Question 1

Dr.Higgins has a Japanese foreign exchange student in his class.He understands that, typically, foreign students have difficulty writing papers in English.Consequently, he intends to be more lenient when evaluating this student's grammar.Which of the following strategies is Dr.Higgins most likely employing: social decentering, empathy, or adapting predictively? Justify your answer.

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Question 2

Discuss the differences between those cultures that prefer individual achievement versus those that prefer group achievement.

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Question 3

What are the barriers to intercultural communication and how can they affect communication?

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Question 4

Match the words below with the definitions.Words are used only once.
-Perception shared by a culture or group of people about key beliefs and issues which influences interaction with others.
A)globalization
B)enculturation
C)world view
D)social decentring
E)empathy
F)third culture
G)acculturation
H)gender
I)race
J)sympathy

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World view refers to the collective perception, beliefs and values of a culture or group of people.

Answer: B
 Enculturation is the process of learning and adopting the norms, values, beliefs, and behaviors of one's own culture.

Answer: D
 Social decentring refers to the ability to take on other people's perspectives and to understand the world from their point of view.

Answer: G
 Acculturation refers to the process of acquiring the cultural traits or social patterns of another group.

Answer: H
 Gender refers to the socially constructed characteristics and roles that are associated with being male or female.

Answer: I
 Race refers to a social construct that categorizes people based on physical traits such as skin color and facial features.

Answer: J
 Sympathy refers to the ability to understand and feel compassion for someone else's situation, without necessarily experiencing their emotions.

Note: The remaining options, A (globalization), E (empathy), and F (third culture), do not match the given definition.

Question 5

Match the words below with the definitions.Words are used only once.
-The integration of economics and technology that is contributing to a world-wide, interconnected business environment..
A)globalization
B)enculturation
C)world view
D)social decentring
E)empathy
F)third culture
G)acculturation
H)gender
I)race
J)sympathy

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Globalization refers to the integration of economics and technology across the world, leading to interconnected businesses.

Answer: G
 Acculturation refers to the process of adapting to a new culture or way of life, which can be a result of globalization.

Answer: C
 Worldview refers to a person's perspective or mindset, which may be shaped by their cultural background and experiences.

Answer: D
 Social decentring refers to the idea that no one culture or society is more important or central than another in the world.

Answer: H and I
 Gender and race are both important aspects of a person's identity and can play a role in shaping their experiences and opportunities in a globalized world.

Answer: J
 Sympathy refers to the ability to understand and share the feelings of others, which can be an important quality in navigating interpersonal relationships in a globalized world.

Question 6

How may an individual from a low-context culture have problems communicating within a high context culture?

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Question 7

Match the words below with the definitions.Words are used only once.
-To acknowledge that someone may be feeling bad or to be compassionate toward someone.
A)globalization
B)enculturation
C)world view
D)social decentring
E)empathy
F)third culture
G)acculturation
H)gender
I)race
J)sympathy

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Question 8

Match the words below with the definitions.Words are used only once.
-Process of developing an emotional reaction that is similar to the reaction being experienced by another person.
A)globalization
B)enculturation
C)world view
D)social decentring
E)empathy
F)third culture
G)acculturation
H)gender
I)race
J)sympathy

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Empathy is the process of developing an emotional reaction that is similar to the reaction being experienced by another person.

Answer: G
 Acculturation is the process of acquiring the culture of a particular society or group.

Answer: C
 World view refers to a person's perspective or outlook on the world, shaped by their cultural, social, and personal experiences.

Answer: D
 Social decentring describes the process of shifting from an egocentric perspective to one that recognizes and considers the perspectives of others.

Answer: J
 Sympathy refers to feeling concern or sorrow for someone else's situation or experience.

Answer: B
 Enculturation is the process by which an individual learns the cultural norms and values of their society.

Answer: H
 Gender refers to the social and cultural roles, behaviors, and expectations associated with being male or female.

Answer: I
 Race refers to the physical characteristics shared by a group of people, used to categorize them as belonging to a particular ethnic or racial group.

Answer: A 
 Globalization refers to the increasing interconnectedness and interdependence of societies around the world, including the spread of ideas and culture.

Answer: F 
 Third culture refers to the shared culture and experiences that develop among individuals or groups who are part of multiple cultures or who have spent significant time in a culture other than their own.

Question 9

Match the words below with the definitions.Words are used only once.
-A cognitive process in which we take into account another person's thoughts, feelings, values, background, and perspective.
A)globalization
B)enculturation
C)world view
D)social decentring
E)empathy
F)third culture
G)acculturation
H)gender
I)race
J)sympathy

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Social decentring is the cognitive process where we consider another person's thoughts, feelings, values, background, and perspective, distinguishing it from empathy or sympathy which are more related to sharing or understanding emotions.

Question 10

Match the words below with the definitions.Words are used only once.
-Establishing common ground by joining separate cultures to create a new, more comprehensive and inclusive culture.
A)globalization
B)enculturation
C)world view
D)social decentring
E)empathy
F)third culture
G)acculturation
H)gender
I)race
J)sympathy

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Third culture refers to the new and unique culture created by individuals who come from different original cultures and backgrounds, and who must work together to form a common understanding and way of doing things.

Answer: G
 Acculturation refers to the process of learning and adopting the values and customs of a new culture, often in addition to maintaining one's own cultural identity.

Answer: C
 World view refers to the perspective or beliefs held by an individual or group of people about the nature of the world, including ideas about morality, spirituality, and the purpose of life.

Answer: D
 Social decentring refers to the process of expanding one's perspective beyond the individual or one's own culture, recognizing the diversity of experiences and acknowledging the importance of understanding multiple perspectives.

Answer: H
 Gender refers to the social and cultural roles, expectations, and behaviors associated with being male or female, and how these roles and expectations affect individuals and society.

Answer: I
 Race refers to the socially constructed categories used to classify people based on physical characteristics such as skin color, hair texture, and facial features, often with significant social and political implications.

Note: Empathy and sympathy are not directly related to the definitions provided and cannot be matched with a specific definition.

Question 11

What are the differences between Millenials and Generation X? Discuss the impact these differences may have on communication between these two age groups.

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Question 12

Match the words below with the definitions.Words are used only once.
-The process of communicating a group's culture from generation to generation.
A)globalization
B)enculturation
C)world view
D)social decentring
E)empathy
F)third culture
G)acculturation
H)gender
I)race
J)sympathy

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Enculturation refers to the process of communicating a group's culture from generation to generation.

Answer: G 
 Acculturation refers to the process of adapting to and adopting the cultural traits or social patterns of another group.

Answer: C 
 Worldview refers to the overall perspective on life and the world that a person or culture has.

Answer: D 
 Social decentring refers to the process of recognizing and valuing multiple perspectives and experiences, rather than centering one's own worldview.

Answer: H 
 Gender refers to the socially constructed roles, behaviors, and expectations associated with being male or female.

Answer: I 
 Race refers to socially constructed categories based on physical, cultural, or historical traits.

Answer: E 
 Empathy refers to the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person.

Answer: J 
 Sympathy refers to feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else's misfortune.

Answer: A 
 Globalization refers to the process of increasing interconnectedness and interdependence among people, companies, and countries around the world.

Answer: F 
 A third culture refers to a shared culture that emerges among people who come from different cultural backgrounds and share experiences living in a new cultural context.

Question 13

Match the words below with the definitions.Words are used only once.
-The process of acquiring new approaches, beliefs, and values through exposure to another culture.
A)globalization
B)enculturation
C)world view
D)social decentring
E)empathy
F)third culture
G)acculturation
H)gender
I)race
J)sympathy

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Acculturation is defined as the process of acquiring new approaches, beliefs, and values through exposure to another culture.

Answer: C
 World view is defined as a particular philosophy of life or conception of the world.

Answer: D
 Social decentring is defined as the process of understanding and accepting cultural differences and recognizing the limitations of one's own cultural perspective.

Answer: F
 Third culture is defined as a combination of different cultural experiences and perspectives that result from living in multiple cultures.

Answer: H
 Gender is defined as the range of characteristics pertaining to, and differentiating between, masculinity and femininity.

Answer: I
 Race is defined as a social construct used to categorize people based on physical characteristics such as skin color and facial features.

Answer: E
 Empathy is defined as the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person.

Answer: A, B, J
 Globalization refers to the process of promoting economic, cultural, and social connections between different countries and regions. Enculturation refers to the process by which an individual learns and adopts the values, beliefs, and behaviors of their own culture. Sympathy is defined as the feeling of sadness or sorrow for someone else's misfortune.

Question 14

Why is it so important in Canada for us to learn about intercultural communication?

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Question 15

Discuss the differences between masculine and feminine cultural perspectives.

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Question 16

Your friend, Tasha, is about to move to Italy with her family.She's naturally scared about interacting with people she doesn't know who speak a language she doesn't speak, and who have different cultural traditions and world views.What advice about understanding and communicating with the new people she will meet can you give Tasha?

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Question 17

Match the words below with the definitions.Words are used only once.
-Genetically transmitted physical characteristics of a group of people.
A)globalization
B)enculturation
C)world view
D)social decentring
E)empathy
F)third culture
G)acculturation
H)gender
I)race
J)sympathy

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"Genetically transmitted physical characteristics of a group of people" refers to the concept of race.

Quiz 8: Interpersonal Communication and Cultural Diversity

Discuss the differences between those cultures that prefer individual achievement versus those that prefer group achievement.

What are the barriers to intercultural communication and how can they affect communication?

Match the words below with the definitions.Words are used only once. -Perception shared by a culture or group of people about key beliefs and issues which influences interaction with others.

Match the words below with the definitions.Words are used only once. -The integration of economics and technology that is contributing to a world-wide, interconnected business environment..

How may an individual from a low-context culture have problems communicating within a high context culture?

Match the words below with the definitions.Words are used only once. -To acknowledge that someone may be feeling bad or to be compassionate toward someone.

Match the words below with the definitions.Words are used only once. -Process of developing an emotional reaction that is similar to the reaction being experienced by another person.

Match the words below with the definitions.Words are used only once. -A cognitive process in which we take into account another person's thoughts, feelings, values, background, and perspective.

Match the words below with the definitions.Words are used only once. -Establishing common ground by joining separate cultures to create a new, more comprehensive and inclusive culture.

What are the differences between Millenials and Generation X? Discuss the impact these differences may have on communication between these two age groups.

Match the words below with the definitions.Words are used only once. -The process of communicating a group's culture from generation to generation.

Match the words below with the definitions.Words are used only once. -The process of acquiring new approaches, beliefs, and values through exposure to another culture.

Why is it so important in Canada for us to learn about intercultural communication?

Discuss the differences between masculine and feminine cultural perspectives.

Match the words below with the definitions.Words are used only once. -Genetically transmitted physical characteristics of a group of people.