Question 1

Social decentering is described as the _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  process of mentally verbalizing messages that help a person become more mindful 
B)  cognitive process through which we take into consideration another person's thoughts, values, background, and perspectives 
C)  emotional reaction that is similar to the reaction being experienced by others 
D)  focusing on oneself in the midst of a social situation

Question 2

Review the six stages of the intercultural communication framework.

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Question 3

A collectivistic culture recognizes the importance of the individual.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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

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Question 5

Describe some characteristics of a masculine approach to communication.

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Question 6

During his job interview, Randall was careful to notice the expressions on the face of his interviewer as this helped him to verify the meaning of the words he heard. Randall is being aware of cultural context.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following cultures would be considered a low-context culture?

Accepted Answer

A)  United States 
B)  Japan 
C)  Mexico 
D)  Iraq

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Caring for the less fortunate 
B)  Traditional roles for men and women 
C)  Building relationships is more important than the task 
D)  Being sensitive toward others

Question 9

Essentially, men often communicate to report and women often communicate to establish rapport.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Ethnicity is considered a _____ classification.

Accepted Answer

A)  moral 
B)  psychological 
C)  physiological 
D)  social

Question 11

Which of the following statements is TRUE concerning the process of finding similarities in people we meet?

Accepted Answer

A)  An accurate way to assess similarities is to focus on appearance and clothing. 
B)  It is important to explore a person's background and cultural values. 
C)  Finding similarities cannot enhance communication. 
D)  Once we find similarities, we can assume the other person will have similar views on most issues.

Question 12

It is estimated that by the year _____, more than 50% of the U.S. population will be nonwhite.

Accepted Answer

A)  2020 
B)  2050 
C)  2080 
D)  3020

Question 13

The belief that one's own cultural traditions are superior to those of other countries is called ____.

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Question 14

A cultural group within a larger culture is referred to as a _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  trans-culture 
B)  bi-culture 
C)  semi-culture 
D)  co-culture

Question 15

Explain the concept of worldview and offer one example of your own.

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Question 16

A culture that values personal accomplishment would be known as a(n) _____ culture.

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Question 17

To adjust your behavior in response to the other person or persons you are communicating with is to _____.

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Question 18

A fear or aversion toward gay and lesbian people is called _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  heterophobia 
B)  homophobia 
C)  agoraphobia 
D)  hominophobia

Question 19

The opposite of being other oriented is to be _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  collectivistic 
B)  egocentric 
C)  assertive 
D)  adaptive

Question 20

Briefly explain two characteristics of an individualistic culture.

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Exam 6: Adapting to Others: Diversity and Communication

Social decentering is described as the _____.

Review the six stages of the intercultural communication framework.

A collectivistic culture recognizes the importance of the individual.

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

Describe some characteristics of a masculine approach to communication.

During his job interview, Randall was careful to notice the expressions on the face of his interviewer as this helped him to verify the meaning of the words he heard. Randall is being aware of cultural context.

Which of the following cultures would be considered a low-context culture?

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

Essentially, men often communicate to report and women often communicate to establish rapport.

Ethnicity is considered a _____ classification.

Which of the following statements is TRUE concerning the process of finding similarities in people we meet?

It is estimated that by the year _____, more than 50% of the U.S. population will be nonwhite.

The belief that one's own cultural traditions are superior to those of other countries is called ____.

A cultural group within a larger culture is referred to as a _____.

Explain the concept of worldview and offer one example of your own.

A culture that values personal accomplishment would be known as a(n) _____ culture.

To adjust your behavior in response to the other person or persons you are communicating with is to _____.

A fear or aversion toward gay and lesbian people is called _____.

The opposite of being other oriented is to be _____.

Briefly explain two characteristics of an individualistic culture.