Deck 4: Language

Question 1

Culture can be best understood as __________.

A) the language, values, beliefs, and traditions shared and learned by a group of people
B) an interaction between people who share similar characteristics
C) a group of people who share the same language and nationality
D) a system of beliefs that differentiates one category of people from another

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of a coculture?

A) The grandchildren of immigrants who are aware of their grandparents' homeland but do not connect with the customs or language of that country
B) Children of immigrants who are immersed in American culture and no longer identify with customs of their parents' homeland
C) The grandchildren of immigrants who no longer identify with the customs and communication of their grandparents' homeland
D) Children of immigrants who are immersed in American culture while still identifying with customs of their parents' homeland

Answer 2

D

Question 3

If one claims membership in a social category, such as LGBTQ, that is part of an encompassing group, that person has identified with a __________.

A) culture
B) coculture
C) ethnocentric culture
D) salient culture

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Which of the following best characterizes the relationship between culture and cocultures?

A) The dominant culture determines the overarching characteristics of a coculture.
B) Cocultures are both part of and exist alongside the larger culture.
C) Cultures are subdivided into distinct and separate cocultures that cannot overlap.
D) Dominant cocultures strongly influence the leading features of the larger culture.

Question 5

Which of the following is an accurate statement about culture?

A) Cultural generalizations apply to every member of a cultural group.
B) Sometimes greater differences exist within cultures than between cultures.
C) Cultural membership does not shape the nature of communication.
D) Generalizations about cultural differences are mostly inaccurate and unhelpful.

Question 6

For intercultural communication to take place, cultural differences must be ____________.

A) salient
B) tolerated
C) significant
D) ambiguous

Question 7

Which of the following best reflects the relationship between salience and intercultural communication?

A) Individuals must see themselves as different for intercultural communication to take place.
B) Increased contact with other cultures creates salience, which affects the quality of intercultural interactions.
C) Differences do not need to be recognized for intercultural communication to take place.
D) Salience improves the decoding of messages and, as a result, enhances intercultural communication.

Question 8

Every Saturday, Terry meets her friends at the local coffee house. Terry is of European descent while her friends are Latina. If cultural differences are salient, Terry would be considered part of a(n) __________.

A) in-group
B) out-group
C) regional group
D) subgroup

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a category of cultures and norms used to distinguish similarities and differences among cultures?

A) Race and ethnicity
B) Individualism and collectivism
C) Competition and cooperation
D) High and low context communication

Question 10

Individualistic cultures value __________.

A) order
B) status
C) relational harmony
D) self-reliance

Question 11

Cultures that place great value on family, duty, order, and hierarchy are considered ____________.

A) low context
B) individualistic
C) high power distance
D) collectivistic

Question 12

Marcus shows great respect and devotion to his extended family. He feels that it is his duty to take care of them and make sure that they have security as they get older. It is likely that Marcus comes from a(n) __________.

A) uncertainty-tolerant culture
B) individualistic culture
C) collectivistic culture
D) low power distance culture

Question 13

If you are part of a high power distance culture, there is a good chance that you could also be a part of a(n) __________.

A) autonomous culture
B) collectivistic culture
C) low context culture
D) uncertainty-tolerant culture

Question 14

You have gone to Japan to meet with another manager to discuss potential directions for the company. The other manager is Japanese and is slightly higher than you on the company ladder. During this meeting, the other manager makes a suggestion that you do not agree with. How should you respond?

A) "That's an interesting idea. Let me think it over."
B) "That's an interesting idea, but I think something else might work better."
C) "No. That idea isn't going to work."
D) "Sounds good. Let's go ahead with your idea."

Question 15

When Si-woo, a graduate student from South Korea, filled out her university admission papers, she was confused when the form asked her to list her "first name" and her "last name." She answered Pak then Si-woo. Why did she list her last name first?

A) She doesn't understand the reference to "last name."
B) She comes from a collectivist culture which values family over self.
C) She comes from a collectivist culture which values self over group membership.
D) She comes from a low-context culture which emphasizes humility.

Question 16

The use of collective pronouns in countries like China or South Korea reflects a cultural emphasis on which of the following values?

A) humility
B) egocentrism
C) self-esteem
D) silence

Question 17

People from individualistic cultures are more likely to

A) hide their displeasure about bad service.
B) be comfortable with silence.
C) apologize for something they did not do.
D) argue with a stranger on the street.

Question 18

Ayoub, the captain of the soccer team, feels like he let the team down when they lost, even though he scored several goals himself. Ayoub is probably a member of which type of culture?

A) collectivist
B) individualistic
C) competitive
D) high power distance

Question 19

A member of this culture may risk embarrassing his partner in a business negotiation if it means they're going to get the deal.

A) teamwork
B) collective
C) individualistic
D) cooperative

Question 20

Dale excitedly bragged about getting a promotion at work to his friend, Lith. Lith thought to himself, "Dale is an arrogant jerk." Dale and Lith are likely members of what cultures?

A) Dale is a member of an individualist culture, and Lith is a member of a collectivist culture.
B) Lith and Dale are both members of a collectivist culture.
C) Dale is a member of a direct culture, and Lith is a member of a competitive culture.
D) Both Lith and Dale are members of a competitive corporate culture.

Question 21

Which of the following is valued in a high-context culture?

A) Direct communication
B) Self-expression
C) Social harmony
D) Verbal fluency

Question 22

Leticia asks Lourdes for her help with a case she is working on. Lourdes does not have the time to help Leticia but does not want to offend her by saying no. Instead, she suggests that her co-worker, Belinda, may be interested in learning more about the case Leticia is working on. Based on her response, Lourdes most likely comes from a _________.

A) high power distance culture
B) uncertainty-avoiding culture.
C) low context culture
D) high context culture

Question 23

You are looking for signs as to whether a culture is low context. Which of the following would be an obvious indicator of that fact?

A) Face-saving behaviors
B) Use of the word "no"
C) Avoiding confrontation
D) Long durations of silence

Question 24

Which of the following countries would be considered an individualistic culture?

A) China
B) India
C) Japan
D) Australia

Question 25

At a business meeting in a high context culture, how would people likely behave?

A) They would state their concerns or complaints up front.
B) They speak directly and about results.
C) They take time for small talk before getting down to business.
D) They emphasize outcomes over relationships in business.

Question 26

Competent intercultural interaction will be difficult if the communicator is not __________.

A) open-minded
B) multilingual
C) ethnocentric
D) explicit

Question 27

A culture that values tradition, formal rules, and predictable behaviors is

A) an individualistic culture.
B) a low power distance culture.
C) an uncertainty avoidance culture.
D) a low uncertainty avoidance culture.

Question 28

Cultures with a high degree of uncertainty avoidance feel most comfortable

A) embracing ambiguity.
B) breaking rules.
C) taking risks.
D) following time-honored traditions.

Question 29

Which cultures believe in minimizing the differences between social classes?

A) Low power distance
B) High power distance
C) Low context
D) High context

Question 30

You are meeting your new boss for the first time today. He is from a high-power distance culture. How should you treat your boss?

A) Treat him the same way you treat everyone else.
B) Passively observe him and defer to his ideas.
C) Fill the silences with small talk.
D) Snap judgements

Question 31

In low power distance cultures

A) power inequalities are downplayed.
B) power inequalities are seen as natural.
C) leaders are highly respected.
D) authority figures are obeyed without question.

Question 32

Silence is most valued in __________.

A) high context cultures
B) low power distance cultures
C) individualistic cultures
D) the workplace

Question 33

A culture where men and women share equal responsibility for household chores would most likely be considered __________.

A) competitive
B) cooperative
C) individualistic
D) colloquial

Question 34

A competitive culture places value on

A) harmony and respect
B) non-traditional gender roles
C) independence and assertiveness
D) equality and consensus building

Question 35

Which of the following countries is considered a cooperative culture?

A) Nigeria
B) Great Britain
C) Italy
D) the Netherlands

Question 36

Which of the following statements about race and ethnicity is true?

A) Race is a biological concept used to classify people based on genetic characteristics, such as skin and eye color.
B) Race is a more reliable indicator of cultural and personal differences than ethnicity.
C) Both are social constructs, but ethnicity is a more reliable indicator of cultural identity than the race.
D) There is less genetic variation within races than between them.

Question 37

The complex overlap and interactions of multiple identities and social factors is called _________.

A) cognitive complexity
B) intersectionality
C) ethnicities
D) salience

Question 38

If you were to say that everyone living in the southern United States is "slow," you'd be engaging in __________.

A) ethnocentrism
B) basic hegemony
C) overt racism
D) regional stereotyping

Question 39

People who do not feel that their biological sex adequately describes them would most likely identify as ____________.

A) gay
B) queer
C) binary
D) transgender

Question 40

Gender identity refers to

A) a person's internal sense of being, which includes gender-related qualities.
B) a person's preferred pronoun.
C) a person's sense of being a sexual being.
D) a gender that matches the sex they were assigned at birth.

Question 41

In some cultures, the single-most factor in defining whether you are part of the in-group or the out-group is your

A) political views.
B) gender.
C) religion.
D) age.

Question 42

Before engaging in political discourse on social media, remember to

A) learn how to flame or troll.
B) not assume that what you read or watch online is true.
C) block responsible messages that differ from your own.
D) use bots to quickly generate and distribute social media posts.

Question 43

When offering assistance to a person who has a disability, you should __________.

A) wait until your offer has been accepted before proceeding and ask for instructions
B) speak only to the person he or she is with
C) use "identity-first language"
D) avoid common expressions such as "see you later" or "did you hear about that"

Question 44

Laura is talking to her grandma on the phone. She says loudly and slowly in a sing-song voice: "Oh, Grammie, you're so cute. Now, make sure to take out the doggie later. You don't want him to have a poopy on the floor. He'll have to go to the bathroom. Remember, take him out." Which of the following best explains why Laura is speaking to her grandmother in this manner?

A) Grandma has trouble remembering and communicating because she's older.
B) Laura assumes Grandma has trouble communicating because of her age.
C) Grandma has a limited vocabulary and has trouble hearing due to her age.
D) Laura wants to make an impression on Grandma so she remembers to take the dog out.

Question 45

Which of the following best exemplifies the contact hypothesis?

A) John grew up traveling and spending time with people around the world. He now has positive attitudes and good relationships with people of many different cultures.
B) Lisa has had little contact with people from Europe. As a result, she has difficulty communicating with her new coworker, who is from Germany.
C) Alyssa spent hours reading books and watching documentaries about China. Because of that, she is now able to interact successfully with her Chinese friends.
D) Cameron spent hours talking to his friend, Luc, about his experiences in France. He can now competently communicate with people of many different cultures.

Question 46

Interaction between members of different cultures or cocultures is called _________ communication.

Question 47

There is a higher level of _____________ apprehension in cultures where the desire to conform is great.

Question 48

______ power distance cultures use formal terms of status to greet people.

Question 49

In Western cultures, like in the U.S., ________ can feel embarrassing and awkward and interpreted as lack of interest, unwillingness to communicate, or hostility.

Question 50

______ is a social construct to describe a group of people who share physical and cultural traits and potentially a common ancestry.

Question 51

__________ people have a gender identity that matches the sex that they were assigned at birth.

Question 52

Discussions and arguments over _______ have become one of the most controversial examples of intercultural communication in the United States in recent years.

Question 53

Some teens and young adults have an _________ audience, a heightened self-consciousness that makes it seem as if people are always observing and judging them.

Question 54

Noticing the behaviors of members of another culture for the purpose of acquiring culture-specific information is known as ____________ observation.

Question 55

Feelings of confusion, disenchantment, loneliness, and homesickness following entrance into a new culture are collectively known as culture __________.

Question 56

Michael and Brooke are visiting France for the first time. While they enjoy visiting the museums and historical sites, they can't help but criticize the people and their culture. They specifically wished that more people would speak English and were troubled by the strangeness of French cuisine. Michael and Brooke's behavior best exemplifies __________.

Question 57

Matching
-sense common in adolescence that one is different from everybody else.

A) personal fable
B) prejudice
C) hegemony
D) ethnocentrism
E) in-groups
F) out-groups

Question 58

Matching
-dominance of one culture over another.

A) personal fable
B) prejudice
C) hegemony
D) ethnocentrism
E) in-groups
F) out-groups

Question 59

Matching
-attitude that one's own culture is superior to others'

A) personal fable
B) prejudice
C) hegemony
D) ethnocentrism
E) in-groups
F) out-groups

Question 60

Matching
-with which one identifies

A) personal fable
B) prejudice
C) hegemony
D) ethnocentrism
E) in-groups
F) out-groups

Question 61

Matching
-one views as different from oneself

A) personal fable
B) prejudice
C) hegemony
D) ethnocentrism
E) in-groups
F) out-groups

Question 62

Matching
-culture in which members focus on their personal value and welfare

A) Individualistic
B) High-context
C) Collectivistic
D) Low-context

Question 63

Matching
-culture that relies heavily on subtle, often nonverbal cues to maintain social harmony

A) Individualistic
B) High-context
C) Collectivistic
D) Low-context

Question 64

Matching
-culture in which members focus on the welfare of the group as a whole

A) Individualistic
B) High-context
C) Collectivistic
D) Low-context