Question 1

If you are ruled by the clock,always need to be on time,and hate to be late for an appointment,you are considered to have a polychronic time orientation.

Accepted Answer

Someone who is ruled by the clock, always needs to be on time, and hates to be late for an appointment is considered to have a monochronic time orientation, not a polychronic time orientation. A polychronic time orientation is characterized by a flexible view of time and the ability to easily handle multiple tasks or appointments simultaneously.

Question 2

At the office,the department manager frequently joins her staff for lunch or happy hour after work.She's using a low-power distance.

Accepted Answer

The manager's behavior shows that she has a low power distance, meaning she doesn't see herself as superior to her staff and prefers to have an equal relationship with them.

Question 3

The belief that one's own culture,including its values,beliefs,and practices,is superior to others is called

Accepted Answer

The belief that one's own culture is superior to others is called ethnocentrism. It can lead to negative attitudes and behaviors towards other cultures and negatively impact cross-cultural communication and understanding.

Question 4

What strategy can be used to increase intercultural competence?

Accepted Answer

Being flexible and open to new ideas is the strategy that can be used to increase intercultural competence. This means being willing to learn about and understand other cultures, and recognizing that their values, beliefs, and behaviors may differ from your own. It also involves being able to adapt to different cultural norms and communicating effectively with people from diverse backgrounds. The other options listed (ignoring perceptions, demonstrating ethnocentrism, conveying emotional distance, and judging other cultures) are all counterproductive to developing intercultural competence.

Question 5

According to co-cultural communication theory,Euro-Americans are the dominant culture in the United States and,therefore,have more power.

Accepted Answer

According to co-cultural communication theory, Euro-Americans are considered the dominant culture in the United States, which means they have more power and privilege compared to other co-cultures.

Question 6

Race is one of the strongest determinants we use in making ingroup and outgroup distinctions.

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that race is a powerful marker of social identity, and we often use it to distinguish between members of our own group (ingroup) and those who are different and potentially outside of it (outgroup). This can lead to stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination based on race.

Question 7

Co-cultures do not include gender,age,or sexual orientation.

Accepted Answer

Co-cultures do include gender, age, and sexual orientation. Co-cultures refer to groups within larger cultures that share specific characteristics or experiences, which can include factors such as race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, and more.

Question 8

Julie is other-oriented,she is concerned about the thoughts and feelings of others;however,she often does not get her own needs met and is perceived as being too nice.What component of intercultural competence is she lacking?

Accepted Answer

Julie is lacking effectiveness, as she is unable to balance her concern for others with meeting her own needs, which is crucial for achieving personal goals in intercultural interactions.

Question 9

In a low-uncertainty-avoidance culture,members prefer structured work with clear delineation of power and authority.

Accepted Answer

In a low-uncertainty-avoidance culture, members are less concerned with structured work and clear delineation of power and authority, and are more comfortable with ambiguity and decentralization of power.

Question 10

In a high-power distance culture,people in a high-status position are treated better than those individuals with lesser status who must act humbly around those with higher status.

Accepted Answer

In a high-power distance culture, there is a significant emphasis on the status and authority of individuals. Therefore, those in high-status positions are generally treated with more respect and deference than those in lower status positions. This can lead to a culture where individuals with higher status are not only treated better but may also have more privileges and opportunities compared to those with lower status.

Question 11

If maintaining harmonious relationships takes precedence over a strict adherence to a time schedule,you are demonstrating a monochronic time orientation.

Accepted Answer

This statement is describing a polychronic time orientation, where relationships and flexible schedules take priority over strict time constraints.

Question 12

While working in a group,a member from a high-uncertainty-avoidance culture is likely to feel more comfortable with a loosely defined structure and ambiguous assignments.

Accepted Answer

Members from high-uncertainty-avoidance cultures tend to prefer structure and clear guidelines in order to minimize ambiguity and confusion. They may feel uncomfortable in situations with loosely defined structures and vague assignments.

Question 13

Intercultural communication competence is comprised of all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

Prejudice is not a component of intercultural communication competence, as it goes against the ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with people from diverse backgrounds. Instead, intercultural communication competence involves having the skills and knowledge to communicate effectively and appropriately with people from diverse backgrounds, while also understanding and respecting different cultural values, beliefs, and practices. Other important components of intercultural communication competence include ethics and the ability to adapt one's communication style to different cultural contexts.

Question 14

One of the strongest determinants of ingroup and outgroup perceptions is

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

In a high-context culture such as Japan,a verbal "okay" does not necessarily mean agreement or consenting to a request.

Accepted Answer

In Japanese culture, nonverbal cues and context play a significant role in understanding communication. Saying "okay" may indicate acknowledgement or understanding of a request, but not necessarily agreement or consent.

Question 16

While visiting Vietnam,Lan checks himself before making harsh judgments about Vietnamese culture and alternately examines a multitude of reasons behind the behaviors he observed.What intercultural competence strategy is Lan demonstrating?

Accepted Answer

Lan is demonstrating attributional complexity by actively trying to understand the reasoning behind Vietnamese culture and not making quick judgments based on his own cultural background. He is examining multiple reasons for behaviors he observes without automatically attributing them to a negative stereotype or bias (ethnocentrism). He is also not trying to persuade anyone through communication tactics (rhetorical messages) and there is no mention of ethics playing a role in his actions. He is demonstrating a desire to understand and appreciate other cultures (world-mindedness), but this is not the primary strategy he is using in this scenario.

Question 17

In group work,Melinda is direct,assertive,and explicitly communicates;however,she doesn't realize that others can be offended by her communication.What component of intercultural competence is she lacking?

Accepted Answer

Melinda is lacking appropriateness, which is one of the components of intercultural competence. She may be direct and assertive, but she is not considering how her communication style may come across to others and potentially offend them. Appropriateness involves understanding and using communication patterns, norms, and values that are suitable for a particular cultural context.

Question 18

You met Tevin on a social media website.He was a personable,effective communicator.While online,he asked for a donation to a new charity he founded;however,the charity was a fraud.What component of competent communication is Tevin missing?

Accepted Answer

Tevin is missing the component of ethics as he was involved in a fraudulent activity by asking for donations for a fake charity. This violates the ethical standards of competent communication.

Question 19

Members of a low-context culture feel the need to make information clear,direct,and explicit,as they view themselves as individuals.

Accepted Answer

Members of low-context cultures value individualism and tend to be more direct in their communication, making information clear and explicit.

Question 20

While those people you view as similar to yourself are called ingroupers,those whom you view as different from yourself are called outgroupers.

Accepted Answer

This statement defines the commonly used terms of ingroupers and outgroupers.

Quiz 4: Understanding Culture