide examples of how these principles can help you understand, respect, and adapt to others.

The Know Thy Self feature "Questions of Faith" explains and justifies Stephen Prothero's call for religious literacy. What misconceptions do you or people you know have about religion? How do these misconceptions affect the way we interact with people of other faiths?

Which of the following countries is the lowest power distance culture?

Prejudice is the mistaken belief that your culture is a superior culture with special rights and privileges that are, or should be denied to, others.

Communication Accommodation Theory states that in every communication situation, we compare ourselves to speakers from other groups. Choose two of the four principles of Communication Accommodation Theory and explain how they can help you understand and adapt to others.

According to Hofstede, intercultural communication is an aspect of a culture that can be measured relative to other cultures.