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True or false: The author had a negative perception of Turkish people based on what they were taught in school?
True or false: The author had a negative perception of Turkish people based on what they were taught in school?
True
True or false: The author's perception of Turkish people changed after they went on an exchange in Turkey?
True or false: The author's perception of Turkish people changed after they went on an exchange in Turkey?
True
True or false: The author believes that stereotypes can be helpful in categorizing complex stimuli?
True or false: The author believes that stereotypes can be helpful in categorizing complex stimuli?
True
True or false: The author believes that labeling whole nations based on stereotypes is unfair?
True or false: The author believes that labeling whole nations based on stereotypes is unfair?
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True or false: The author believes that individual personality is often overlooked when stereotyping?
True or false: The author believes that individual personality is often overlooked when stereotyping?
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True or false: Our brain would have to make twice the effort to really get to know a new person if we didn't have stereotypes?
True or false: Our brain would have to make twice the effort to really get to know a new person if we didn't have stereotypes?
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True or false: Stereotypes can hinder true communication and prevent us from really getting to know someone?
True or false: Stereotypes can hinder true communication and prevent us from really getting to know someone?
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True or false: Cultural stereotypes are completely false and have no basis in truth?
True or false: Cultural stereotypes are completely false and have no basis in truth?
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True or false: Culture is one of the factors that contributes to making each person unique and special?
True or false: Culture is one of the factors that contributes to making each person unique and special?
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True or false: Intercultural communication can help challenge and overcome stereotypes?
True or false: Intercultural communication can help challenge and overcome stereotypes?
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True or false: The author's perception of Turkish people was completely changed after their exchange in Turkey?
True or false: The author's perception of Turkish people was completely changed after their exchange in Turkey?
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True or false: Stereotypes can be helpful in organizing complex stimuli?
True or false: Stereotypes can be helpful in organizing complex stimuli?
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True or false: The author believes that labeling whole nations based on stereotypes is unfair?
True or false: The author believes that labeling whole nations based on stereotypes is unfair?
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True or false: Stereotypes can hinder true communication and prevent us from really getting to know someone?
True or false: Stereotypes can hinder true communication and prevent us from really getting to know someone?
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True or false: The author believes that individual personality is often overlooked when stereotyping?
True or false: The author believes that individual personality is often overlooked when stereotyping?
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True or false: Intercultural communication can help challenge and overcome stereotypes?
True or false: Intercultural communication can help challenge and overcome stereotypes?
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True or false: Culture is one of the factors that contributes to making each person unique and special?
True or false: Culture is one of the factors that contributes to making each person unique and special?
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True or false: Our brain would have to make twice the effort to really get to know a new person if we didn't have stereotypes?
True or false: Our brain would have to make twice the effort to really get to know a new person if we didn't have stereotypes?
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True or false: The author's perception of Turkish people changed after they went on an exchange in Turkey?
True or false: The author's perception of Turkish people changed after they went on an exchange in Turkey?
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True or false: The author believes that stereotypes can be helpful in categorizing complex stimuli?
True or false: The author believes that stereotypes can be helpful in categorizing complex stimuli?
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True or false: Culture is one of the factors that contributes to making each person unique and special?
True or false: Culture is one of the factors that contributes to making each person unique and special?
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True or false: The author believes that labeling whole nations based on stereotypes is unfair?
True or false: The author believes that labeling whole nations based on stereotypes is unfair?
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True or false: The author believes that individual personality is often overlooked when stereotyping?
True or false: The author believes that individual personality is often overlooked when stereotyping?
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True or false: Stereotypes can hinder true communication and prevent us from really getting to know someone?
True or false: Stereotypes can hinder true communication and prevent us from really getting to know someone?
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True or false: Cultural stereotypes are completely false and have no basis in truth?
True or false: Cultural stereotypes are completely false and have no basis in truth?
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True or false: Intercultural communication can help challenge and overcome stereotypes?
True or false: Intercultural communication can help challenge and overcome stereotypes?
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True or false: The author had a negative perception of Turkish people based on what they were taught in school?
True or false: The author had a negative perception of Turkish people based on what they were taught in school?
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According to the author, why do stereotypes exist?
According to the author, why do stereotypes exist?
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What was the author's initial perception of Turkish people?
What was the author's initial perception of Turkish people?
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How did the author's perception of Turkish people change after their exchange in Turkey?
How did the author's perception of Turkish people change after their exchange in Turkey?
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What does the author believe about labeling whole nations based on stereotypes?
What does the author believe about labeling whole nations based on stereotypes?
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What role does culture play in making each person unique?
What role does culture play in making each person unique?
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What is the author's view on stereotypes hindering true communication?
What is the author's view on stereotypes hindering true communication?
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According to the author, why do stereotypes exist?
According to the author, why do stereotypes exist?
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According to Hofstede and Hofstede, what lies at the top of the pyramid in the human being as a pyramid analogy?
According to Hofstede and Hofstede, what lies at the top of the pyramid in the human being as a pyramid analogy?
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What is the author's opinion on cultural stereotypes?
What is the author's opinion on cultural stereotypes?
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What is the author's view on the role of culture in shaping individuals?
What is the author's view on the role of culture in shaping individuals?
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What does the author suggest as a solution to the problem of stereotypes?
What does the author suggest as a solution to the problem of stereotypes?
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What does the author say about the perception of Turkish people?
What does the author say about the perception of Turkish people?
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What does the author say about the human brain in relation to getting to know new people?
What does the author say about the human brain in relation to getting to know new people?
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What does the author say about the role of stereotypes in true communication?
What does the author say about the role of stereotypes in true communication?
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What does the author say about the relationship between culture and individuals?
What does the author say about the relationship between culture and individuals?
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