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Chapter 3 - Culture and Communication

Total questions: 42

Worksheet time: 22mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The term used to describe how much weight we attach to cultural characteristics in a particular situation

a)

Coculture

b)

In-Group and Out-Group

c)

Salience

d)

Intersectionality

2.

The term used to describe whether people are emotionally connected to you and with whom you identify - or not.

a)

Coculture

b)

In-Group and Out-Group

c)

Salience

d)

Intersectionality

3.

The term used to describe the perception of membership in a group that is part of an encompassing culture.

a)

Coculture

b)

In-Group and Out-Group

c)

Salience

d)

Intersectionality

4.

The term used to describe the complex interplay of people's multple identities

a)

Coculture

b)

In-Group and Out-Group

c)

Salience

d)

Intersectionality

5.

A social construct originally created to explain biological differences among people whose ancestors originated in different regions of the world.

a)

intersectionality

b)

ethnicity

c)

race

d)

regionality

6.

____________ refers to the degree to which a person identifies with a particular group, usually on the basis of nationality, culture, religion, etc.

a)

intersectionality

b)

ethnicity

c)

race

d)

regionality

7.

Based on research of people in the United States, three "psychological regions" emerged. Which one is known for people who tend to place a high value on being friendly and conventional?

a)

West Coast and Rocky Mountains

b)

Southern

c)

Middle Atlantic and Northeast

d)

Middle America

8.

Based on research of people in the United States, three "psychological regions" emerged. Which one is known for people who are often described as relaxed and creative. They are inclined to value new ideas, innovation, and individualism.

a)

West Coast and Rocky Mountains

b)

Southern

c)

Middle Atlantic and Northeast

d)

Middle America

9.

Based on research of people in the United States, three "psychological regions" emerged. Which one is known for people who may seem temperamental and even a little anxious or iritiable.

a)

West Coast and Rocky Mountains

b)

Southern

c)

Middle Atlantic and Northeast

d)

Middle America

10.

1 in 5 hate crimes in the United States targets people on the basis of _____________

a)

race

b)

gender identity

c)

regional differences

d)

ethnicity

11.

The LGBTQIA community says that their lives are just has happy as everyone else's except the need for greater ________

a)

job opportunities

b)

social acceptance

c)

educational opportunities

d)

relational options

12.

In some cultures _______ is a defining factor in shaping in- and out- groups.

a)

religion

b)

hair style

c)

jewelry

d)

skill sets

13.

Being part of the working class, the upper class, or the middle class are all connected to a person's __________

a)

societal ranking

b)

religion

c)

ethnicity

d)

socioeconomic status

14.

Automated systems that generate and distribute social media posts are known as

a)

social media algorithms

b)

social media trolls

c)

social media flaming

d)

social media bots

15.

Individuals whose principal goal is to disrupt public discourse by posting false claims and prejudiced remarks behind a mask of anonymity are called....

a)

social media algorithms

b)

social media trolls

c)

social media flaming

d)

social media bots

16.

On social media _____ of people have blocked users whose views differ from their own.

a)

10%

b)

86%

c)

42%

d)

15%

17.

People who are differently abled, such as deaf or blind or in a wheelchair, often embrace this difference in themselves as part of a culture and community they are engaged in..

a)

True

b)

False

18.

Western cultures honor _________.

a)

youth

b)

wisdom

c)

age

d)

popularity

19.

Studies show that people in their 60s are _______ happy as those in their 20s.

a)

less

b)

more

c)

just as

d)

occasionally as

20.

Stereotypes have a consequence of

a)

encouraging open communication

b)

elevating the mediocre

c)

discouraging open communication

d)

instigating change in our society

21.

Teens and young adults often experience the belief that they are different from everybody else. Psychologists call this....

a)

heightened self-perception

b)

imaginary audience

c)

internal conflict

d)

personal fable

22.

Teens and young adults often have a heightened self-consciousness that makes it seem as if people are always observing and judging them. Psychologists call this....

a)

heightened self-perception

b)

imaginary audience

c)

internal conflict

d)

personal fable

23.

Who is more likely to share personal information online?

a)

Young Adults

b)

Older Adults

c)

Tweens

24.

_________________ tend to have a stronger need for affirming feedback then other generations.

a)

Gen-Z

b)

Gen-X

c)

Baby Boomers

d)

Millennials

25.

The more you spend time with a culture different from your own, the less prejudice you will experience and the better your relationships will be. This is known as ______

a)

frame switching

b)

passive observation

c)

active observation

d)

contact hypothesis

26.

Noticing how members of a culture behave and applying these insights is known as ______

a)

frame switching

b)

passive observation

c)

active observation

d)

contact hypothesis

27.

The ability to shift gears and adapt one's style to the norms of multiple cultures is called ______

a)

frame switching

b)

passive observation

c)

active observation

d)

contact hypothesis

28.

Reading, watching films, and asking experts and members of a culture how to behave, as well as taking academic courses related to intercultural communication and diversity is called ______

a)

frame switching

b)

passive observation

c)

active observation

d)

contact hypothesis

29.

Individualistic cultures are....

a)

relatively tolerant of conflicts

b)

highly uncomfortable with conflict

c)

puts the needs of the group ahead of the person

d)

highly loyal to an in-group

30.

Collectivistic cultures....

a)

relatively tolerant of conflicts

b)

value independence

c)

puts the needs of the individual ahead of the group

d)

feel loyalty and obligation to an in-group

31.

members of low-context cultures... (select all that apply)

a)

rely heavily on subtle, often nonverbal cues such as behavior, history of relationship, and general social rules to maintain social harmony

b)

use language primarily to express thoughts, feelings, and ideas as directly as possible

c)

tend to be highly active listeners

d)

use hints rather than direct complaints when feeling a concern

32.

members of high-context cultures... (select all that apply)

a)

rely heavily on subtle, often nonverbal cues such as behavior, history of relationship, and general social rules to maintain social harmony

b)

use language primarily to express thoughts, feelings, and ideas as directly as possible

c)

tend to be highly active listeners

d)

use hints rather than direct complaints when feeling a concern

33.

The degree to which members of a culture feel threatened by ambiguous situations and try to stay away from such situations is referred to as....

a)

security scarcity

b)

change embrasure

c)

status quo adherents

d)

uncertainty avoidance

34.

The gap between social groups with substantial power and resources and those with less is known as...

a)

spiral of silence

b)

power distance

c)

Maslow's hierarchy

d)

competitive differentiation

35.

Which of the following cultures tend to value silence over talkativeness? (select all that apply)

a)

Chinese

b)

Western

c)

Native American

d)

European

36.

Which culture is considered cooperative rather than competitive in nature?

a)

Norway

b)

Japan

c)

Italy

d)

Nigeria

37.

The attitude that one's own culture is superior to that of others is known as ....

a)

cultural pride

b)

patriotism

c)

bigotry

d)

ethnocentrism

38.

An attitude of intolerance towards an ou-group is known as...

a)

stereotyping

b)

prejudice

c)

bigotry

d)

ethnocentrism

39.

exaggerated generalizations about a group is known as...

a)

stereotyping

b)

prejudice

c)

bigotry

d)

ethnocentrism

40.

depriving people of opportunities or equal treatment based on prejudice is known as...

a)

stereotyping

b)

discrimination

c)

bigotry

d)

ethnocentrism

41.

One way to overcome stereotypical thinking is through...

a)

meditation

b)

mindful thinknig

c)

rigorous course work

d)

changing what you read

42.

When you find yourself immersed in a new culture you may experience confusion and lonesomeness. This can feel like a crisis known as...

a)

the blues

b)

cultural variation

c)

culture shock

d)

culture gap