Intercultural Communication Competence Quiz

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What is a key factor in developing intercultural communication competence?

Avoiding cultural differences

Imposing one's culture on others

Valuing the communication of others (correct)

Relying solely on nonverbal communication

Which skill is important for enhancing intercultural communication competence?

Assuming everyone thinks alike

Ignoring cultural customs

Practicing empathy (correct)

Communicating only in one's native language

In intercultural relationships, what is essential for relational maintenance?

Emphasizing cultural superiority

Criticism of each other's backgrounds

Avoiding difficult conversations

Sensitivity to others (correct)

Which statement best describes the aspect of effectiveness in intercultural communication?

Being able to accomplish tasks successfully Signup and view all the answers

What is a common motive for forming intercultural romantic relationships?

Curiosity about different cultures Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the practice of marrying individuals across racial or ethnic lines?

Miscegenation Signup and view all the answers

What theory suggests that relationships grow due to the ability to predict and explain the other person's behavior?

Uncertainty Reduction Theory Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of relational maintenance addresses the tensions experienced by individuals in relationships?

Dialectics Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a motive for engaging in intercultural romance or friendship?

To maintain cultural isolation Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'intermarriage' specifically refer to?

Marriage between people of perceived out-groups Signup and view all the answers

In the context of societal power, which term refers to the stereotypes or stigma that may affect relationships from external societal perspectives?

Societal Power Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best explains the concept of propinquity in relationship development?

The significance of physical proximity for relationship growth Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best reflects collectivist values in an intercultural relationship?

Emphasis on extended family connections Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes the stage of felt conflict in cross-cultural conflict?

Emotional responses such as tension and anxiety dominate. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of relational maintenance in intercultural relationships?

Managing competing relational tensions. Signup and view all the answers

Which phase is primarily concerned with the planning of a negotiation session in cross-cultural conflict resolution?

Background phase Signup and view all the answers

In the context of cross-cultural negotiations, which type of negotiation aims to meet the needs of both parties?

Integrative negotiation Signup and view all the answers

How does societal power influence intercultural relationships?

It reinforces dominant political systems through institutions. Signup and view all the answers

What is a common motive for intercultural romance as per relationship development theories?

Personal curiosity about foreign cultures. Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cultural conflict involves openly expressed aggressive behaviors?

Manifest conflict Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary outcome of the conflict aftermath stage?

Determination of the effects of a conflict episode. Signup and view all the answers