Question 1

Minority members of groups are often the lowest contributors.

Accepted Answer

Minority members of groups are often the lowest contributors because they may feel less connected to the group and less invested in its success. They may also be less likely to have the same opportunities to contribute as majority members.

Question 2

Individuals born before 1945 belong to which generation?

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Individuals born before 1945 are commonly referred to as the "Builder" generation, also known as the "Silent" generation, due to their formative years being during times of economic depression and world conflict.

Question 3

An example of an individualistic culture where the needs of the individual predominates over the needs of the group can be found in ______________________.

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The answer of An example of an individualistic culture where...

Question 4

Culturally diverse; meaning cannot be taken for granted.

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The answer of Culturally diverse; meaning cannot be taken for...

Question 5

A grouping that sees itself as distinct but is still part of the larger culture is termed a _____________________.

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The answer of A grouping that sees itself as distinct...

Question 6

Persons with a high power-distance culture prefer

Accepted Answer

High power-distance cultures value hierarchy and clear authority structures, leading to a preference for conformity and directive leadership.

Question 7

People from collectivist cultures value cooperation within the group and slow consensus building rather than direct confrontation in which individual opinions are debated.

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Collectivist cultures prioritize group harmony and consensus, often avoiding direct confrontation to maintain group cohesion and relationships, favoring cooperative approaches to decision-making.

Question 8

In the United States, it tends to be difficult for African Americans to participate in groups dominated by Caucasian Americans, and vice versa.

Accepted Answer

Historically and sociologically, racial and ethnic divisions have created barriers to cross-group participation and integration in various social, economic, and political contexts within the United States. These barriers can stem from systemic racism, social segregation, cultural differences, and historical tensions, making it challenging for African Americans and Caucasian Americans to participate equally in groups dominated by the other.

Question 9

Members of collectivist cultures (e.g., China) tend to value verbal clarity more than members of an individualistic culture (e.g., USA).

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Members of collectivist cultures often value indirect communication and harmony, while members of individualistic cultures tend to value directness and verbal clarity.

Question 10

Nigeria has a(n)

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The answer of Nigeria has a(n)
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Question 11

An example of a high power-distance culture, where people adhere to a rigid, hierarchical status system, is ____________________________.

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The answer of An example of a high power-distance culture,...

Question 12

A group member's culture or co-culture has a major influence on that member's communication behavior: describe the 5 influences.

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The answer of A group member's culture or co-culture has...

Question 13

Germany and Switzerland use

Accepted Answer

Germany and Switzerland are known for using low context communication, which means they tend to be very explicit, direct, and clear in their communication, relying less on context or non-verbal cues to convey meaning.

Question 14

The significant events people live through together contribute to the formation of their worldview, values, and communication preferences. This is an example of

Accepted Answer

Significant events shared by a group of people, such as a generation, contribute to co-cultural differences based on age, as these experiences shape their worldview, values, and communication preferences.

Question 15

A culture in which verbal statements tend to be highly ambiguous, but can be interpreted accurately on the basis of contextual conditions and nonverbal signals, is said to involve ______________ communication.

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The answer of A culture in which verbal statements tend...

Question 16

Malaysians and Arabians are more likely to challenge what a person of high rank in a group says than are Americans.

Accepted Answer

Americans typically have a more individualistic culture that values freedom of expression and challenging authority more than the collectivist cultures of Malaysia and many Arab countries, where respect for hierarchy and authority figures is more deeply ingrained.

Question 17

People who identify most strongly with a collectivist culture perform better if they are rewarded as a group rather than as individuals.

Accepted Answer

In collectivist cultures, where group harmony and collective goals are prioritized over individual achievements, people are more motivated and perform better when rewards are given to the group as a whole. This is because the group's success is seen as more important than individual success, leading to increased motivation and performance when the group is rewarded together.

Question 18

Many Japanese people are suspicious of persons who display great skill at being explicit, clear, and direct when expressing opinions.

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In Japanese culture, indirect communication is often valued over directness to maintain harmony and avoid confrontation, making explicit and direct expression sometimes viewed with suspicion or discomfort.

Question 19

In a study of stereotypes typically held by African Americans and Caucasians about each other, Leonard and Locke found that

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They perceive each other as threatening and have generally negative evaluations of each other.

Question 20

Ethnically diverse groups tend to come up withless creative solutions than ethnically homogeneous group do.

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that ethnically diverse groups often come up with more creative and innovative solutions compared to ethnically homogeneous groups, due to a wider range of perspectives and experiences.

Quiz 4: Diversity and the Effects of Culture