Question 1

Prejudice is rooted in

Accepted Answer

Stereotypes are over-generalized beliefs about a particular group of people that are often inaccurate and negative. Prejudice is a negative attitude towards a person or group based on their perceived membership in a particular category. Stereotypes can lead to prejudice because they provide a simplified and often inaccurate view of a group of people, which can make it easier to justify negative attitudes and behaviors towards them.

Question 2

Which term refers to someone whose gender identity corresponds to their sex?

Accepted Answer

Cisgender refers to individuals whose gender identity matches the sex they were assigned at birth, unlike transgender individuals whose gender identity does not align with their birth-assigned sex.

Question 3

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

Appropriateness in intercultural competence refers to the ability to act in ways that are suitable or fitting for the context or situation, including being sensitive to cultural norms and expectations. Melinda's lack of awareness about how her communication style affects others suggests she is lacking in appropriateness, as she is not adapting her behavior to be suitable for the diverse cultural backgrounds of her team members.

Question 4

Which statement is true regarding the results of studies on the differences between men's and women's nonverbal communication?

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that women tend to be more facially expressive than men, indicating a difference in how emotions and reactions are nonverbally communicated between genders.

Question 5

What theory addresses the ability to adjust your communication to mesh with the behaviors of people from other cultures?

Accepted Answer

Communication accommodation theory explains how individuals adjust their communication styles to align with others, particularly in cross-cultural contexts, to reduce social differences and enhance understanding.

Question 6

Gender fluid individuals are considered cisgender.

Accepted Answer

Gender fluid individuals, whose gender identity can vary over time, do not fit the definition of cisgender, which refers to individuals whose gender identity matches the sex they were assigned at birth.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Co-cultural communication theory posits that in societies like the United States, certain groups (such as Euro-Americans) are considered the dominant culture, thereby holding more societal power and influence over non-dominant (co-cultural) groups.

Question 8

The tendency of societies to sort individuals into perceptual, social, and legal categories of "male" and "female" is called

Accepted Answer

Gender polarization refers to the process of dividing and categorizing individuals strictly into male and female roles and identities, emphasizing the differences between the two genders and often ignoring the existence of a spectrum of gender identities.

Question 9

What is the term for an established, coherent set of beliefs, attitudes, values, and practices shared by a large group of people?

Accepted Answer

Culture is defined as an established, coherent set of beliefs, attitudes, values, and practices shared by a large group of people.

Question 10

Gender reveal parties are an example of

Accepted Answer

Gender reveal parties are a form of gender socialization, where societal norms and expectations about gender are reinforced through the celebration of the expected child's sex.

Question 11

Names and pronouns are two ways we indicate a person's

Accepted Answer

Names and pronouns are commonly used to indicate a person's gender, reflecting how they identify themselves in terms of being male, female, or non-binary, among other identities.

Question 12

If you believe that all people on SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) are inherently lazy and don't deserve governmental assistance, what type of prejudice does your belief reflect?

Accepted Answer

Hostile prejudice refers to negative attitudes or feelings towards a group based on preconceived notions or stereotypes, often leading to outright hostility or discrimination. Believing that all people on SNAP are lazy and undeserving reflects a negative, hostile view towards that group.

Question 13

What theory suggests that the dominant culture determines the prevailing views, values, and traditions of a society?

Accepted Answer

Co-cultural communication theory suggests that the dominant culture in a society sets the prevailing views, values, and traditions, influencing how different groups communicate and interact within that society.

Question 14

When we engage in communication that is appropriate, effective, and ethical for people of diverse backgrounds, we exhibit

Accepted Answer

Intercultural competence refers to the ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with people of other cultures, respecting their cultural differences and understanding their perspectives.

Question 15

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

Ingroupers are those perceived as similar or belonging to the same group as oneself, while outgroupers are those perceived as different or not belonging to one's own group.

Question 16

Which statement is true regarding physical distinctions based on sex?

Accepted Answer

Anatomical males generally have a physiological advantage in developing more upper body strength due to differences in muscle mass and distribution, influenced by hormonal differences such as higher levels of testosterone.

Question 17

What is one effect of belief in polarized gender?

Accepted Answer

People who believe in polarized gender tend to perceive wide differences between the genders, emphasizing the distinctions and often reinforcing traditional gender roles and stereotypes.

Question 18

The belief that women are more emotional than men is an example of (a) gender

Accepted Answer

This belief is a gender stereotype, which is a generalized view or preconception about attributes or characteristics, or the roles that are or ought to be possessed by, or performed by, women and men.

Question 19

Mitchell's cruise ship stops in Jamaica, and he and his friend Simon take a shore excursion that exposes them to some very poor areas. Mitchell remarks to his Jamaican bus driver that the driver should be sure to visit a "real country" someday. What does Mitchell''s communication illustrate?

Accepted Answer

Mitchell's comment implies a judgment that Jamaica, or at least the parts he has seen, is somehow less than a "real country" compared to his own or others he considers more developed or superior. This reflects ethnocentrism, which is the belief in the inherent superiority of one's own ethnic group or culture.

Question 20

Which is considered to be a characteristic of co-cultures?

Accepted Answer

Co-cultures are groups within a larger culture with distinct values, practices, or beliefs, but they typically have less power or influence than the dominant culture, which sets the broader societal norms.

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