INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION

1. Which situation best shows minimization in intercultural sensitivity?

• A. Carlo thinks Filipino culture is better than all others.

• B. Anna ignores other cultures because she thinks everyone is the same.

• C. James says, "It doesn’t matter where you're from; we all laugh and cry the same."

• D. Ella is open to adjusting her speech style when talking to foreigners.

2. A student from Mindanao meets a classmate from Luzon and says, “Why do you speak so differently? Our way is better.” What stage of DMIS is shown?

• A. Acceptance

• B. Defense

• C. Integration

• D. Adaptation

3. Which example reflects adaptation in intercultural communication?

• A. A teacher explains lessons in English only, even if students struggle.

• B. A student adjusts their tone and language when talking to a Tausug classmate.

• C. A person says, “All cultures are basically the same."

• D. A student is unaware of their classmate’s cultural practices.

4. Which is the BEST example of intercultural sensitivity in the Philippine classroom?

• A. Only speaking in Filipino to show national pride

• B. Respecting classmates’ customs like taking off shoes during prayer

• C. Forcing everyone to follow Tagalog-based communication

• D. Ignoring students who speak local dialects

5. When a student says, “I never noticed that Muslims pray differently. I thought we all worship the same way,” what stage of DMIS are they likely in?

• A. Denial

• B. Minimization

• C. Acceptance

• D. Integration

6. Which of the following shows acceptance in intercultural communication?

• A. Laughing at someone’s accent

• B. Learning about different cultural holidays

• C. Assuming all cultures celebrate Christmas the same way

• D. Ignoring cultural differences to avoid conflict

7. Why is intercultural communication important in a multicultural country like the Philippines?

• A. It helps in promoting a dominant culture

• B. It reduces misunderstandings and builds respect

• C. It makes local dialects more important

• D. It discourages cultural expression

8. Which student demonstrates the integration stage of DMIS?

• A. Carlo is unaware of cultural diversity.

• B. Mika is offended by different greetings in other cultures.

• C. Joshua adjusts his behavior when visiting various ethnic communities and feels at ease.

• D. Trisha thinks all Filipinos behave the same.

9. In a group work activity, Liza notices her Muslim classmate prays at specific times. She supports her and adjusts the group schedule. What does this show?

• A. Defense

• B. Denial

• C. Acceptance

• D. Minimization

10. A student transfers from Cebu to Manila and learns to speak a bit of Tagalog to communicate better with classmates. What DMIS stage does this show?

• A. Minimization

• B. Adaptation

• C. Denial

• D. Defense