Deck 5: Intercultural Communication

Question 1

Rogers and Steinfatt (1999) defined intercultural communication as

A) the exchange of information between individuals who are "alike culturally."
B) the exchange of information between individuals who are "unalike culturally."
C) the exchange of information across cultures.
D) the exchange of information within the same culture.

Answer 1

the exchange of information between individuals who are "unalike culturally."

Question 2

Klopf (1991) states culture is

A) "that part of the environment made by humans."
B) "that part of the environment not made by humans."
C) "an expression of language and geography."
D) "an expression of language and ideas."

Answer 2

"that part of the environment made by humans."

Question 3

Klopf (1991) states culture is

A) made by humans
B) not made by humans
C) a state of mind.
D) found in a museum.

Answer 3

made by humans

Question 4

Intercultural Communication is

A) a unique discipline of communication.
B) one of the oldest fields within the discipline of communication
C) the study of communication between cultures.
D) an extension of social psychology.

Question 5

Intercultural pioneer Edward T. Hall

A) focused on how people interact rather than studying the culture as a single, distinct way of living.
B) focused on the culture as a single, distinct way of living rather than how people interact.
C) learned about intercultural communication during the Korean War.
D) learned about intercultural communication during World War I.

Question 6

Intercultural pioneer Edward T. Hall

A) focused on the national level, and how culture is a practical part of everyone's lives.
B) focused on the local level, and how culture is a practical part of everyone's lives.
C) focused on the family level, and how culture is a practical part of everyone's lives.
D) focused on how a whole culture, from a larger perspective interacts with other cultures.

Question 7

Intercultural pioneer Edward T. Hall focused primarily on

A) cultural aspects like time, space, gestures and voice as part of culture.
B) cultural aspects like time and gestures as part of culture.
C) the cultural aspects of space.
D) artifacts as a representation of culture.

Question 8

The 2000 U.S. Census for the first time allowed people to

A) indicate their affiliation or identification with more than one racial or ethnic category.
B) indicate their affiliation or identification with one racial or ethnic category, but increased the number of categories.
C) indicate their affiliation or identification with only one racial or ethnic category.
D) create their own identification with one racial or ethnic category.

Question 9

The 2000 U.S. Census for the first time allowed people to

A) indicate their affiliation or identification with more than one racial or ethnic category.
B) not indicate their affiliation or identification with one racial or ethnic category
C) let people create their own racial and/or ethnic categories.
D) eliminated racial and ethnic categories

Question 10

In terms of the characteristics of intercultural communication

A) Culture is an expression of geography.
B) Culture is an expression of language.
C) Cultures share a common experience of history and tradition that we inherit.
D) Cultures share a common experience of history and tradition that we learn.

Question 11

In terms of the characteristics of intercultural communication, rites of initiation,

A) serve the purpose of banishment from the community.
B) serve the purpose of socialization into the community.
C) mean we have become a man or woman.
D) mean we have increased rights and responsibilities.

Question 12

In terms of the characteristics of intercultural communication, rites of initiation could include

A) getting your first driver's license
B) voting for the first time.
C) being legally allowed to purchase alcohol for the first time.
D) all of the answers provided.

Question 13

In terms of the characteristics of intercultural communication, cultures share

A) geography.
B) geography and language.
C) common values and principles.
D) common attitudes.

Question 14

In terms of the characteristics of intercultural communication, cultures could share

A) where they are located
B) a common language or languages
C) food, music, or styles of dress
D) all of the answers provided

Question 15

In terms of the characteristics of intercultural communication, communities share

A) a common purpose and a sense of mission
B) multiple purposes and more than one mission
C) geography.
D) geography and language.

Question 16

In terms of the characteristics of intercultural communication, cultures have common

A) language and geography.
B) symbols, boundaries, status, language and rituals.
C) classifications of status.
D) rituals.

Question 17

Co-cultures are groups whose

A) behaviors and language establish a group.
B) behaviors and customs establish a group.
C) beliefs, customs or behaviors, while similar to those of the larger culture, make it distinct as its own culture.
D) beliefs, customs or behaviors, while different from those of the larger culture, make it distinct as its own culture.

Question 18

In terms of co-languages, argot is a secret or specialized language for a group of

A) professionals.
B) customers.
C) gender.
D) criminals.

Question 19

In terms of co-languages, cant is a profession-specific language used by

A) non-professionals.
B) professionals.
C) customers.
D) criminals.

Question 20

In terms of co-languages, jargon is a profession-specific language used by

A) non-professionals.
B) professionals.
C) customers.
D) criminals.

Question 21

In terms of co-languages, slang is a word

A) or words used by young people.
B) or words used by a specific cultural group.
C) which takes the place of a standard or traditional word in order to add an unconventional, non-standard, humorous or rebellious effect.
D) which is a standard or traditional word used in order to add an conventional, standard, humorous or rebellious effect.

Question 22

In individualistic cultures, people tend to value

A) family and community
B) individual freedom and personal independence.
C) material wealth.
D) money.

Question 23

In individualistic cultures, people tend to

A) do everything for the common good
B) value their personal freedoms
C) believe each according to their needs, each according to their abilities
D) value their employer as child might value a parent

Question 24

In individualistic cultures, people tend to

A) not want to stand out
B) focus on the individual, not the community or corporation
C) prefer to say "we" instead of "I"
D) read Ayn Rand.

Question 25

In implict-rule cultures, rules and norms for behavior are

A) discussed and expectations clearly to make sure the rules are known.
B) are implied and known by everyone, but not always clearly stated.
C) are discussed in books and codes of conduct.
D) are established by a matriarch or patriarch.

Question 26

Prejudice involves

A) negative behavior towards a specific group of people.
B) negative behavior towards a general group or groups of people.
C) a positive preconceived judgment or opinion that guides conduct or social behavior.
D) a negative preconceived judgment or opinion that guides conduct or social behavior.

Question 27

According to Klopf (1991), culture is "that part of the environment made by humans."

Question 28

Intercultural pioneer Edward T. Hall focused on how people interact rather than studying the culture as a single, distinct way of living.

Question 29

Intercultural pioneer Edward T. Hall focused on the national level, and how culture is a practical part of everyone's lives.

Question 30

The 2000 U.S. Census for the first time allowed people to indicate their affiliation or identification with more than one racial or ethnic category.

Question 31

The statement "Cultures share a common experience of history and tradition that we learn." is correct in terms of the characteristics of intercultural communication.

Question 32

Co-cultures are groups whose beliefs, customs or behaviors, while different from those of the larger culture, make it distinct as its own culture.

Question 33

In terms of co-languages, slang is a word or words used by young people.

Question 34

In individualistic cultures, people tend to value family and community over personal needs or wants.

Question 35

Explicit-rule cultures: People discuss rules and expectations clearly to be sure rules are known.

Question 36

Describe the importance of intercultural communication and its role in the communication process.

Question 37

List and describe four characteristics of intercultural communication.

Question 38

Define and describe slang.

Question 39

Describe what people who live in individualistic cultures may value.

Question 40

In implicit-rule cultures, rules and norms for behavior are implied and known by everyone, but not always clearly stated. Since they are not always clearly stated, how do they members of the culture learn them? Please include a clear example in your response.

Question 41

Define and describe explicit rule-cultures.

Question 42

Prejudice involves a negative preconceived judgment or opinion that guides conduct or social behavior. Please discuss how preconceived judgments including prejudice impact communication and provide an example