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WorksheetsChapter 3 - Culture and Communication
Total questions: 42
Worksheet time: 22mins
The term used to describe how much weight we attach to cultural characteristics in a particular situation
Coculture
In-Group and Out-Group
Salience
Intersectionality
The term used to describe whether people are emotionally connected to you and with whom you identify - or not.
Coculture
In-Group and Out-Group
Salience
Intersectionality
The term used to describe the perception of membership in a group that is part of an encompassing culture.
Coculture
In-Group and Out-Group
Salience
Intersectionality
The term used to describe the complex interplay of people's multple identities
Coculture
In-Group and Out-Group
Salience
Intersectionality
A social construct originally created to explain biological differences among people whose ancestors originated in different regions of the world.
intersectionality
ethnicity
race
regionality
____________ refers to the degree to which a person identifies with a particular group, usually on the basis of nationality, culture, religion, etc.
intersectionality
ethnicity
race
regionality
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?
West Coast and Rocky Mountains
Southern
Middle Atlantic and Northeast
Middle America
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.
West Coast and Rocky Mountains
Southern
Middle Atlantic and Northeast
Middle America
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.
West Coast and Rocky Mountains
Southern
Middle Atlantic and Northeast
Middle America
1 in 5 hate crimes in the United States targets people on the basis of _____________
race
gender identity
regional differences
ethnicity
The LGBTQIA community says that their lives are just has happy as everyone else's except the need for greater ________
job opportunities
social acceptance
educational opportunities
relational options
In some cultures _______ is a defining factor in shaping in- and out- groups.
religion
hair style
jewelry
skill sets
Being part of the working class, the upper class, or the middle class are all connected to a person's __________
societal ranking
religion
ethnicity
socioeconomic status
Automated systems that generate and distribute social media posts are known as
social media algorithms
social media trolls
social media flaming
social media bots
Individuals whose principal goal is to disrupt public discourse by posting false claims and prejudiced remarks behind a mask of anonymity are called....
social media algorithms
social media trolls
social media flaming
social media bots
On social media _____ of people have blocked users whose views differ from their own.
10%
86%
42%
15%
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..
True
False
Western cultures honor _________.
youth
wisdom
age
popularity
Studies show that people in their 60s are _______ happy as those in their 20s.
less
more
just as
occasionally as
Stereotypes have a consequence of
encouraging open communication
elevating the mediocre
discouraging open communication
instigating change in our society
Teens and young adults often experience the belief that they are different from everybody else. Psychologists call this....
heightened self-perception
imaginary audience
internal conflict
personal fable
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....
heightened self-perception
imaginary audience
internal conflict
personal fable
Who is more likely to share personal information online?
Young Adults
Older Adults
Tweens
_________________ tend to have a stronger need for affirming feedback then other generations.
Gen-Z
Gen-X
Baby Boomers
Millennials
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 ______
frame switching
passive observation
active observation
contact hypothesis
Noticing how members of a culture behave and applying these insights is known as ______
frame switching
passive observation
active observation
contact hypothesis
The ability to shift gears and adapt one's style to the norms of multiple cultures is called ______
frame switching
passive observation
active observation
contact hypothesis
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 ______
frame switching
passive observation
active observation
contact hypothesis
Individualistic cultures are....
relatively tolerant of conflicts
highly uncomfortable with conflict
puts the needs of the group ahead of the person
highly loyal to an in-group
Collectivistic cultures....
relatively tolerant of conflicts
value independence
puts the needs of the individual ahead of the group
feel loyalty and obligation to an in-group
members of low-context cultures... (select all that apply)
rely heavily on subtle, often nonverbal cues such as behavior, history of relationship, and general social rules to maintain social harmony
use language primarily to express thoughts, feelings, and ideas as directly as possible
tend to be highly active listeners
use hints rather than direct complaints when feeling a concern
members of high-context cultures... (select all that apply)
rely heavily on subtle, often nonverbal cues such as behavior, history of relationship, and general social rules to maintain social harmony
use language primarily to express thoughts, feelings, and ideas as directly as possible
tend to be highly active listeners
use hints rather than direct complaints when feeling a concern
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....
security scarcity
change embrasure
status quo adherents
uncertainty avoidance
The gap between social groups with substantial power and resources and those with less is known as...
spiral of silence
power distance
Maslow's hierarchy
competitive differentiation
Which of the following cultures tend to value silence over talkativeness? (select all that apply)
Chinese
Western
Native American
European
Which culture is considered cooperative rather than competitive in nature?
Norway
Japan
Italy
Nigeria
The attitude that one's own culture is superior to that of others is known as ....
cultural pride
patriotism
bigotry
ethnocentrism
An attitude of intolerance towards an ou-group is known as...
stereotyping
prejudice
bigotry
ethnocentrism
exaggerated generalizations about a group is known as...
stereotyping
prejudice
bigotry
ethnocentrism
depriving people of opportunities or equal treatment based on prejudice is known as...
stereotyping
discrimination
bigotry
ethnocentrism
One way to overcome stereotypical thinking is through...
meditation
mindful thinknig
rigorous course work
changing what you read
When you find yourself immersed in a new culture you may experience confusion and lonesomeness. This can feel like a crisis known as...
the blues
cultural variation
culture shock
culture gap
