Multiple choice

Question 1

Much of Japanese culture, and the basis of working relationships, can be explained by the principle of: 

A. wa. 

B. Tao. 

C. ko. 

D. tai. 

Question 2 

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

A. High context communication 

B. Open admission of error 

C. Polychromic use of time 

D. Importance of preserving honor 

Question 3 

According to communication researchers Samovar, Porter, and Jain: 

A. noise is always equally present in cross-cultural communication. 

B. culture does not influence with whom we choose to speak. 

C. cultural factors pervade the communication process. 

D. communication behavior is not largely dependent upon culture. 

Question 4 

__________ is the process in which people look for the explanation of another person's behavior. 

A. Attribution 

B. Cultural noise 

C. Stereotyping 

D. Affirmation