Intercultural Communication Barriers Quiz and Flashcards

What is the main idea of ethnocentrism as a barrier to effective international communication?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of stereotypes as a barrier to effective international communication?

How does prejudice differ from stereotypes as a barrier to effective international communication?

What is the main characteristic of assumed similarities as a barrier to effective international communication?

Which of the following is the BEST definition of intercultural communication anxiety as a barrier to effective international communication?

Which of the following is NOT a key characteristic of prejudice as a barrier to effective international communication?

Barriers to Effective International Communication

Ethnocentrism is the belief that one's culture is superior to others, leading to judging other cultures based on the norms of one's own culture.

Cultural Misconceptions

Stereotypes are generalized negative traits assigned to a group of people based on characteristics such as race, nationality, religion, social class, sexual orientation, age, or gender.
Stereotypes may only reflect a small portion of the group, not the entire group.

Bias and Discrimination

Prejudice is an unfair thought, belief, or feeling of dislike towards a person or group based on characteristics such as race, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, or religion.
Prejudice leads to a negative preconceived opinion, biases perception, and provides a reason for discrimination.

Cultural Assumptions

Assumed similarities occur when one group assumes that all groups behave the same way they do, without recognizing cultural differences.
This assumption is baseless and unreasonable, as what is true for one culture is not necessarily true for all other cultures.

Intercultural Communication Challenges

Anxiety is a major barrier to effective intercultural communication, caused by the fear or apprehension of communicating with people from another cultural group.
This anxiety can be real or anticipated, and can hinder successful communication across cultures.

Test your knowledge on barriers to effective international communication, with a focus on ethnocentrism and stereotypes. Explore how these factors can hinder cross-cultural understanding and communication, as discussed in works by McKeiver (2013) and Chase & Shamo (2013).