Question 1

Which one of the following countries is considered a low context culture?&#10;A)Germany&#10;B)Spain&#10;C)China&#10;D)Vietnam

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Germany is considered a low context culture because communication is expected to be explicit, direct, and clear, with less reliance on non-verbal cues and context to convey meaning.

Question 2

Individualism and collectivism are not mutually exclusive;that is,they can coexist within a person of any culture.

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It is possible for an individual to have both individualistic and collectivistic values and behavior, and this is common among people of all cultures. The degree to which someone leans towards one or the other may vary, but it is not a mutually exclusive dichotomy.

Question 3

In cultures with a strong uncertainty avoidance orientation,uncertainty is seen as a normal part of life,where each day is accepted as it comes.

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In cultures with a strong uncertainty avoidance orientation, uncertainty is seen as a threat and is not accepted as a normal part of life. People in such cultures will seek to reduce uncertainty through rules, laws, and regulations.

Question 4

Which of the following statements best describes a collectivistic culture?&#10;A)Emphasis is placed on individuals' goals over group goals.&#10;B)People communicate using a restricted code.&#10;C)People are taught to be creative,self-reliant,competitive,and assertive.&#10;D)Society stresses values that serve the ingroup.

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A collectivistic culture values the group, focusing on group goals and the needs of the ingroup above individual goals. It is characterized by interdependent relationships, cooperation, and loyalty. Therefore, option D correctly reflects the characteristics of a collectivistic culture.

Question 5

Individualism is linked to a sense of duty to group,interdependence,harmony,and working with the group.

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Individualism is actually linked to autonomy, independence, and self-expression. It emphasizes the importance of the individual over the group, and may prioritize personal goals over those of the collective. Interdependence, harmony, and working with the group are more commonly associated with collectivism.

Question 6

Which of the following types of cultures emphasize individual goals over group goals?&#10;A)Individualistic cultures.&#10;B)Large power distance cultures.&#10;C)Small power distance cultures.&#10;D)High context cultures.

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Individualistic cultures place a greater emphasis on personal goals and achievements, whereas collectivistic cultures prioritize group harmony and collective goals. Therefore, Option A, that is, Individualistic cultures emphasize individual goals over group goals, is the correct choice. Option B, that is, large power distance cultures refer to a culture where there is a high degree of power inequality between people, such as in hierarchical organizations, and does not relate to individual or group goals. Similarly, option C, that is, small power distance cultures refer to a culture where there is relatively less power inequality between people and does not relate to individual or group goals. Option D, that is, high context cultures, refer to cultures where communication relies heavily on nonverbal cues and contextual factors, but this also does not relate to the emphasis on individual or group goals.

Question 7

In a low-context communication,the verbal code is the primary source of information.

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In low-context communication, the verbal code is the primary means of conveying information, with little or no reliance on contextual cues or nonverbal language. This means that the words used to communicate are of great importance, and that the meaning of the message is primarily derived from what is explicitly stated. In contrast, high-context communication relies on a complex web of contextual and nonverbal cues to convey meaning, with less emphasis on the verbal code alone.

Question 8

Which one of the following countries is considered a high context culture?&#10;A)Canada&#10;B)South Korea&#10;C)England&#10;D)Saudi Arabia

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South Korea is considered a high context culture, as they rely heavily on nonverbal communication and contextual cues to convey meaning in their communication. This is in contrast to low context cultures, such as Canada and England, which rely more on explicit verbal communication. Saudi Arabia could also be considered a high context culture, but it is not as frequently cited as South Korea in cross-cultural research.

Question 9

Cultures with a smaller power distance emphasize that inequalities among people should be minimized.

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Cultures with smaller power distance believe in equality among individuals and minimizing the differences in power and status.

Question 10

Cultures with a strong uncertainty avoidance orientation sense that uncertainty in life is a continuous threat that must be fought.

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Cultures with a strong uncertainty avoidance orientation tend to have a low tolerance for ambiguity and uncertainty, and often feel that uncertainty poses a threat that needs to be minimized or avoided. In these cultures, there may be strict rules and norms in place to reduce uncertainty and provide a sense of stability and predictability.

Question 11

Which of the following statements best describes an individualistic culture?&#10;A)Society stresses approval of the outgroup.&#10;B)People are seen as interdependent with others.&#10;C)Self-concept is consistent with public behavior.&#10;D)People communicate using a restricted code.

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Question 12

Which of the following statements best describes a large power distance culture?&#10;A)Inequalities among people are expected and desired.&#10;B)Inequalities among people should be minimized.&#10;C)People communicate using &#34;powerful&#34; messages (e.g.,direct,assertive).&#10;D)People communicate using &#34;powerless&#34; messages (e.g.,indirect,hesitant).

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Question 13

Within a low context culture,interactants primarily will look to the physical,sociorelational,and perceptual environment for information.

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Question 14

In China,a dominant cultural value is filial piety (obedience to parents,respect for parents,honoring of ancestors).

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Question 15

Which of the following statements best describes a high context culture?&#10;A)Society stresses approval of the outgroup.&#10;B)People are seen as interdependent with others.&#10;C)Self-concept is consistent with public behavior&#10;D)People communicate using a restricted code.

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Question 16

The most relevant feature of individualism,as defined in the majority of the studies,is valuing personal independence.

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Question 17

Which of the following countries is the most individualistic?&#10;A)The United States&#10;B)Japan&#10;C)Russia&#10;D)Brazil

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Question 18

Which of the following statements best describes a low context culture?&#10;A)People communicate using a restricted code.&#10;B)Nonverbal code is the primary source of information.&#10;C)Verbal code is the primary source of information.&#10;D)People heavily rely on the contextual elements of the communication setting.

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Question 19

Which of the following countries is the most collectivistic?&#10;A)The United States&#10;B)Japan&#10;C)Russia&#10;D)Canada

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Question 20

During intercultural communication,higher uncertainty is usually associated with lower anxiety.

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Question 21

Define and describe the essential differences between individualistic and collectivistic cultures.

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Question 22

Which of the following statements best describes a weak uncertainty avoidant culture?&#10;A)Uncertainty is seen as a normal part of life.&#10;B)Uncertainty is seen as a continuous threat.&#10;C)Most of the population experiences communication apprehension.&#10;D)Few people experience communication apprehension.

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Question 23

Which of the following countries is considered large power distance?&#10;A)Great Britain&#10;B)Scotland&#10;C)Finland&#10;D)Mexico

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Question 24

People who are certainty oriented&#10;A)undertake activity that maintains clarity.&#10;B)undertake activity that is socially prescribed.&#10;C)undertake activity that is hierarchically prescribed.&#10;D)undertake activity that is monochronically prescribed.

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Question 25

Which of the following statements best describes a strong uncertainty avoidant culture?&#10;A)Uncertainty is seen as a normal part of life.&#10;B)Uncertainty is seen as a continuous threat.&#10;C)Most of the population experiences communication apprehension.&#10;D)Few people experience communication apprehension.

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Question 26

Define and describe the essential differences between high and low context cultures.

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Question 27

Define and describe the essential differences between large and small power distance cultures.

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Question 28

Which of the following statements best describes a small power distance culture?&#10;A)Inequalities among people are expected and desired.&#10;B)Inequalities among people should be minimized.&#10;C)People communicate using &#34;powerful&#34; messages (e.g.,direct,assertive).&#10;D)People communicate using &#34;powerless&#34; messages (e.g.,indirect,hesitant).

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Deck 2: The Cultural Context