Question 1

Describe the relationship or connection between ethnocentrism, stereotyping, and prejudice.

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Question 2

What is code sensitivity?

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A)   a cognitive style that emphasizes open-mindedness about differences
B)   the frustration and early termination of communication in intercultural communication
C)   using words and nonverbal communication that are easy for the interpreter to understand
D)   assuming that others think and act as we doE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

________ is where you assume that all members of a group are alike.

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A)   Prejudice
B)   Ethnocentrism
C)   Stereotyping
D)   ProfilingE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

Because of demographic changes, the U.S. Congress is no longer representative of the dominant culture.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

One reason for the importance of studying intercultural communication is our increasing exposure to people of other cultures.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A person who believes that his or her culture is superior to all other groups or cultures is engaging in ethnocentrism.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What does "practice personal self-assessment" mean as a strategy for improving intercultural communication?

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"Practice personal self-assessment" as a...

Question 8

Explain and give examples of uncertainty-accepting cultures versus uncertainty-rejecting cultures.

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Uncertainty-accepting cultures are those...

Question 9

Explain and give examples of individualistic cultures versus collectivist cultures.

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Individualistic cultures are those that ...

Question 10

Explain how technology makes the study of intercultural communication important.

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Technology has made the study of intercu...

Question 11

The separation strategy of a marginalized group is where the marginalized group member tries to "fit into" the dominant group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

If you judge another culture by the belief systems of your own culture, you are engaging in cultural relativism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Why is intercultural communication increasingly important in our society today?

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Intercultural communication is increasin...

Question 14

Which type of culture tolerates ambiguity and uncertainty?

Accepted Answer

A)   collectivistic
B)   uncertainty-accepting
C)   uncertainty-rejecting
D)   SometimeE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

A member of a marginalized group who refuses to interact with members of the dominant culture is engaging in an accommodation strategy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which culture fears silence rather than embracing it?

Accepted Answer

A)   Japanese
B)   European American
C)   Amish
D)   Native AmericanE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Explain differences among assimilation, accommodation, and separation strategies in intercultural communication.

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Assimilation, accommodation, and separat...

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT characteristic of a collectivist culture?

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A)   high value placed on commitment to family
B)   tendency of individuals to be loyal to their community
C)   higher value placed on cooperation
D)   high levels of divorceE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 19

Explain what reflexivity is and how it can help you improve your intercultural communication behaviors.

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Reflexivity in intercultural communicati...

Question 20

Which of the following is the best example of an uncertainty-rejecting culture?

Accepted Answer

A)   Sweden
B)   Japan
C)   Denmark
D)   United StatesE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

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