Question 1

A learned system of knowledge, behavior, attitudes, and norms shared by a group of people is a(n) _____.

Accepted Answer

A learned system of knowledge, behavior, attitudes, and norms shared by a group of people is referred to as culture. A stereotype refers to an oversimplified and generalized belief about a certain group of people. Race refers to a social construct used to categorize people based on physical characteristics. Globalized world refers to the interconnectedness of countries and cultures due to advancements in communication and transportation technology.

Question 2

Which of the following cultures would be considered a low-context culture?

Accepted Answer

The United States is generally considered a low-context culture, as communications usually rely on explicit and direct messages.

Question 3

A person's racial classification is typically based on _____, which are the visible physiological attributes such as skin color.

Accepted Answer

Racial classification is typically based on phenotypes, which are the visible physiological attributes such as skin color. Stereotypes are preconceived notions or ideas about certain groups, religion and language are not necessarily tied to racial classification.

Question 4

Ethnicity is considered a _____ classification.

Accepted Answer

Ethnicity is a social classification that is based on shared cultural values, beliefs, and practices of a group of people. It is not based on any physiological or psychological traits and is a social construct.

Question 5

Which of the following statements correctly reflects your book's definition of gender?

Accepted Answer

The book's definition of gender sees it as a psychologically-based perception of one's own identity as male, female or other, which can be influenced by a variety of personal and social experiences. It is not solely based on genetics or biological sex, nor is it a fixed or uniform concept across cultures and societies.

Question 6

Cultural context refers to additional information about a message that is provided through _____ cues.

Accepted Answer

Nonverbal cues, such as body language, facial expressions, gestures, and tone of voice, can provide significant cultural context to a message and convey deeper meaning beyond the written or spoken words.

Question 7

Greg's new job required that he make a sales presentation in Korea. When he arrived, he was stressed due to the differences in language, customs, and food. How would you best describe what Greg was feeling?

Accepted Answer

The description of feeling stressed by the differences in language, customs, and food points to culture shock, which is a common experience when encountering a new culture. Globalization, difference in worldviews, and exposure to co-cultures may also be factors in this situation, but they do not fully capture the experience of stress and disorientation associated with culture shock.

Question 8

A fear or aversion toward gay and lesbian people is called _____.

Accepted Answer

Homophobia refers to a fear or aversion to homosexuality, while heterophobia would be a fear or aversion to heterosexual individuals. Agoraphobia is a fear of being in situations where escape may be difficult, and hominophobia is not a recognized term.

Question 9

It is estimated that by the year _____, more than 50% of the U.S. population will be nonwhite.

Accepted Answer

According to the United States Census Bureau, it is projected that by 2050, the nonwhite population in the U.S. will make up more than 50% of the total population.

Question 10

People from the United States often think that individual choice and achievement is important. This would be an example of _____.

Accepted Answer

The idea that individual choice and achievement is important is a cultural value, which is a set of beliefs and attitudes that a group of people share. A cultural context refers to the specific circumstances surrounding a particular cultural experience, while culture shock is the disorientation and discomfort experienced by someone who is unfamiliar with a new cultural environment. A co-culture refers to a smaller subculture within a larger cultural group.

Question 11

Which of the following is a characteristic of a collectivistic culture?

Accepted Answer

Collectivistic cultures prioritize the group over the individual, valuing group achievements over individual achievements. This often results in a strong sense of loyalty and interdependence among members of the group.

Question 12

The term often used to describe people born between 1943 and 1960 is_____.

Accepted Answer

The term "baby boomers" is commonly used to refer to those born between 1943 and 1960, as it was a time of a significant increase in birth rates following World War II. The other options, such as millennials (born between 1981 and 1996), matures (generally used to refer to those over 65), and Generation X (born between 1965 and 1980), do not accurately describe this particular age group.

Question 13

People born between 1982 and 2002 are known as _____.

Accepted Answer

People born between 1982 and 2002 are commonly known as millennials. Baby boomers are those born between 1946 and 1964, while Generation X includes individuals born between 1965 and 1981. Generation Y is a term that is sometimes used interchangeably with millennials, but it may also refer to those born between 1981 and the early 2000s. However, the most widely accepted term for this group is millennials.

Question 14

Which of the following is a characteristic of a high-context culture?

Accepted Answer

In a high-context culture, unspoken cues, such as body language, tone of voice, and context, are rich sources of information. This is in contrast to a low-context culture, where most of the information is conveyed explicitly through words.

Question 15

The perceptions shared by a group of people about their key beliefs and issues are called their _____.

Accepted Answer

The term "worldview" refers to the perceptions and beliefs of a group of people about their key issues and beliefs. This includes their understanding of the world, their values and priorities, and their interpretations of events and experiences. Cultural context may be a factor that influences a group's worldview, but it refers to broader social and historical factors that shape a society's norms and behaviors. Masculine and individualistic cultures are specific types of cultural contexts that may be related to gender roles and individual values, but they do not necessarily capture a group's broader worldview.

Question 16

A cultural group within a larger culture is referred to as a _____.

Accepted Answer

A co-culture refers to a smaller group of individuals within a larger culture who share some unique characteristics, values, beliefs, and behaviors that distinguish them from the dominant culture. These characteristics can be based on ethnicity, gender, religion, age, occupation, or any other defining factors. Co-cultures have their own cultural norms, communication patterns, and social practices that are distinct from those of the larger culture.

Question 17

Jessica works for an American-based electronics firm and is visiting a company in Japan that makes similar products. Her interaction with people at the Japanese company will be an example of _____.

Accepted Answer

Jessica's interaction with people at the Japanese company, which involves communication and exchange of ideas between individuals from different cultures, is an example of intercultural communication.

Question 18

Research discussed in your book on gender suggests that men take a more content-orientation approach to communication. This means that they _____.

Accepted Answer

Men tend to view communication as a means of information exchange rather than focusing on building relationships or expressing emotions. They typically approach communication with a goal-oriented mindset and emphasize achieving results or accomplishing tasks.

Question 19

_____ is the unfair or inappropriate treatment of people based on their group membership.

Accepted Answer

Discrimination is the unfair or inappropriate treatment of people based on their group membership. A refers to the balance between individual and group needs, B refers to the allocation of authority and resources, and C refers to the belief in the superiority of one's own cultural group.

Question 20

The sense of confusion, anxiety, stress, or loss experienced when encountering a culture different from one's own is referred to as _____.

Accepted Answer

Culture shock is the sense of confusion, anxiety, stress, or loss experienced when encountering a culture different from one's own. Intercultural communication refers to the exchange of information between individuals or groups from different cultures. Transcultural anxiety and low self-esteem are not directly related to encountering a different culture.

Quiz 6: Adapting to Others: Diversity and Communication