Question 1

Which of the following is NOT an example of the opportunities that modern information technologies offer minorities and indigenous cultures?&#10;A) the possibilities to create their own media outlets&#10;B) the possibilities for the wide dissemination of their cultural products&#10;C) the possibilities to create connections with other indigenous cultures&#10;D) the possibilities to isolate themselves from the mainstream culture

Accepted Answer

The possibility to isolate oneself from the mainstream culture is not an opportunity offered by modern information technologies for minorities and indigenous cultures. In fact, modern information technologies offer the opposite - the opportunity to connect with others and have their voices heard on a wider platform.

Question 2

Which of the following statements best describes cultural diffusion?&#10;A) A culture learns or adopts a new idea or practice from another culture or cultures.&#10;B) A culture keeps its own cultural ideas from other cultures.&#10;C) A culture overcomes a threat to its own by strengthening its own cultural image.&#10;D) A culture tries to suppress elements of its own culture in favour of those from another culture.

Accepted Answer

Cultural diffusion is the spread of cultural ideas, practices, or beliefs from one culture to another. It is characterized by the adoption or learning of new ideas or practices from another culture. Option B describes cultural isolationism, while option C describes cultural resilience, and option D describes cultural assimilation.

Question 3

The notion of 'othering' is predominantly used to refer to the stereotypical images of non-white populations. Which of the following theories does this sentence best represent?&#10;A) cultural hegemony&#10;B) cultural colonialization&#10;C) cultural apartheid&#10;D) cultural classification

Accepted Answer

The concept of 'othering' aligns with cultural colonialization, which involves the imposition of a dominant culture's values and norms on another culture, often leading to the marginalization and stereotyping of non-dominant groups.

Question 4

When entering into communication with others, each of us brings a stock of knowledge about appropriate behaviours in our own culture. In which of the following theories is this knowledge a central element?

A) cultural schema theory
B) cultural bias theory
C) cultural cognition theory
D) cultural familiarity theory

Accepted Answer

Cultural schema theory posits that individuals have mental frameworks or schemas for representing and organizing cultural information, including information about appropriate behaviors in their own culture. This knowledge is a central element in this theory.

Question 5

Which of the following is considered a good strategy for developing intercultural communication?&#10;A) Seeking differences&#10;B) overcoming stereotypes and prejudice&#10;C) insisting on using one's own cultural rules&#10;D) developing flexibility but not openness

Accepted Answer

Overcoming stereotypes and prejudice is essential for effective intercultural communication as it allows individuals to approach interactions with an open mind, reducing biases and fostering understanding across cultural divides.

Question 6

Which of the following statements best describes the dialectics of globalization?&#10;A) Globalization has led to both a growing interconnectedness and a rise in xenophobia.&#10;B) Globalization has led to greater homogenization and increased multiculturalism.&#10;C) Globalization offers greater equality for developing countries but has also diminished cultural diversity.&#10;D) Globalization has led to a decrease in xenophobia and a decrease in face to face interaction.

Accepted Answer

Globalization has created a more interconnected world economy with increased cultural exchange, but it has also led to the rise of xenophobic and nationalist movements as some individuals and communities feel threatened by the loss of jobs, culture, and identity. This dialectic means that globalization has both positive and negative consequences, creating a complex and often conflicting set of outcomes.

Question 7

Which of the following concepts is true of the facework competence criteria of intercultural competence?&#10;A) individual satisfaction&#10;B) perceived appropriateness&#10;C) assertiveness&#10;D) context cues

Accepted Answer

Perceived appropriateness is a key concept in facework competence criteria of intercultural competence. This refers to the ability to understand and adhere to cultural norms and expectations when negotiating face-saving actions in communication.

Question 8

Over time, individuals from different cultures come to a greater level of agreement with one another. Which of the following concepts best describes the process in which information is shared by two or more individuals?

A) convergence
B) diffusion
C) innovation
D) colonialism

Accepted Answer

Convergence refers to the process where individuals or groups from different backgrounds come to a mutual understanding or agreement, often through communication and shared experiences.

Question 9

Products can carry cultural values, and many products that are seen to represent a culture have both been widely popular and resisted. A special symbol that tends to be idolized in a culture, such as kangaroo and koala in Australia, is described as ______.

A) an artifact
B) an icon
C) a logo
D) a brand

Accepted Answer

A special symbol that tends to be idolized in a culture is referred to as an icon, not as an artifact, logo, or brand.

Question 10

KFC opened its chain restaurants in China. Which is one of the major contributors to its success in China, as discussed in this chapter?&#10;A) food quality that appeals to the Chinese&#10;B) western cuisine that is new to the Chinese&#10;C) fast service to Chinese customers&#10;D) ability to adapt its taste to local Chinese customers

Accepted Answer

The ability of KFC to adapt its taste to local Chinese customers is one of the major contributors to its success in China. KFC introduced new menu items with Chinese flavors and ingredients, such as rice bowls and egg tarts, which appealed to local customers. This adaptation helped them to build a loyal customer base in China.

Question 11

Which of the following concept best illustrates the fear of the predominant influence that one culture can develop over another?&#10;A) imperialism&#10;B) othering&#10;C) hegemony&#10;D) adaptation

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Question 12

Contact between cultures transforms people's lives. Which of the following concepts best describes a new cultural form that combines elements of other cultures?&#10;A) technology diffusion&#10;B) cultural convergence&#10;C) immigrant colonialism&#10;D) cultural hybridization

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Question 13

Define globalization and provide one example to show cultural resistance

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Question 14

Define the terms homophily and heterophily and explain their roles in diffusion of innovation.

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Question 15

What is cultural colonization? Provide an example to explain the concept.

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Question 16

Use cultural schema theory to explain the two processes sojourners undergo to adapt to the unfamiliar cultural context.

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Question 17

Define transculturation theory and provide an example to show its application.

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Deck 13: Effective Intercultural Communication in a Global Society