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_______________ is the mistaken belief that your culture is superior to another culture.

Ethnocentrism

Egocentrism

Culture superiority

Cultural bias
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Alison, Carlos, Alysha, and Damien were assigned to work in the same group for a semester-long project in their Communication Studies class. They introduced themselves to each other, and Damien mentioned that he played for the school’s football team. As soon as their meeting broke up, Alison and Carlos began to talk about their new group. Alison expressed some concerns about Damien, stating that because he was a football player he wasn’t as serious about his studies, so he won’t contribute very much to the project. Alison’s statements about Damien can be considered

overstatements.

understatement.

stereotypical statements.

ethnocentric statements.
03

According to your text, ___________ lead to prejudices.

education

information

open-mindedness

stereotypes
04

Ruhina as very uncomfortable around elderly people. She had never known her grandparents and had really no direct experience relating to people over the age of 70. When her friend, Sahar, asked her to volunteer at a local nursing home once a week, Ruhina replied that she didn’t like working with the elderly because they can be bossy and mean. Based on this situation, Ruhina’s comment about elderly people is considered

prejudicial.

educated.

fictional.

factual.
05

According to your text, ____________ often leads to an abuse of power.

youth

age

racism

stereotypes
06

All of the following are characteristics of prejudice, according to your text, except

biased beliefs about group members that are not based on direct experience.

a desire to get to know an individual.

irrational feelings of dislike for members of a specific group.

a readiness to behave in unjust ways toward members of a group.
07

Our ______________ is our self-concept resulting from the social categories to which we see ourselves belonging.

social personification

individual personification

social identity

group identity
08

Your text explains that the first step in understanding others is

understanding their culture.

understanding your own culture.

understanding their past experiences.

understanding their point of view.
09

You text defines religious literacy as

the ability to read scripture.

the ability to speak biblically.

the ability to understand your religion.

the ability to understand and use the religious terms and symbols employed by American public life.
10

All of the following are dimensions of culture as defined by researcher Edward T. Hall, except

individualism/collectivism.

ethnicity.

power distance.

masculine/feminine values.
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When someone is able to see people, cultures, and world contexts through a variety of perspectives they are in the final stage of ________________________.

communication accommodation theory

cultural competence

intercultural dimensions

development model of intercultural sensitivity
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Kevin works for a large, international organization. He is accustomed to walking into his boss’s office to ask questions whenever his boss is free. On a recent business trip to China, Kevin was embarrassed when he walked into the manager’s office in the Chinese location. Kevin was met with cold stares and told to speak with his immediate superior. This is an example of a difference in _____________, as defined by your text.

power distance

power inequality

power distribution

power possession
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In _______________ societies, men are expected to be assertive and focused on material success and women are expected to be modest, tender, and concerned with quality of life.

individualistic

masculine

collectivist

feminine
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Veronica is often late for appointments and doesn’t mind when her friends interrupt when she is working. She most likely holds a ________________ view of time.

polychronic

monochronic

isochronic

respectful
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Members of _________________ tend to speak more often, more loudly, and faster than members of _____________________ cultures.

high context; low context

low power distance; high power distance

low context; high context

high power distance; low power distance
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Muted group theory observes that

groups tend to be less vocal than individuals.

individuals tend to be less vocal then groups.

the largest groups tend to indicate whose voices are heard in society.

the wealthiest and most powerful groups tend to indicate whose voices are heard in society.
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When we allow rigid and false distinctions to become habits of thought and behaviour, it is known as

laziness.

astuteness.

mindlessness.

mindfulness.
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The communication accommodation theory states that

in every communication situation, we compare ourselves with speakers from other groups.

communicators accommodate those who disagree with them most of the time.

in every speaking situation, we tend to use verbal and nonverbal signals.

we are always communicating.
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Mindful communicators do all of the following, except

be receptive to new information.

respect others’ perspectives.

be fully aware of the present moment, without making hasty judgments.

become trapped in their own beliefs.
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In collectivist cultures, which statement best describes what individuals work towards?

advancing their own personal career

making a name for themselves

taking care of their immediate family

taking care of their immediate and extended family

03 Adapting to Canada's Changing Faces

_______________ is the mistaken belief that your culture is superior to another culture.

According to your text, ___________ lead to prejudices.

According to your text, ____________ often leads to an abuse of power.

All of the following are characteristics of prejudice, according to your text, except

Our ______________ is our self-concept resulting from the social categories to which we see ourselves belonging.

Your text explains that the first step in understanding others is

You text defines religious literacy as

All of the following are dimensions of culture as defined by researcher Edward T. Hall, except

When someone is able to see people, cultures, and world contexts through a variety of perspectives they are in the final stage of ________________________.

In _______________ societies, men are expected to be assertive and focused on material success and women are expected to be modest, tender, and concerned with quality of life.

Veronica is often late for appointments and doesn’t mind when her friends interrupt when she is working. She most likely holds a ________________ view of time.

Members of _ tend to speak more often, more loudly, and faster than members of _____ cultures.

Muted group theory observes that

When we allow rigid and false distinctions to become habits of thought and behaviour, it is known as

The communication accommodation theory states that

Mindful communicators do all of the following, except

In collectivist cultures, which statement best describes what individuals work towards?

03 Adapting to Canada's Changing Faces

_______________ is the mistaken belief that your culture is superior to another culture.

According to your text, ___________ lead to prejudices.

According to your text, ____________ often leads to an abuse of power.

All of the following are characteristics of prejudice, according to your text, except

Our ______________ is our self-concept resulting from the social categories to which we see ourselves belonging.

Your text explains that the first step in understanding others is

You text defines religious literacy as

All of the following are dimensions of culture as defined by researcher Edward T. Hall, except

When someone is able to see people, cultures, and world contexts through a variety of perspectives they are in the final stage of ________________________.

In _______________ societies, men are expected to be assertive and focused on material success and women are expected to be modest, tender, and concerned with quality of life.

Veronica is often late for appointments and doesn’t mind when her friends interrupt when she is working. She most likely holds a ________________ view of time.

Members of _________________ tend to speak more often, more loudly, and faster than members of _____________________ cultures.

Muted group theory observes that

When we allow rigid and false distinctions to become habits of thought and behaviour, it is known as

The communication accommodation theory states that

Mindful communicators do all of the following, except

In collectivist cultures, which statement best describes what individuals work towards?

Members of _ tend to speak more often, more loudly, and faster than members of _____ cultures.