Deck 5: Understanding Culture

Question 1

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition.
-Unique cultures that co-exist within a dominant cultural sphere.

A) attributional complexity
B) co-cultures
C) collectivist cultures
D) Communication Accommodation Theory
E) Co-Cultural Communication Theory
F) display rules
G) ethnocentrism
H) high-context cultures
I) individualist cultures
J) intercultural competence
K) low-context cultures
L) monochronic time orientation
M) polychronic time orientation
N) power
O) power distance
P) prejudice
Q) Stereotype Content Model
R) uncertainty avoidance
S) world-mindedness

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition.
-When stereotypes evolve into rigid attitudes toward groups and their members.

A) attributional complexity
B) co-cultures
C) collectivist cultures
D) Communication Accommodation Theory
E) Co-Cultural Communication Theory
F) display rules
G) ethnocentrism
H) high-context cultures
I) individualist cultures
J) intercultural competence
K) low-context cultures
L) monochronic time orientation
M) polychronic time orientation
N) power
O) power distance
P) prejudice
Q) Stereotype Content Model
R) uncertainty avoidance
S) world-mindedness

Answer 2

P

Question 3

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition.
-The idea that prejudice is based upon how friendly and competent others are.

A) attributional complexity
B) co-cultures
C) collectivist cultures
D) Communication Accommodation Theory
E) Co-Cultural Communication Theory
F) display rules
G) ethnocentrism
H) high-context cultures
I) individualist cultures
J) intercultural competence
K) low-context cultures
L) monochronic time orientation
M) polychronic time orientation
N) power
O) power distance
P) prejudice
Q) Stereotype Content Model
R) uncertainty avoidance
S) world-mindedness

Answer 3

Q

Question 4

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition.
-The ability to influence or control people and events.

A) attributional complexity
B) co-cultures
C) collectivist cultures
D) Communication Accommodation Theory
E) Co-Cultural Communication Theory
F) display rules
G) ethnocentrism
H) high-context cultures
I) individualist cultures
J) intercultural competence
K) low-context cultures
L) monochronic time orientation
M) polychronic time orientation
N) power
O) power distance
P) prejudice
Q) Stereotype Content Model
R) uncertainty avoidance
S) world-mindedness

Question 5

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition.
-Suggests that the dominant culture determines the prevailing views, values, and traditions of a society.

A) attributional complexity
B) co-cultures
C) collectivist cultures
D) Communication Accommodation Theory
E) Co-Cultural Communication Theory
F) display rules
G) ethnocentrism
H) high-context cultures
I) individualist cultures
J) intercultural competence
K) low-context cultures
L) monochronic time orientation
M) polychronic time orientation
N) power
O) power distance
P) prejudice
Q) Stereotype Content Model
R) uncertainty avoidance
S) world-mindedness

Question 6

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition.
-A tendency to value independence and personal achievement.

A) attributional complexity
B) co-cultures
C) collectivist cultures
D) Communication Accommodation Theory
E) Co-Cultural Communication Theory
F) display rules
G) ethnocentrism
H) high-context cultures
I) individualist cultures
J) intercultural competence
K) low-context cultures
L) monochronic time orientation
M) polychronic time orientation
N) power
O) power distance
P) prejudice
Q) Stereotype Content Model
R) uncertainty avoidance
S) world-mindedness

Question 7

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition.
-A tendency to value group identity, interpersonal harmony, and in-groups.

A) attributional complexity
B) co-cultures
C) collectivist cultures
D) Communication Accommodation Theory
E) Co-Cultural Communication Theory
F) display rules
G) ethnocentrism
H) high-context cultures
I) individualist cultures
J) intercultural competence
K) low-context cultures
L) monochronic time orientation
M) polychronic time orientation
N) power
O) power distance
P) prejudice
Q) Stereotype Content Model
R) uncertainty avoidance
S) world-mindedness

Question 8

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition.
-The use of relatively vague, ambiguous language and silence to convey meaning.

A) attributional complexity
B) co-cultures
C) collectivist cultures
D) Communication Accommodation Theory
E) Co-Cultural Communication Theory
F) display rules
G) ethnocentrism
H) high-context cultures
I) individualist cultures
J) intercultural competence
K) low-context cultures
L) monochronic time orientation
M) polychronic time orientation
N) power
O) power distance
P) prejudice
Q) Stereotype Content Model
R) uncertainty avoidance
S) world-mindedness

Question 9

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition.
-The use of informative, clear, and direct communication.

A) attributional complexity
B) co-cultures
C) collectivist cultures
D) Communication Accommodation Theory
E) Co-Cultural Communication Theory
F) display rules
G) ethnocentrism
H) high-context cultures
I) individualist cultures
J) intercultural competence
K) low-context cultures
L) monochronic time orientation
M) polychronic time orientation
N) power
O) power distance
P) prejudice
Q) Stereotype Content Model
R) uncertainty avoidance
S) world-mindedness

Question 10

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition.
-The ability to tolerate and accept unpredictability.

A) attributional complexity
B) co-cultures
C) collectivist cultures
D) Communication Accommodation Theory
E) Co-Cultural Communication Theory
F) display rules
G) ethnocentrism
H) high-context cultures
I) individualist cultures
J) intercultural competence
K) low-context cultures
L) monochronic time orientation
M) polychronic time orientation
N) power
O) power distance
P) prejudice
Q) Stereotype Content Model
R) uncertainty avoidance
S) world-mindedness

Question 11

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition.
-Norms that dictate when, where, and how to manage emotion displays appropriately.

A) attributional complexity
B) co-cultures
C) collectivist cultures
D) Communication Accommodation Theory
E) Co-Cultural Communication Theory
F) display rules
G) ethnocentrism
H) high-context cultures
I) individualist cultures
J) intercultural competence
K) low-context cultures
L) monochronic time orientation
M) polychronic time orientation
N) power
O) power distance
P) prejudice
Q) Stereotype Content Model
R) uncertainty avoidance
S) world-mindedness

Question 12

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition.
-The degree to which a culture perceives the unequal distribution of power as acceptable.

A) attributional complexity
B) co-cultures
C) collectivist cultures
D) Communication Accommodation Theory
E) Co-Cultural Communication Theory
F) display rules
G) ethnocentrism
H) high-context cultures
I) individualist cultures
J) intercultural competence
K) low-context cultures
L) monochronic time orientation
M) polychronic time orientation
N) power
O) power distance
P) prejudice
Q) Stereotype Content Model
R) uncertainty avoidance
S) world-mindedness

Question 13

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition.
-A view of time as a precious resource that can be saved, expended, or wasted.

A) attributional complexity
B) co-cultures
C) collectivist cultures
D) Communication Accommodation Theory
E) Co-Cultural Communication Theory
F) display rules
G) ethnocentrism
H) high-context cultures
I) individualist cultures
J) intercultural competence
K) low-context cultures
L) monochronic time orientation
M) polychronic time orientation
N) power
O) power distance
P) prejudice
Q) Stereotype Content Model
R) uncertainty avoidance
S) world-mindedness

Question 14

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition.
-A view of time that is more flexible, valuing harmonious interaction over being on time.

A) attributional complexity
B) co-cultures
C) collectivist cultures
D) Communication Accommodation Theory
E) Co-Cultural Communication Theory
F) display rules
G) ethnocentrism
H) high-context cultures
I) individualist cultures
J) intercultural competence
K) low-context cultures
L) monochronic time orientation
M) polychronic time orientation
N) power
O) power distance
P) prejudice
Q) Stereotype Content Model
R) uncertainty avoidance
S) world-mindedness

Question 15

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition.
-Communication that is appropriate, effective, and ethical for people of diverse backgrounds.

A) attributional complexity
B) co-cultures
C) collectivist cultures
D) Communication Accommodation Theory
E) Co-Cultural Communication Theory
F) display rules
G) ethnocentrism
H) high-context cultures
I) individualist cultures
J) intercultural competence
K) low-context cultures
L) monochronic time orientation
M) polychronic time orientation
N) power
O) power distance
P) prejudice
Q) Stereotype Content Model
R) uncertainty avoidance
S) world-mindedness

Question 16

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition.
-Demonstrating acceptance of and respect for other cultures.

A) attributional complexity
B) co-cultures
C) collectivist cultures
D) Communication Accommodation Theory
E) Co-Cultural Communication Theory
F) display rules
G) ethnocentrism
H) high-context cultures
I) individualist cultures
J) intercultural competence
K) low-context cultures
L) monochronic time orientation
M) polychronic time orientation
N) power
O) power distance
P) prejudice
Q) Stereotype Content Model
R) uncertainty avoidance
S) world-mindedness

Question 17

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition.
-A belief that one's cultural values, beliefs, and attitudes are superior to others.

A) attributional complexity
B) co-cultures
C) collectivist cultures
D) Communication Accommodation Theory
E) Co-Cultural Communication Theory
F) display rules
G) ethnocentrism
H) high-context cultures
I) individualist cultures
J) intercultural competence
K) low-context cultures
L) monochronic time orientation
M) polychronic time orientation
N) power
O) power distance
P) prejudice
Q) Stereotype Content Model
R) uncertainty avoidance
S) world-mindedness

Question 18

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition.
-Acknowledgement that others' behaviors have multiple, complex causes.

A) attributional complexity
B) co-cultures
C) collectivist cultures
D) Communication Accommodation Theory
E) Co-Cultural Communication Theory
F) display rules
G) ethnocentrism
H) high-context cultures
I) individualist cultures
J) intercultural competence
K) low-context cultures
L) monochronic time orientation
M) polychronic time orientation
N) power
O) power distance
P) prejudice
Q) Stereotype Content Model
R) uncertainty avoidance
S) world-mindedness

Question 19

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition.
-The ability to adjust your communication to mesh with the behaviors of people from other cultures.

A) attributional complexity
B) co-cultures
C) collectivist cultures
D) Communication Accommodation Theory
E) Co-Cultural Communication Theory
F) display rules
G) ethnocentrism
H) high-context cultures
I) individualist cultures
J) intercultural competence
K) low-context cultures
L) monochronic time orientation
M) polychronic time orientation
N) power
O) power distance
P) prejudice
Q) Stereotype Content Model
R) uncertainty avoidance
S) world-mindedness

Question 20

Define the two types of prejudice according to the Stereotype Content Model.

Question 21

Identify strategies that can be used to reduce prejudice.

Question 22

Which kind of culture, individualistic or collectivistic, has a greater focus on preserving the well-being of in-groups?

Question 23

What can a P-time individual do to adapt to a M-time person?

Question 24

What are three methods we can use to increase our intercultural competence?

Question 25

How can you demonstrate world-mindedness?

Question 26

How is world-mindedness related to ethnocentrism?

Question 27

Describe the communication patterns that a co-culture may use to communicate with the dominant culture.

Question 28

What might a member of an individualistic culture do to be more effective in dealing with a member of a collectivistic culture and vice versa?