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Globalization simplifies the sharing of information across the world.
Globalization simplifies the sharing of information across the world.
True
The slogan 'Think globally, act locally' originated in the early 2000s.
The slogan 'Think globally, act locally' originated in the early 2000s.
False
Discrimination refers to treating people the same, regardless of their differences.
Discrimination refers to treating people the same, regardless of their differences.
False
Advertisements in media gauge consumer preferences and often focus on social issues.
Advertisements in media gauge consumer preferences and often focus on social issues.
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Cultural globalization has no significant impact on local food chains.
Cultural globalization has no significant impact on local food chains.
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Stereotypes are based on fully informed perspectives and experiences.
Stereotypes are based on fully informed perspectives and experiences.
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Media has a neutral influence on societal issues like gender equality and employment.
Media has a neutral influence on societal issues like gender equality and employment.
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Globalization leads to the erosion of local products and practices worldwide.
Globalization leads to the erosion of local products and practices worldwide.
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Having some knowledge of people’s cultural backgrounds is unnecessary for team cohesion.
Having some knowledge of people’s cultural backgrounds is unnecessary for team cohesion.
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Active listening includes making eye contact and providing verbal indications of attention.
Active listening includes making eye contact and providing verbal indications of attention.
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Nonverbal communication has little effect in multicultural settings.
Nonverbal communication has little effect in multicultural settings.
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‘Chan’ is an honorific used primarily for young children and cute animals.
‘Chan’ is an honorific used primarily for young children and cute animals.
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Maintaining a personal touch is deemed less important during stressful work situations.
Maintaining a personal touch is deemed less important during stressful work situations.
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Understanding cultural differences is irrelevant in global communication.
Understanding cultural differences is irrelevant in global communication.
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Providing translations of communications is critical when addressing a non-English speaking audience.
Providing translations of communications is critical when addressing a non-English speaking audience.
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The honorific ‘San’ is often used among individuals of different ages as a gender-neutral term.
The honorific ‘San’ is often used among individuals of different ages as a gender-neutral term.
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Cross Cultural Communication occurs between individuals who share the same cultural background.
Cross Cultural Communication occurs between individuals who share the same cultural background.
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Intercultural Communication includes the negotiation of meanings across different languages and cultures.
Intercultural Communication includes the negotiation of meanings across different languages and cultures.
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Subculture refers to a larger group within a dominant culture that shares similar norms and behaviors.
Subculture refers to a larger group within a dominant culture that shares similar norms and behaviors.
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Multicultural Communication involves deep interactions among people from various backgrounds.
Multicultural Communication involves deep interactions among people from various backgrounds.
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Cultural awareness requires acknowledging and understanding one’s own cultural values.
Cultural awareness requires acknowledging and understanding one’s own cultural values.
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Cultural sensitivity awareness can lead to misinterpretations when we apply our own behavioral rules to others.
Cultural sensitivity awareness can lead to misinterpretations when we apply our own behavioral rules to others.
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Keeping an open mind is unnecessary in multicultural communication.
Keeping an open mind is unnecessary in multicultural communication.
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Local communication focuses exclusively on verbal exchanges among community members.
Local communication focuses exclusively on verbal exchanges among community members.
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Ethnocentrism is the belief that other cultures are equal in value to one's own.
Ethnocentrism is the belief that other cultures are equal in value to one's own.
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Digital natives are known for their ability to access information instantly using digital tools.
Digital natives are known for their ability to access information instantly using digital tools.
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Convergence refers to the ability of technology to isolate face-to-face communication.
Convergence refers to the ability of technology to isolate face-to-face communication.
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Online participation is a characteristic of interactivity in the digital world.
Online participation is a characteristic of interactivity in the digital world.
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Social media allows for the creation and exchange of user-generated content.
Social media allows for the creation and exchange of user-generated content.
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Co-cultures consist of members who are all the same as the parent culture.
Co-cultures consist of members who are all the same as the parent culture.
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Cultural relativism promotes understanding behaviors of other cultural groups as equal in value.
Cultural relativism promotes understanding behaviors of other cultural groups as equal in value.
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The definition of culture includes only knowledge and belief.
The definition of culture includes only knowledge and belief.
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Study Notes
Communication & Globalization
- Globalization is a popular term describing how the world evolves, transforming local ideas, products, and practices into worldwide ones.
- Digital technology facilitates easier sharing of information, knowledge, experiences, and insights.
- Global issues impact communication, including survival to nature, environmentalism, and cultural awareness.
Advertisements in Media
- Modern advertisements cater to individual preferences and influence attitudes.
- Media accommodates campaigns on issues like gender equality, respect for the elderly, and employment.
- Some advertisements prioritize physical attributes over skills, such as in beauty product commercials featuring celebrities.
Discrimination and Ethnocentrism
- Discrimination is prejudicial treatment of different groups, often based on race, age, or sex.
- Ethnocentrism is the belief that one's own culture is superior to others.
- Stereotypes are mental images that guide reactions, potentially positive or negative.
Digital Natives and Communication
- Digital natives are individuals who have grown up in a digital world, with constant access to information and communication.
- Communication is now more instantaneous and constant via digital tools like cell phones, tablets, and computers.
- Communication methods overlap face-to-face communication due to technology.
Interactivity
- Communication in the digital age enables interactive communication between several people.
Social Media
- Social media thrived on the creativity and democracy of ideas, fostering discussions on various interests and issues.
- Social media is defined as internet-based applications allowing creation and exchange of user-generated content.
Cross Cultural Communication
- Cross-cultural communication involves communication between people with differences in working styles, age, nationality, ethnicity, race, gender, sexual orientation, etc.
- Cultural Relativism accepts other cultures as equal in value, seeking to understand their behaviors.
- Intercultural communication involves sending and receiving messages across languages and cultures.
Multicultural Communication
- Multicultural communication occurs when people from diverse backgrounds interact but don't deeply interact.
- Local communication involves communicating within local communities.
- Local communication involves verbal and nonverbal communication with local community members.
- Cultural awareness is understanding and responding to cultural norms of other people.
- Cultural sensitivity acknowledges one's cultural values, beliefs, and perceptions when interacting.
Communicating Globally
- Cultural differences affect how people interpret your message.
- Considering differences is crucial in global communication.
- Language, schedules, laws, and appropriateness (like using idioms) are all important considerations for cross-cultural interactions.
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This quiz explores key concepts in communication and globalization, examining how digital technology influences information sharing and cultural awareness. It also delves into the impact of advertisements in media and the issues of discrimination and ethnocentrism.
