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Intercultural Communication
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Preguntas del test (27)
1What are the 4 hidden languages in Edward's theory of Proxemics?
- APublic, eye contact, touch, signalling
- BIntimate, personal, social, public
- Csocial, intimate, personal, and touch
2Which would be an example of cross cultural training?
- AGoing to a conference to learn how to manage a business in other countries by examining their cultural norms and practices.
- BJoining a group that is a different culture of your own to learn about that culture's norms
- CGoing on a trip to Japan to learn first hand about their culture, norms and practices
3What would be an example of an individualistic strategy?
- ASomeone who would try to gain the top position at work. They help only themselves and has dominating conflict resolution skills. This person is also concerned with being clear.
- BSomeone in a group who looks out for the benefit of the group. Helps everyone in the group be as successful as them. They have resolution styles that avoid conflict. Concerned with avoiding hurting others.
- CSomeone who likes to keep the peace but also tries to get at the top without regard for others. Someone who tries to avoid conflict but ends up becoming aggressive when dealing with conflicts.
4Diffusion of innovations theory explains how cultural practices cannot be changed due to communication.
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
5What would be an example of the Communication Accommodation Theory
- ASpeaking slowly when talking to an international student
- BChanging your communication pattern to accommodate others?
- CAccommodating your speech and non verbal behaviours during an interaction
- DAll of the above
6What is Proxemics?
- AThe study of how people use personal space to communicate
- BThe silent language
- CThe study of variety of personal space people need
- DA form pf non verbal communication
7What is an example of a collectivist strategy?
- AFinding ways to benefit the group
- BFinding ways to benefit the self
- CFinding ways to benefit both the group and the self
8What is Edward's Theory of Proxemics?
- APeople generally can tell how close they can be to someone depending on the situation
- BEveryone has a distance they like to keep away from others
- CPeople know what distance to use depending on the situation
9What is one of the 5 universal conversational restraints/concerns?
- AClarity
- BAll of the above
- CEffectiveness
- DConsideration for other's feelings
10Ethnography is the study of the patterned interactions and significant symbols of cultural groups to identify the cultural norms that guide behaviours and is usually based on field study. Which approach to Intercultural Communication is this a representation of?
- AInterpretive Approach
- BDialectical Approach
- CFunctionalist Approach
- DCritical Approach
11Diffusion of Innovations Theory is explains how cultural communication can be changed due to communication. Communication and relationships play an important role in how new ideas are adopted by group. This is an example of what type of approach?
- AFunctionalist
- BCritical
- CDialectical
- DInterpretive
12What is an example of a functionalist approach?
- AA study that tries to see trends in communication usage and can then predict that people will again turn to cable television when crisis situation emerges
- BAn interview a group of people about their experiences and their adaptation to a new environment. The experiences of one person is different from that of another person
- CFocusing on how different cultural groups are responding to a situation by looking at the way different media is covering the situation
13The term etic refers to the social approach to searching for universal generalizations across cultures from an outsider's view
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
14Emic focuses on understanding communication patterns from inside a cultural community or context and is an example of what type of approach?
- AInterpretive
- BCritical
- CDialectical
- DFunctionalist
15Which of the following is an example of the critical approach to Intercultural Communication?
- AA study that tries to see trends in communication usage and can then predict that people will again turn to cable television when crisis situation emerges
- BAn interview with a group of people about their experiences and their adaptation to a new environment
- CFocusing on how different cultural groups are responding to a situation by looking at the way different media is covering the situation
16Macrocontexts is the political, social, and historical sitituations, background and environment that influence communication. This is an example of which approach?
- ACritical
- BInterpretive
- CFunctionalist
- DDialectical
17What is an example of hybrid identity?
- ALebanese people gravitating to Western shows as well as Arabic shows
- BA person who is mixed with two different cultures
- CPeople who gravitate towards people who does not have the same cultural identity as them
18Post-colonialism is?
- ALiberation of colonized ways of thinking and independence from colonized states
- BWhat occurred after the colonies left
- CLiberation from the oppression of the colonies
19What is an example of Cultural - Individual dialect?
- ASandra is Italian and expressive like her family members but some of her communication is particular to her
- BSandra is Italian and expressive just like her family. Her communication is that of an Italian person
- CSandra is Italian and is not like her Italian family. She is quiet and reserved
- DSandra is Italian but does not understand the Italian culture as much as she'd like
20An example of personal - contextual dialectical approach is the difference between how a class in Belgium would talk to a teacher vs. how a class in USA would talk to the same teacher
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
21What is an example of the differences - similarities dialect?
- APeople are similar and different to each other at the same time
- BPeople are too similar with not that many differences
- CPeople are either similar or different. They can't be both at the same time
22Tourists are financially privileged because they can afford to travel. They are disadvantaged because they might not speak the local language. This is not an example of Privilege - Disadvantaged interactions.
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
23Static - dynamic dialectical approach is that some cultural and communication patterns remain constant while some areas change over time
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
24History/Past- Present- Future Dialectical Approach is an example of the following
- AIn trying to understand the interactions between a group today, finding out information on the past
- BTrying to understand interactions by surveying people who have had interactions with a certain group of people
- CFocusing on the past to understand the present
25Which are examples of a high power distance?
- AThere is a clear difference between who is in charge and who is not.
- BThe manager is spoken to with respect and the relationship between managers and subordinates are more formalized
- CPower should only be used for legit purposes. Less formal. Managers would interact with subordinates on a less formal level
26What are the two primary dimensions of power?
- APrimary dimension: age, race sex, (things that are more permanent)
- BSecondary dimension: educational background, marital status, location, socio-economic status
- CTertiary dimension: things that only matter to specific people in power.
27Grand Narrative is the concept that political and social histories will tell. It is the widely accepted story that is common to everyone
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
Información
- Descripción
- Test sobre Intercultural Communication, creado por Shannon H el 21/10/2014.
- Autor
- Shannon H
- Idioma
- English
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