Intercultural communication: Terms

_____________ occurs when members of one cultural group adopt the beliefs and behaviours of another group.

Circle the part of this picture that shows 'Haptics'

This force results in an alteration to culture.

• Acculturation

• Change

• Modernisation

• Continuity

The persistence or consistent existence of cultural elements in a society across time.

• Change

• Acculturation

• Continuity

• Cultural transmission

The idea that concepts are socially constructed and vary across cultures.

• Values

• Cultural diversity

• Customs

• Cultural relativism

Cultural ____________: The transmission of culture – such as traditions, values, language, symbols, cultural traits, beliefs and normative behaviour – across and between generations in society.

Established ways of acting or cultural practices that are unique to groups in society.

• Culture

• Values

• Cultural transmission

• Customs

The preconceived view of the characteristics of a group held by individuals who are not members of that group.

• Beliefs

• Stereotypes

• Values

• Continuity

Deeply held ideas and beliefs that guide our thinking, language and behaviour.

• Customs

• Value

• Continuity

• Change

This scenario is an example of communication at what level of society?

"A police officer interrogating a suspect"

• Micro

• Meso

• Macro