Question 1

Which form of diversity will pose a growing challenge due to globalization?

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Question 2

When you encounter a language barrier, what is a good tactic to employ?

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Asking and answering many questions helps ensure clear understanding between parties when facing a language barrier. It allows for clarification and confirmation of information, making communication more effective despite the language differences.

Question 3

______ is the assumption that all individuals are heterosexual.

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Heterosexism is the assumption or belief that everyone is heterosexual and that heterosexuality is superior to all other sexual orientations, leading to discrimination against those who are not heterosexual.

Question 4

Connor asked his fraternity brothers if they would like to attend a sorority party with the idea of looking for women that they could possible date. It never occurred to Connor that his fraternity brother Steve prefers to date men. What would Connor assumption about his friends be considered?

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Connor's assumption that his fraternity brothers would be interested in dating women is an example of heterosexism, which is the assumption that everyone is heterosexual or that heterosexuality is the norm.

Question 5

Which type of communication is used to humiliate people based on age, gender, race, ethnicity, culture, sexual orientation, social class, and more?

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Hate speech is used to humiliate or discriminate against people based on characteristics such as age, gender, race, ethnicity, culture, sexual orientation, social class, and more. It is intended to demean and marginalize individuals or groups.

Question 6

Jessica, who is from the United States, is living abroad with a family in Madrid. Every time the family members show Natalie a Spanish tradition or cultural ritual, she shrugs it off and states, "The U.S.A. does that better." Natalie is exhibiting ______.

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Natalie is exhibiting ethnocentrism, which is the belief in the inherent superiority of one's own ethnic group or culture. By dismissing Spanish traditions in favor of those from the U.S., she is showing a preference for her own culture's practices and implying they are superior.

Question 7

When one outwardly displays the dislike or hatred of a group through verbal and nonverbal communication, it is called ______.

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Discrimination involves outward actions or behaviors that show dislike or hatred towards a group, often through verbal and nonverbal communication.

Question 8

______ is the dislike or hatred one has toward a particular group, and ______ refers to the verbal and nonverbal communication behaviors that follow the dislike or hatred.

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Prejudice refers to the negative attitudes or feelings towards a particular group based on stereotypes or irrational beliefs. Discrimination is the behavior or actions, often negative, towards an individual or group based on prejudice.

Question 9

Jillian and Carly are organizing a sorority mixer, but decide they would prefer it if no one over a size 4 attended that mixer to make sure the party conveyed the attractiveness of their chapter. Jillian and Carly are engaging in ______.

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Jillian and Carly are engaging in discrimination because they are making a decision to exclude people based on their body size, which is an action against a group of people. Discrimination involves actions or policies that exclude, restrict, or mistreat people based on various categories such as race, gender, age, or in this case, body size.

Question 10

______ is placing your own cultural beliefs in a superior position, leading to a negative judgment of other cultures

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Ethnocentrism is the act of judging another culture solely by the values and standards of one's own culture, often leading to viewing one's own culture as superior.

Question 11

______ is placing your own cultural beliefs in a superior position, leading to the negative judgment of other cultures.

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Ethnocentrism is the act of judging another culture solely by the values and standards of one's own culture, often leading to a sense of superiority over other cultures.

Question 12

Why does severe ethnocentrism impede cultural competence?

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Ethnocentrism, the belief in the inherent superiority of one's own ethnic group or culture, can lead to a rejection of the uniqueness and value of other cultures. This attitude hinders the ability to appreciate and understand the diversity of cultures, which is essential for achieving cultural competence.

Question 13

People who view their culture as dominant and are unwilling to learn about the ideas of other cultures are described as having ______.

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Ethnocentrism is the belief in the inherent superiority of one's own ethnic group or culture. People with this view often see their culture as the norm and may be resistant to understanding or valuing other cultures.

Question 14

Wyatt frequents white supremacist websites and routinely posts messages online about his dislike of non-White individuals in America. He is often insulting and denigrates people of color. Wyatt is engaging in ______.

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Wyatt's actions of posting insulting and denigrating messages about non-White individuals online constitute hate speech, which involves expressing hatred or inciting violence against a particular group based on race, ethnicity, or other characteristics.

Question 15

______ is communication used to intimidate and segregate based on gender, sexual orientation, race, and ethnicity.

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Hate speech is specifically used to intimidate and segregate individuals or groups based on characteristics such as gender, sexual orientation, race, and ethnicity. It is a form of communication that aims to belittle, threaten, or harm those it targets.

Question 16

Which group listed here has been known to engage in hate speech?

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The KKK, or Ku Klux Klan, is known for its history of promoting white supremacy and engaging in hate speech against various minority groups.

Question 17

When hate speech occurs in education, it is often called ______.

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School bullying is the term often used to describe hate speech or actions that occur within educational settings, encompassing various forms of harassment and intimidation among students.

Question 18

Culture refers to differences in people, such as race, age, social class, food preferences, and education level.

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Culture primarily encompasses the beliefs, norms, language, values, and practices shared by a group of people, rather than individual differences like age or personal food preferences.

Question 19

In collectivistic cultures, decisions are normally made by a single person with a high level of authority.

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In collectivistic cultures, decisions are often made through consensus or in consultation with the group, reflecting the culture's emphasis on community and collective well-being over individual preference.

Question 20

In collectivistic cultures, emphasis is placed on one person rather than groups, and decisions are made with the self and possibly the immediate family.

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In collectivistic cultures, emphasis is placed on the group rather than the individual, and decisions are made with the welfare of the group in mind, often extending beyond the immediate family to include wider social networks.

Quiz 6: Communication, Culture, and Diversity