Enhancing Intercultural Competence Quiz
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What concept refers to the value placed on control and tradition in a culture?

  • Masculinity/Femininity Cultures
  • Power Distribution
  • Individualism/Collectivism
  • Uncertainty Avoidance (correct)

    • Which dimension of culture emphasizes respect for authority and sees authority figures as having inherent superiority?

  • Power Distribution (correct)
  • Masculinity/Femininity Cultures
  • Individualism/Collectivism
  • Uncertainty Avoidance

    • Which cultural dimension relates to material wealth, success, and competitiveness?

  • Masculinity/Femininity Cultures (correct)
  • Power Distribution
  • Individualism/Collectivism
  • Uncertainty Avoidance

    • What concept distinguishes between cultures that value individual freedom and those that emphasize group well-being?

    <p>Individualism/Collectivism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a culture with high-context communication, what is typically valued more than direct honesty?

    <p>Indirect communication and relationships</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Charles Cooley's Looking-glass self-Theory, how do we develop an image of ourselves?

    <p>From the way others view us</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cultural time perspective values time as a finite resource closely linked to money and respect?

    <p>Monochronic (Mono)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for cultures that see time as an endlessly renewing resource with an abundance of it available?

    <p>Polychronic (Poly)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the Johari Window model, what do the rows represent?

    <p>What others know in the relationship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three steps of the Perception process?

    <p>Selection, Organization, Interpretation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of Attribution, how would you describe Internal attribution?

    <p>Explaining behavior based on personality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What concept involves being able to visualize something based on past experiences?

    <p>Schemata</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Positivity Bias,' also known as the Halo Effect, is associated with which type of perception?

    <p>Focusing only on the positive aspects of a person</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Uncertainty Reduction Theory focus on?

    <p>Decreasing uncertainty between strangers to increase communication effectiveness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to the idea that gender is not fixed, but rather shaped by societal norms and expectations?

    <p>Gender identity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is used to describe the behaviors and activities that a society deems appropriate for men and women?

    <p>Roles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of intercultural competence, what does 'Communication Accommodation' refer to?

    <p>Adjusting communication style to suit a particular culture or individual</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What concept suggests that individuals have the ability to attribute multiple causes to behavior?

    <p>Attributional Complexity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term refers to the understanding and acceptance of cultural differences?

    <p>World-Mindedness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of communication involves the use of spoken or written words?

    <p>Verbal communication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term characterizes the behaviors, expressions, gestures, and body language that convey messages without words?

    <p>Nonverbal communication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term best describes Mari's situation where her detailed stories result in listeners losing interest?

    <p>Social Roles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What communication concept is illustrated when Allen interprets Dana's scowl to mean she is unhappy with her test score?

    <p>Self-monitoring</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term is exemplified when a person in the theater answers their cell phone during a movie?

    <p>External noise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which scenario is the concept of self-fulfilling prophecy most evident?

    <p>Talesha doubting her speed in a race</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term is best represented when Adai seeks clarification from Mark to validate his understanding?

    <p>Selection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What concept involves trying to understand Dana's scowl based on context and cues?

    <p>Decoding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term best explains Talesha's belief that she will not win the race influencing her performance?

    <p>Self-fulfilling prophecy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common type of archaeological remains found from the past?

    <p>Stone tools</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In archaeology, what does 'subsistence pattern' refer to?

    <p>The plants and animals consumed by prehistoric people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the economy aspect in archaeology primarily focus on?

    <p>Food procurement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which archaeological tool is commonly used during survey and excavation processes?

    <p>Metal detector</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of technology in understanding ancient societies?

    <p>To convert natural resources into tools</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes the ideology aspect of ancient societies?

    <p>Religious beliefs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do stratified sites in archaeology help researchers determine?

    <p>The chronological sequence of occupations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main aim of archaeology in studying the human past?

    <p>To learn about changes in human biology and behavior over time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the archaeological record considered incomplete?

    <p>As a result of the dynamic nature of human history and limited preservation of material remains</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does prehistory refer to?

    <p>The time before written records were created</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which components make up the archaeological record?

    <p>Features, bones &amp; teeth, and stratigraphy among others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of studying past lifeways in archaeology?

    <p>To learn about how societies and individuals lived in the past</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do archaeologists face challenges in learning about past lifeways?

    <p>As a result of incomplete archaeological records and the dynamic nature of human history</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'Organization' refer to in the context of human society?

    <p>The relationships and activities structured between individuals and groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In human societies, what do Kinship & marriage systems primarily concern?

    <p>Relations between women &amp; men and family structures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of human society refers to a conceptual framework that structures people's ideas about the order of the universe and their place in it?

    <p>Ideology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which example is related to Ideology expressed through art and architecture in the New World?

    <p>Teotihuacan and astronomical alignments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which type of society are Class distinctions most prominently seen?

    <p>Ranked societies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'Class Societies' primarily imply about social organization?

    <p>Hierarchical ranking based on economic status</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are relationships among different segments of society structured in terms of 'Organization'?

    <p>'Ethnic groups' influence societal relations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Ideology' is often expressed in what forms that reflect people's understanding of the universe?

    <p>Art and architecture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does prehistory refer to in archaeology?

    <p>The time before written records appeared</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary aim of archaeology in studying the human past?

    <p>To learn about human behavior and lifeways</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are many archaeological sites described as 'stratified'?

    <p>Because they contain various layers of deposits from different time periods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect is primarily focused on in the economy component of archaeology?

    <p>Trade, production, and resource allocation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main challenge archaeologists face when learning about past lifeways?

    <p>Incomplete archaeological record</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term best describes the static material remains of past human lifeways?

    <p>Archaeological record</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect do archaeologists primarily focus on when studying the four general aspects of society and behavior?

    <p>Economy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In human society, what do Kinship & marriage systems primarily focus on?

    <p>Structuring relationships among different segments of society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of society concerns relations between women & men and among different segments of society?

    <p>Kinship &amp; marriage systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Organization' refer to in the context of human society?

    <p>Structure of relationships and activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of society is most likely to have prominent Class distinctions?

    <p>Ranked society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of Ideology, what do art & architecture often serve as?

    <p>Symbols of power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus when considering Aspects of Society & Behavior?

    <p>Relationship structures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do Egalitarian societies differ from Ranked societies?

    <p>Presence of distinct social classes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Ideology' in human society is most commonly expressed through which means?

    <p>'Art &amp; architecture'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the economy aspect in archaeology?

    <p>Understanding how people obtained foods and goods to sustain their lives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspects are covered under technology in archaeology?

    <p>Tools, techniques, and knowledge used to convert natural resources into products</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'subsistence pattern' refer to in archaeology?

    <p>The plants and animals consumed by prehistoric people and how they were obtained</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are stratified sites important in archaeology?

    <p>They reveal the chronological sequence of human activities at a site</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of features like dwelling wall postholes in archaeology?

    <p>They provide insights into the social organization of ancient societies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are artifacts like Maya pottery important for archaeologists?

    <p>To uncover trade networks and economic activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do ecofacts contribute to archaeological research?

    <p>By offering information on past environmental conditions and human interactions with nature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Emotions and moods are two separate concepts that do not influence each other.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Primary emotions are the most complex and least used emotions.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Blended emotions are created from a combination of secondary and tertiary emotions.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Emotional Intelligence involves understanding and controlling one's own emotions but not recognizing others' emotions.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Physiological arousal is the body's response to emotions, like blushing when embarrassed.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Labeling in emotions refers to becoming aware of emotional interpretations by labeling them with corresponding feelings.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Verbal expression is not an effective way to communicate one's emotions.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Nonverbal expression includes only facial expressions when communicating emotions.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Discerning in the listening process involves focusing more on body language and tone of voice rather than the content of the message.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Listening requires a higher level of effort compared to hearing.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Task-oriented listening style prefers brief and accurate messages to focus on task completion.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Appreciative listening function involves providing advice and judgment in the conversation.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Recalling is the final step in the listening process.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Analytical listening style involves evaluating the message carefully and offering advice or judgment.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Hearing is a passive behavior of receiving sound, while listening involves interpreting sound through other senses to understand a message.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Comprehensive listening function focuses on asking questions to enhance understanding.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Verbal communication plays a significant role in reducing uncertainty and increasing the likelihood of relationship success.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Deception occurs when individuals use informative and truthful language to mislead others.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Defensive messages are polite responses to suggestions, criticism, or perceived slights.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Communication Apprehension is associated with a feeling of fear or anxiety during social interactions.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Verbal aggression involves constructively discussing different points of view without attacking someone's character or abilities.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Sapir-Whorf hypothesis suggests that the words we attach to things can influence how we experience and perceive them.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Crafting Conversations focuses on unstructured patterns of talk to establish relationships.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Active ownership in communication refers to passive listening without taking any responsibility for the conversation.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Nonverbal communication primarily relies on verbal cues rather than nonverbal cues.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Proxemics focuses on the use of physical distance to convey a message, regardless of cultural influences.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Haptics refers to the use of sound to communicate messages effectively.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Vocalics includes elements such as tone, pitch, and volume of voice in communication.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Physical appearance does not play a significant role in sending messages through nonverbal communication.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Artifacts can be used as a form of nonverbal communication by displaying objects like flowers or stuffed animals.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Environmental factors have no impact on setting the mood or conveying preferences through nonverbal cues.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Kinesics primarily focuses on the use of verbal language in communication.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    High extraversion individuals tend to experience negative emotions more frequently than low extraversion individuals.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Venting as an emotional management strategy involves consciously inhibiting the outward expression of emotions.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Encounter Avoidance is an emotional management strategy that involves intentionally avoiding specific topics to prevent unwanted emotions.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Deactivation as an emotional management strategy involves analytically desensitizing oneself to emotional experiences.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Reappraisal is an emotional management strategy that entails changing the meaning of emotion-eliciting situations to alter their emotional impact.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Suppression as an emotional management strategy involves intentionally devoting attention only to aspects of an event that will not provoke undesirable emotions.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Encounter Structuring involves avoiding people, places, or activities that provoke unwanted emotions.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Acceptance as an emotional management strategy involves allowing emotions to dominate thoughts and explosively expressing them.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Verbal communication frequency does not impact the level of uncertainty in relationships.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Sapir-Whorf hypothesis suggests that the word attached to an object does not influence how it is experienced.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Deception occurs when individuals deliberately use informative and truthful language to mislead others.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Defensive messages are impolite responses given in reaction to suggestions or criticism.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Communication Apprehension is associated with a feeling of confidence and ease during social interactions.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Crafting Conversations emphasizes structured patterns of talk to establish relationships.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Shaping Thought primarily refers to the process of influencing others' perceptions through nonverbal cues.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Naming involves assigning labels to objects or concepts to convey meaning.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Sharing Meaning is only achieved through verbal communication.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Speech Actions focus solely on the words spoken, excluding any nonverbal cues.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Appreciative listening function involves wanting to understand and asking questions to enhance your understanding.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Task-oriented listening style prefers messages that are brief, accurate, and to the point to focus on task completion.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Hearing is a learned behavior that requires high effort compared to listening.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Comprehend listening function involves carefully evaluating the message and putting advice/judgment in the conversation.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Listening requires wanting to engage with sounds, but you don't need to hear to listen.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Phonological rules govern how words are pronounced in verbal communication.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Semantic rules primarily focus on the spelling and sentence structure of words.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Crafting conversations involves following strict guidelines to ensure precise communication.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Naming is the process of creating linguistic symbols for objects.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Speech actions can include questions, statements, but not answers.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Listening behavior where someone interrupts and completes your sentence for you is called Surface listening.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Eavesdropping involves hearing conversations out of context.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Incompetent listening behaviors include Narcissistic listening, where the listener tries to make the conversation about themselves.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Denotative communication uses symbols with flexible rules to create a structured system for conveying meaning.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Critical listening focuses on withholding judgment until all facts have been considered before forming an opinion.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Venting is an emotional management strategy that involves consciously inhibiting the outward expression of emotions.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Acceptance as an emotional management strategy involves acknowledging that emotions are inherent to human nature and refraining from judging them as good or bad.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Encounter Avoidance is an emotional management strategy that involves intentionally seeking out situations that provoke undesirable emotions.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Deactivation as an emotional management strategy involves desensitizing oneself to emotional experiences analytically.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Reappraisal involves actively changing how one thinks about situations to increase their emotional impact.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Labeling is the process of becoming aware of how you interpret arousal or reactions by labeling them with emotions.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Speech actions focus solely on the words spoken, excluding any nonverbal cues.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Naming involves assigning labels to objects or concepts to convey meaning.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Blended emotions are created from a combination of primary and secondary emotions.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Sharing meaning is primarily achieved through nonverbal communication.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Comprehensive listening function focuses on asking questions to deepen understanding.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In crafting conversations, shaping thought involves passively listening without actively engaging in the conversation.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Physical appearance plays a significant role in sending messages through nonverbal communication.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Defensive messages are polite responses given in reaction to suggestions or criticism.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Environmental factors have no impact on setting the mood or conveying preferences through nonverbal cues.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which dimension of workplace relationships involves telling the other what to do?

    <p>Superiority</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of workplace relationships focuses on making the other person feel comfortable and engaged?

    <p>Supportive inviting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In workplace relationships, which strategy involves manipulation such as 'if you love me...'?

    <p>Certainty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which dimension of workplace relationships focuses on describing the situation to help others understand?

    <p>Description</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of relationships involves openness and letting the other person decide?

    <p>Autonomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of workplace relationship displays a lack of response or reaction, giving off an impression of not caring?

    <p>Neutrality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the 6 elements of Romantic Relationships discussed in the text?

    <p>Positivity, Assurances, Sharing Tasks, Acceptance, Self-disclosure, Relationship Talks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common Relationship Challenge highlighted in the text?

    <p>Betrayal, Infidelity, Jealousy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of Romantic Love Types discussed in the text, what is the difference between Passionate Love and Companionate Love?

    <p>Passionate Love is about novelty and excitement while Companionate Love centers around comfort and predictability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two main Family Communication Patterns discussed in the text?

    <p>Conformity and Conversation Orientation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which concept refers to the balance between autonomy and connection in relationships?

    <p>Relational Dialectics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the realm of Romantic Relationships discussed in the text, which is essential for managing the balance between novelty and predictability?

    <p>Relationship Talks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the stage in a relationship where one or both partners decide to physically distance themselves?

    <p>Avoiding stage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Relational Dialectics refers to the tension between which two aspects in a relationship?

    <p>Openness vs. protection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of Relational Dialectics, which situation exemplifies autonomy vs. connection?

    <p>Wanting independence while the other person desires a closer bond</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a relationship, if one partner wants to share more personal information while the other prefers privacy, they are experiencing:

    <p>Openness vs. protection dialectic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which stage of relationship termination do couples often discuss the past, present, and future of their relationship?

    <p>Terminating stage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of a relationship involves wanting to maintain individual freedom while also creating a close bond with the partner?

    <p>Autonomy vs. connection dilemma</p> Signup and view all the answers

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