Intercultural Communication
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Which of the following is an example of a nonverbal behavior that may be interpreted differently in different cultures?

  • Smiling (correct)
  • Making direct eye contact
  • Mispronouncing one's name
  • Patting the chest after a meal
  • In some Asian cultures, the pattern of eye contact to control turns in a conversation involves:

  • Maintaining eye contact with the next speaker
  • Averting eyes and having a period of silence between speakers (correct)
  • Smiling and looking intently at the other person while speaking
  • Showing open palms to indicate enthusiasm
  • Which of the following is an example of proxemics, a nonverbal communication aspect mentioned in the text?

  • Showing open palms to indicate enthusiasm
  • Standing very close to the conversational partner (correct)
  • Glancing at the watch
  • Mispronouncing one's name
  • What is one consequence of the Western pattern of eye contact to control turns in cross-cultural discussions?

    <p>Asian participants find it difficult to get a turn</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one way to increase nonverbal intercultural competence mentioned in the text?

    <p>Show a video of one's normal nonverbal behavior and discuss it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following theories explains how immigrants can maintain aspects of their native culture while adopting aspects of the dominant culture?

    <p>Cultural Fusion theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process in which individuals are able to maintain stability and reestablish with their environment while in unfamiliar cultural environments?

    <p>Cultural adaptation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which theory looks at the strategic ways in which co-cultural group members communicate with others?

    <p>Co-cultural theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the process of an individual or individuals exchanging or adopting certain cultural values and practices of the dominant culture?

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

    According to Young Yun Kim, which personality traits could affect someone's cultural adaptation?

    <p>Openness, strength, and positive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a factor considered in co-cultural theory?

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

    What is the term used to describe the process of an individual or individuals exchanging or adopting certain cultural values and practices of the dominant culture?

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

    Which theory attempts to portray cross-cultural adaptation as a collaborative effort between a stranger and the receiving environment?

    <p>Communication Acculturation Theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which personality traits, according to Young Yun Kim, could affect someone's cultural adaptation?

    <p>Openness, strength, and positive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the process in which individuals are able to maintain stability and reestablish with their environment while in unfamiliar cultural environments?

    <p>Intercultural adaptation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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