6 Questions
What is the main idea of ethnocentrism as a barrier to effective international communication?
The tendency to judge other cultures based on the norms of one's own culture
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of stereotypes as a barrier to effective international communication?
Promoting positive perceptions of cultural differences
How does prejudice differ from stereotypes as a barrier to effective international communication?
Prejudice is an unfair thought or belief, while stereotypes are generalized negative traits
What is the main characteristic of assumed similarities as a barrier to effective international communication?
The belief that all cultures behave the same way
Which of the following is the BEST definition of intercultural communication anxiety as a barrier to effective international communication?
The fear or apprehension associated with either real or anticipated communication with people from another cultural group
Which of the following is NOT a key characteristic of prejudice as a barrier to effective international communication?
Promoting positive perceptions of cultural differences
Study Notes
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).
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