Question 1

According to Mark Orbe, ________ is where "individuals are seemingly inhibited and nonconfrontational while putting the needs of others before their own."
A) the latitude of acceptance
B) a humanistic approach
C) a nonassertive approach
D) the latitude of noncommitment

Accepted Answer

A nonassertive approach is characterized by individuals being inhibited and nonconfrontational, prioritizing the needs of others over their own.

Question 2

According to Mark Orbe, an ________ is behavior "perceived as hurtfully expressive, self-promoting, and assuming control over the choices of others."
A) interpretive approach
B) aggressive approach
C) assertive approach
D) objective approach

Accepted Answer

Mark Orbe defines an aggressive approach as behavior that is perceived as hurtfully expressive, self-promoting, and assuming control over the choices of others.

Question 3

For co-cultural group members, which of the following means fitting into the dominant culture while shedding the speech and nonverbal markers of their own group?
A) adaptation
B) affiliation
C) assimilation
D) accommodation

Accepted Answer

Assimilation refers to the process where co-cultural group members attempt to fit into the dominant culture by shedding their own cultural markers.

Question 4

In the context of the communication orientations in co-cultural theory, identify a true statement about nonassertive assimilation.
A) The constant drive of co-cultural members for success while downplaying cultural differences makes it a difficult approach to sustain.
B) Fitting into the dominant structure becomes so important that others' rights and interests are often ignored.
C) Co-cultural members attempt to fit into dominant structures by "playing the game".
D) Co-cultural members attempt to meet their own needs as best they can by unobtrusively blending into the dominant society.

Accepted Answer

Nonassertive assimilation involves co-cultural members trying to blend into the dominant society unobtrusively to meet their needs without drawing attention to their cultural differences.

Question 5

In the context of assertive assimilation as a communication orientation in co-cultural theory, which of the following actions best describes the shorthand descriptor "overcompensating"?
A) exploiting the dominant image of a group for personal gain
B) making a conscious and consistent effort to be a "superstar"
C) making covert or overt arrangements to ignore co-cultural differences
D) moving conversation away from risky or dangerous areas

Accepted Answer

Overcompensating involves making a conscious and consistent effort to excel or be a "superstar" to counteract stereotypes or biases against one's co-cultural group.

Question 6

In the context of the communication orientations in co-cultural theory, identify a shorthand descriptor of nonassertive accommodation.
A) averting controversy
B) dispelling stereotypes
C) strategic distancing
D) ridiculing self

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

In the context of aggressive assimilation as a communication orientation in co-cultural theory, which of the following shorthand descriptors is best described as adopting dominant communication codes to mask co-cultural identity?
A) mirroring
B) overcompensating
C) bargaining
D) avoiding

Accepted Answer

Mirroring involves adopting the dominant communication codes to blend in and mask one's co-cultural identity, aligning with aggressive assimilation strategies.

Question 8

Working within the dominant culture, co-cultural advocates offer a prophetic voice calling for major transformation of structures and practices that hold co-cultural groups down. In the context of the communication orientations in co-cultural theory, this statement best describes ________.
A) aggressive separation
B) nonassertive separation
C) aggressive accommodation
D) assertive assimilation

Accepted Answer

Aggressive accommodation involves advocating for change within the dominant culture by challenging and transforming structures and practices that marginalize co-cultural groups.

Question 9

Which of the following statements is true about co-cultural members who employ nonassertive separation, which is a communication orientation in co-cultural theory?
A) They avoid being with people from the dominant culture whenever they can.
B) They make strategic decisions to undermine the benefits of dominant group membership.
C) They use their personal power to strengthen the solidarity of their co-cultural group.
D) They speak confidently about the values and accomplishments of their co-cultural group.

Accepted Answer

Nonassertive separation involves avoiding interaction with the dominant culture to maintain a distinct co-cultural identity without confrontation or assertiveness.

Question 10

In co-cultural theory, "exemplifying strengths" is likely to be employed by co-cultural group members with which of the following communication orientations?
A) aggressive separation
B) aggressive accommodation
C) nonassertive assimilation
D) assertive separation

Accepted Answer

Assertive separation is a communication orientation that emphasizes maintaining one's own cultural identity while also being open to interacting with other cultures. Exemplifying strengths is a strategy that can be used to highlight the positive aspects of one's own culture and to build bridges with other cultures.

Question 11

In the context of assertive separation as a communication orientation in co-cultural theory, which of the following actions best describes the shorthand descriptor "embracing stereotypes"?
A) interacting with dominant groups in an open, genuine manner
B) explaining co-cultural norms and values to dominant groups
C) maintaining co-cultural presence within dominant groups
D) putting a positive spin on the biases of dominant groups

Accepted Answer

"Embracing stereotypes" involves putting a positive spin on the biases of dominant groups, as it suggests accepting and reinterpreting stereotypes in a way that can be advantageous or empowering for the co-cultural group.

Question 12

Keith, a co-cultural member, pursues accommodation with the dominant group using an assertive approach. Considering his assertive accommodation orientation, which of the following actions is he most likely to take?
A) explain co-cultural norms and values to the dominant group
B) make the group's strength, success, and contribution known
C) try hard to avoid the typical behavior of his co-cultural group
D) remain silent to inappropriate or offensive comments

Accepted Answer

Keith is likely to explain co-cultural norms and values to the dominant group as part of an assertive accommodation approach, aiming to educate and promote understanding while maintaining his cultural identity.

Question 13

In the context of Mark Orbe's communication approaches, an assertive approach is a style of "self-enhancing and expressive behavior that takes into account both self and others' needs."

Accepted Answer

An assertive communication approach involves expressing one's own needs and desires while also considering and respecting the needs and desires of others, aligning with Mark Orbe's description.

Question 14

In the context of Mark Orbe's communication approaches, an aggressive approach refers to communication practices that are seen as hurtfully expressive, self-promoting, and assuming control over the choices of others.

Accepted Answer

Aggressive communication is characterized by dominating, controlling, and often hurtful expressions that prioritize one's own needs over others, aligning with Mark Orbe's description.

Question 15

Accommodation is defined as the co-cultural process of working to change dominant culture rules to take the life experiences of co-cultural members into account.

Accepted Answer

Accommodation involves adapting or modifying dominant cultural norms to be more inclusive of diverse perspectives and experiences, aligning with the definition provided.

Question 16

In the context of the communication orientations in co-cultural theory, "ridiculing self" is a shorthand descriptor of nonassertive accommodation.

Accepted Answer

"Ridiculing self" is not a descriptor of nonassertive accommodation; it is associated with nonassertive assimilation strategies in co-cultural theory.

Question 17

In the context of the communication orientations in co-cultural theory, "utilizing liaisons" is a shorthand descriptor of nonassertive assimilation.

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

In the context of assertive accommodation as a communication orientation in co-cultural theory, co-cultural members whose abilities and interpersonal skills are valued work cooperatively within the dominant culture.

Accepted Answer

Assertive accommodation involves co-cultural members actively engaging and working within the dominant culture to create change, often leveraging their valued skills and abilities to foster cooperation and mutual understanding.

Question 19

The co-cultural group members who desire separation work to create and maintain an identity that is similar to the dominant culture rather than promote their own in-group solidarity.

Accepted Answer

Co-cultural group members who desire separation aim to maintain their distinct identity and promote in-group solidarity, rather than assimilating into the dominant culture.

Question 20

Separatist members, co-cultural group members who desire separation as a preferred outcome of communication, are highly concerned with changing the rules of the dominant culture because they see themselves as idealists who believe in seamless coordination.

Accepted Answer

Separatist members typically seek to maintain their distinct identity and may not be primarily concerned with changing the dominant culture's rules, as they prefer separation over integration or assimilation.

Quiz 36: CC-Cultural Theory

According to Mark Orbe, ________ is where "individuals are seemingly inhibited and nonconfrontational while putting the needs of others before their own."

According to Mark Orbe, an ________ is behavior "perceived as hurtfully expressive, self-promoting, and assuming control over the choices of others."

For co-cultural group members, which of the following means fitting into the dominant culture while shedding the speech and nonverbal markers of their own group?

In the context of the communication orientations in co-cultural theory, identify a true statement about nonassertive assimilation.

In the context of assertive assimilation as a communication orientation in co-cultural theory, which of the following actions best describes the shorthand descriptor "overcompensating"?

In the context of the communication orientations in co-cultural theory, identify a shorthand descriptor of nonassertive accommodation.

In the context of aggressive assimilation as a communication orientation in co-cultural theory, which of the following shorthand descriptors is best described as adopting dominant communication codes to mask co-cultural identity?

Working within the dominant culture, co-cultural advocates offer a prophetic voice calling for major transformation of structures and practices that hold co-cultural groups down. In the context of the communication orientations in co-cultural theory, this statement best describes ________.

Which of the following statements is true about co-cultural members who employ nonassertive separation, which is a communication orientation in co-cultural theory?

In co-cultural theory, "exemplifying strengths" is likely to be employed by co-cultural group members with which of the following communication orientations?

In the context of assertive separation as a communication orientation in co-cultural theory, which of the following actions best describes the shorthand descriptor "embracing stereotypes"?

Keith, a co-cultural member, pursues accommodation with the dominant group using an assertive approach. Considering his assertive accommodation orientation, which of the following actions is he most likely to take?