Uncertainty Avoidance and Interpersonal Communication Quiz
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In high Uncertainty Avoidance Index (UAI) societies, what is the attitude towards deviations from rules and behavioral codes?

  • Practice is more important than principles
  • Uncertainty is seen as a normal part of life
  • Deviation is not well tolerated (correct)
  • High tolerance for deviations

    • In low Uncertainty Avoidance Index (UAI) societies, what is more important than principles?

  • Written and unwritten rules
  • Practice (correct)
  • Predictability
  • High tolerance for deviations

    • According to the text, what is the relationship between Uncertainty Avoidance Index (UAI) and tolerance for uncertainty?

  • High UAI societies have high tolerance for uncertainty
  • Low UAI societies have high tolerance for uncertainty (correct)
  • UAI does not affect tolerance for uncertainty
  • High UAI societies have low tolerance for uncertainty

    • What is the main characteristic of a society with a high Uncertainty Avoidance Index (UAI) in relation to uncertainty?

    <p>High UAI societies want predictability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In intercultural communication, how might a person from a high UAI society and a person from a low UAI society differ in their attitudes towards uncertainty?

    <p>The person from a low UAI society would have low tolerance for uncertainty</p> Signup and view all the answers

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