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This is your Final covering chapters 7 to 12

This is your Final covering chapters 6 to 12

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QUESTION 1

The affec�ve component of intercultural competence consists of how much one knows about the culture of the person with whom one is interac�ng.

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QUESTION 2

Culture, race, and language are historically dis�nct. However, a person’s race determines what language he or she will speak

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QUESTION 3

During ini�al interac�on, persons from low-context cultures tend to ask a lot of ques�ons.

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QUESTION 4

Proxemics includes the study of gestures, hand and arm movements, leg movements, facial expressions, eye gaze and blinking, and stance or posture

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QUESTION 5

Some languages, called tonal languages, rely on vocalized tones to communicate meaning.

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QUESTION 6

Responsiveness refers to one’s ability to make requests; ac�vely disagree; and ini�ate, sustain, and terminate conversa�ons.

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QUESTION 7

Asser�veness refers to one’s ability to be sensi�ve to the communica�on of others, be a good listener, and engage in comfor�ng communica�on.

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QUESTION 8

Genera�ve grammar is the idea that from a finite set of sounds and a finite set of rules, speakers of any language can create an infinite number of sentences.

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QUESTION 9

All languages consist of a systema�c set of morphemes, combined with a set of codes, for the purpose of crea�ng meaningful phonemes.

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QUESTION 10

Persons in large power distance cultures are generally less aware of their vocalics (e.g., volume, intensity) than are persons in small power distance cultures.

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QUESTION 11

According to uncertainty reduc�on theory, when strangers first meet, their primary goal is to reduce uncertainty and increase predictability in their own and the other person’s behavior.

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QUESTION 12

Face refers to a person’s sense of favorable self-worth or self-image experienced during communica�ve situa�ons.

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QUESTION 13

A direct verbal style is o�en seen in high-context and collec�vis�c cultures and is one where the speaker’s inten�ons are hidden or only hinted at during interac�on

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QUESTION 14

To the collec�vist, conflict is closely related to the goals or outcomes. Conflict is “end” oriented, in that the collec�vist seeks to achieve something.

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QUESTION 15

In low-context cultures, such as the United States, individuals are more likely to separate the conflict issue from the persons involved.

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QUESTION 16

Most intercultural conflict involves a certain degree of ethnocentric percep�ons and judgments

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QUESTION 17

Mexican workers like to call a�en�on to themselves for outperforming a coworker.

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QUESTION 18

To the extent that the cultures are more similar than different, less accultura�ve stress is experienced.

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QUESTION 19

Anyone can experience culture shock, although some are more prone to it than others.

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QUESTION 20

During the Tourist-Honeymoon phase of culture shock, people ac�vely seek out effec�ve problem-solving and conflict resolu�on strategies.

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QUESTION 21

Matching. (Please note that there are terms 10 for matching and 11 answer choices, one answer does not have a matching term on purpose)

England.

Organiza�onal Culture

Proxemics

Re-Entry Shock

Asser�veness

Hap�cs

Conflict Interac�on Styles

Accultura�ve stress

Power Distance

Accultura�on

Low contact country

An organized pa�ern of values, beliefs, behaviors and communica�on channels held by the members of an organiza�on

The study of communica�on with the percep�on and use of space.

The effects associated with the tension and anxiety of returning to one's na�ve culture a�er an extended stay in a foreign culture.

An individual's ability to make requests, ac�vely disagrees, and expresses posi�ve or nega�ve personal rights and feelings.

The study of communica�on via touch

How individuals manage actual conflict.

The anxiety and tension associated with accultura�on

The extent to which less powerful members of a par�cular culture accept and expect that power within the culture will be distributed unequally.

The process of cultural change that results from ongoing contact between two or more culturally different groups

Desire contact with the host culture while not necessarily maintaining an iden�ty with their na�ve culture

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QUESTION 22

The mode of acculturation, called assimilation, occurs when individuals:

Prefer low levels of interac�on with the host culture while desiring a close connec�on with their na�ve culture

Choose not to iden�fy with their na�ve culture or the host culture

Desire a high level of interac�on with the host culture while maintaining their iden�ty with their na�ve culture

Desire contact with the host culture while not necessarily maintaining an iden�ty with their na�ve culture

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QUESTION 23

When using a direct style of communica�on

people communicate overt expressions of inten�on.

people only hint at their inten�ons.

true understanding is implicit and nonverbal.

people generate more sentences.

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QUESTION 24

Which of the following statements best describes an affec�ve style of communica�on?

A style where the quan�ty of talk is not emphasized.

A style where the quan�ty of talk is accented.

A style where messages are constructed to influence others and maintain one’s face.

A style where messages are receiver and process oriented.

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QUESTION 25

Which of the following terms refers to the study of communica�on with the voice, including vocal characteris�cs such as volume, pitch, and rate, to send messages?

Kinesics

Proxemics

Paralanguage

Hap�cs

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QUESTION 26

Which of the following terms refers to the study of communication via touch?

Proxemics

Kinesics

Paralanguage

Hap�cs

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QUESTION 27

In high context and collec�vis�c cultures, nonverbal gree�ng rituals o�en differ according to

the percep�on and use of gestures.

percep�ons of smell and hap�cs.

viola�ons of expectancies.

one’s social status.

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QUESTION 28

Which of the following channels of nonverbal communica�on is regarded as universal across cultures?

Proxemics

Hap�cs

Illustrators

Affect displays

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QUESTION 29

Emblems are primarily

hand gestures that have a direct verbal transla�on.

percep�ons of smell.

dress ar�facts.

vocal characteris�cs of volume and pitch.

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QUESTION 30

Which of the following strategies is most likely to be used by a person from a high context culture when trying to reduce uncertainty?

Ask a lot of ques�ons.

Focus on the other’s social background.

Engage in direct eye contact.

Engage a variety of verbal strategies.

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QUESTION 31

Which of the following statements best represents the fundamental assump�on of Uncertainty Reduc�on Theory?

When strangers first meet, their primary goal is to reduce anxiety and increase the uncertainty about the behavior of themselves and the other person.

When strangers first meet, their primary goal is to reduce uncertainty and increase the predictability about the behavior of themselves and the other person.

When strangers first meet, their primary goal is to increase their socio-communica�ve orienta�on.

When strangers first meet, their primary goal is to engage in nonverbal affilia�ve expressiveness and reciprocity about the behavior of themselves and the other person.

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QUESTION 32

Which of the following is associated with increased uncertainty?

Minimum tolerance.

Maximum tolerance.

Increased anxiety.

Decreased anxiety.

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QUESTION 33

The model of rela�onal empathy assumes that

whenever two people come together and interact, they create a third culture.

people should develop empathic listening skills.

interactants can accurately infer another’s thoughts or feelings.

similarity is key in developing empathy.

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QUESTION 34

Which of the following best defines facework?

The communica�ve strategies employed to a�ack an opponent’s integra�ng style

The communica�ve strategies employed to manage one’s own face or to support or challenge another’s face.

The communica�ve strategies employed to a�ack an opponent’s dominant communica�on style.

The communica�ve strategies employed to define one’s face.

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QUESTION 35

An integra�ng communica�on conflict style is associated with

a low self-face concern and a high other-face concern.

a high self-face concern and a low other-face concern.

a high self-face concern and a high other-face concern.

a low self-face concern and a low other-face concern.

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QUESTION 36

An obliging communica�on conflict style is associated with

a high self-face concern and a low other-face concern.

a low self-face concern and a low other-face concern.

a low self-face concern and a high other-face concern.

a high self-face concern and a high other-face concern.

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QUESTION 37

Persons in low-context cultures, in general, prefer

self-face communica�on about the conflict

direct communica�on about the conflict.

other-face communica�on about the conflict

indirect communica�on about the conflict.

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QUESTION 38

The anxiety and tension associated with accultura�on is called

accultura�ve shock.

culture stress.

accultura�ve stress.

culture shock.

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QUESTION 39

Host conformity pressure refers to

the amount of influence the newcomer’s group wields in the host culture.

the extent to which na�ves within the host culture exert pressure on newcomers to conform to their values, beliefs, and prac�ces.

The recep�vity of the newcomers toward the host culture

the recep�vity of the host culture toward newcomers.

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QUESTION 40

The knowledge component of intercultural communication competence consists of

the degree to which a person approaches or avoids intercultural communica�on.

the actual enactment of appropriate verbal and nonverbal behaviors.

how much a person knows about the culture of the person with whom one is interac�ng.

the actual context in which intercultural communica�on occurs.

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QUESTION 41

The process of change that results from ongoing contact between two or more culturally different groups is called

intercultural communica�on competence.

culture shock.

intercultural conflict.

accultura�on.

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what I understand from the question and the conversation is that Kevin has a dominating communication style which he is determined about his values and points of views.He attempted to convince Kokkeong. He stresses his experince and expertise on the issue of presentations against the paper. He himeslf thinks which method would work best for Kokkeong. Kevin disregards Kokkeong needs and wants.

QUESTION 42

Analyze the following conversa�on and briefly explain what is happening Background info: Kevin grew up in Madison, Wisconsin, he is a student at the University of Wisconsin. Kevin is enrolled in an introductory communication course. The professor has assigned Kevin and Kokkeong, an international exchange student from Malaysia, to work in a project together. The professor has given them the option of submitting a paper or giving a presentation. Conversation: Kevin: Well, Kokkeong, I think we should do a presentation. I hate writing papers. Kokkeong: Well, what have other students done? Kevin: I don’t know, probably presentations. Nobody likes writing papers. Kokkeong: well, maybe they might have some advice. Kevin: Advice about what? Kokkeong: About which assignment is preferred. Kevin: But I already know what assignment I prefer. Kokkeong: I wonder if we should ask the professor for his advice. Kevin: Why? He’s already given us the option. Look, I’ve been a student here for 2 years. I know how these things work. Let’s just do the presentation. Kokkeong: I think I’ll ask some others what they think. Kevin: Go ahead, but doing a presentation is the best choice. I know what I am talking about.

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QUESTION 43

- Own culture

Fill in the boxes the results of acculturation based of one’s feelings toward his own culture and that of the host (write the number of the box and next to it the acculturation mode: (e.g. 1- acculturation mode)

One’s Feelings + own culture + Host culture 1 3

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1.Integration

2. Assimilation

3. Separation

4. Marginalization

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Here are the four causes that people from different cultures generally a�ribute illness:

1. It would be factors within the individual, such as bad ea�ng and exercise habits.

2. The second point would be factors within the natural environment, such as air and water pollu�on.

3. As far as I am concerned, societal factor, such as intergroup conflict, poor health care facility.

4. The last point, would be supernatural factors, including religious beliefs, fate and indigenous belief.

QUESTION 44

What are the four causes that people from different cultures generally a�ribute illness to?

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1. Discussion Style

2. Engagement Style

3. Accomdiation style

4. Dynamic Style

QUESTION 45

Write the type of intercultural conflict style that fits each number in the cells. In other words, based on the following table write down the potential outcome of each potential intercultural conflict style (e.g. 1- intercultural conflict style)

Directness 1

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Indirectness 3

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Emotionally Restrained Emotionally Expressive

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1. I have learned how to increased my ability to solve problems and developed ways of thinking about other cultral.

2. I think I have increased my knowledge in self-awarness, understanding cultural and language and social expectations.

3. I would say my attitude would be enhanced after learning the outcome from this class in respecting others, be more open with different cultural people and curiosity.

4. I have improved some of my skills such as listening, observing, analyzing and evaluating.

5. I have learned the internal outcome such as empathy, flexibility, adaptability and ethnorelative.

6. I have also got knowledge that intercultural communication lead to be international business successfully.

QUESTION 46

List five things you have learned in this class

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