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Intercultural communication does not occur unless you leave your home country. (True or false?)

Intercultural communication does not occur unless you leave your home country. (True or false?)

Intercultural communication does not occur unless you leave your home country.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Rodas   35   1 Reply

Okaztle

Dialogue enhancers should be used to indicate that a listener is involved in a message. (True or false?)

Dialogue enhancers should be used to indicate that a listener is involved in a message. (True or false?)

Dialogue enhancers should be used to indicate that a listener is involved in a message.
 
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Rodas   47   1 Reply

Aseize

Selective listening is also called _____.

Selective listening is also called _____.

Selective listening is also called _____.
 
  A) empathic listening
  B) pseudolistening
  C) active listening
  D) spot listening
  E) defensive listening

pattiluce   96   1 Reply

Aseize

Which pragmatic guideline should we pay most attention to when having a conversation about getting a ...

Which pragmatic guideline should we pay most attention to when having a conversation about getting a ...

Which pragmatic guideline should we pay most attention to when having a conversation about getting a project completed?
 
  A) providing the right amount of information
  B) relating to the topic
  C) acknow

ub|k   19   1 Reply

Aseize

Which of the following is competent advice for being linguistically sensitive?

Which of the following is competent advice for being linguistically sensitive?

Which of the following is competent advice for being linguistically sensitive?
 
  A) Use the most sophisticated language you know in all situations.
  B) Use jargon sparingly.
  C) Avoid ever using slang.

ankahukuk   24   1 Reply

swake

If we are practicing linguistic sensitivity, we use ______ language.

If we are practicing linguistic sensitivity, we use ______ language.

If we are practicing linguistic sensitivity, we use ______ language.
 
  A) specific
  B) inclusive
  C) familiar
  D) kind

Twitchin   45   1 Reply

doctorfede

Ashley says, The porch light was shining like the North Star. This is an example of _______.

Ashley says, The porch light was shining like the North Star. This is an example of _______.

Ashley says, The porch light was shining like the North Star. This is an example of _______.
 
  A) connotative language
  B) a simile
  C) a metaphor
  D) parallel language

judoca24   53   1 Reply

Celestial

The term _____ refers to the physical process of letting in audible stimuli without focusing on the ...

The term _____ refers to the physical process of letting in audible stimuli without focusing on the ...

The term _____ refers to the physical process of letting in audible stimuli without focusing on the stimuli.
 
  A) hearing
  B) recalling
  C) memorizing
  D) vocalizing
  E) rating

ub|k   29   1 Reply

Aseize

A compound sentence has two independent clauses, is an example of ______.

A compound sentence has two independent clauses, is an example of ______.

A compound sentence has two independent clauses, is an example of ______.
 
  A) phonology
  B) lexicon
  C) dialect
  D) syntax

Rodas   47   1 Reply

Celestial

People should be certain when interpreting nonverbal behavior for improving their nonverbal ...

People should be certain when interpreting nonverbal behavior for improving their nonverbal ...

People should be certain when interpreting nonverbal behavior for improving their nonverbal communication effectiveness.
 
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Rodas   92   1 Reply

Okaztle

People's possessions and how they decorate themselves and their surroundings are known as _____. ...

People's possessions and how they decorate themselves and their surroundings are known as _____. ...

People's possessions and how they decorate themselves and their surroundings are known as _____.
 
  A) body artifacts
  B) seeking gestures
  C) body kinesics
  D) physical characteristics

ub|k   81   1 Reply

lowster11

Polarization can be problematic because of static evaluation. (True or false?)

Polarization can be problematic because of static evaluation. (True or false?)

Polarization can be problematic because of static evaluation.
 
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judoca24   31   1 Reply

doctorfede

Sophia is fluent in Greek and English. When she speaks to her family on the phone, she has a habit ...

Sophia is fluent in Greek and English. When she speaks to her family on the phone, she has a habit ...

Sophia is fluent in Greek and English. When she speaks to her family on the phone, she has a habit of switching between both languages during the same conversation. This is an example of _____.
 
  A) reification
  B)

Rodas   42   1 Reply

lowster11

_____ consists of words and phrases that are used for interpersonal contact only and are not meant ...

_____ consists of words and phrases that are used for interpersonal contact only and are not meant ...

_____ consists of words and phrases that are used for interpersonal contact only and are not meant to be translated directly word for word.
 
  A) Virtual communication
  B) Visual communication
  C) Lateral

ub|k   44   1 Reply

lowster11

The thing a verbal symbol represents is known as a(n) _____.

The thing a verbal symbol represents is known as a(n) _____.

The thing a verbal symbol represents is known as a(n) _____.
 
  A) idiom
  B) phrase
  C) referent
  D) attribution
  E) dialect

Rodas   63   1 Reply

swake

At what stage of culture shock does a person begin to recognize the reality of the new setting? ...

At what stage of culture shock does a person begin to recognize the reality of the new setting? ...

At what stage of culture shock does a person begin to recognize the reality of the new setting?
 
  A) Adaptation
  B) Exhilaration
  C) Disillusionment
  D) Adjustment
  E) Effective f

judoca24   95   1 Reply

Dr.Vista

Culture shock refers to: (Multiple Choice)

Culture shock refers to: (Multiple Choice)

Culture shock refers to:
 
  A) major changes originating within one's home culture
  B) the initial mental and physical stress experienced, to varying degrees, when an individual enters a new culture
  C) m

ankahukuk   37   1 Reply

Legend.

The words or the vocabulary that make up a language are called _____.

The words or the vocabulary that make up a language are called _____.

The words or the vocabulary that make up a language are called _____.
 
  A) referents
  B) meanings
  C) semantic codes
  D) verbal symbols
  E) cultural denotations

ankahukuk   30   1 Reply

lowster11

When using medical interpreters, it is preferable to select one who is a bilingual staff employee. ...

When using medical interpreters, it is preferable to select one who is a bilingual staff employee. ...

When using medical interpreters, it is preferable to select one who is a bilingual staff employee.
 
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ub|k   25   1 Reply

Aseize

If an individual is interested in uncovering the reasons behind another person's behavior, he or ...

If an individual is interested in uncovering the reasons behind another person's behavior, he or ...

If an individual is interested in uncovering the reasons behind another person's behavior, he or she should apply the implicit personality theory.
 
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Rodas   33   1 Reply

Dr.Vista

Holistic health is focused only on fixing the symptoms of an illness. (True or false?)

Holistic health is focused only on fixing the symptoms of an illness. (True or false?)

Holistic health is focused only on fixing the symptoms of an illness.
 
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Twitchin   46   1 Reply

Dr.Vista

Self-awareness is more complicated than self-esteem (True or false?)

Self-awareness is more complicated than self-esteem (True or false?)

Self-awareness is more complicated than self-esteem.
 
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pattiluce   45   1 Reply

Dr.Vista

In the supernatural/magico/religious tradition, disease is thought to result from the active ...

In the supernatural/magico/religious tradition, disease is thought to result from the active ...

In the supernatural/magico/religious tradition, disease is thought to result from the active intervention of supernatural beings, paranormal beings, or evil humans.
 
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pattiluce   19   1 Reply

Legend.

When working abroad, knowledge of the host country's language will greatly ease the stress of ...

When working abroad, knowledge of the host country's language will greatly ease the stress of ...

When working abroad, knowledge of the host country's language will greatly ease the stress of cultural adaptation and integration.
 
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Rodas   35   1 Reply

Dr.Vista

Chinese and U.S. representatives approach the establishment of trust in the same way. (True or false?)

Chinese and U.S. representatives approach the establishment of trust in the same way. (True or false?)

Chinese and U.S. representatives approach the establishment of trust in the same way.
 
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pattiluce   29   1 Reply

swake

Different cultures view conflict differently (True or false?)

Different cultures view conflict differently (True or false?)

Different cultures view conflict differently.
 
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Twitchin   30   1 Reply

Dr.Vista

Personal appearance is a critical aspect of business protocol, as it creates a first impression and ...

Personal appearance is a critical aspect of business protocol, as it creates a first impression and ...

Personal appearance is a critical aspect of business protocol, as it creates a first impression and plays a significant role in establishing credibility.
 
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pattiluce   49   1 Reply

Dr.Vista

An unsolicited call or letter is usually quite effective when making initial contacts with the ...

An unsolicited call or letter is usually quite effective when making initial contacts with the ...

An unsolicited call or letter is usually quite effective when making initial contacts with the Chinese.
 
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pattiluce   42   1 Reply

Legend.

Knowing one's biases is a good way to begin to improve one's intercultural communication ...

Knowing one's biases is a good way to begin to improve one's intercultural communication ...

Knowing one's biases is a good way to begin to improve one's intercultural communication effectiveness.
 
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ankahukuk   45   1 Reply

Dr.Vista

Ethnocentrism is considered quite harmless (True or false?)

Ethnocentrism is considered quite harmless (True or false?)

Ethnocentrism is considered quite harmless.
 
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Twitchin   59   1 Reply

doctorfede

Cultures with a high degree of power distance minimize differences among the classes and accept ...

Cultures with a high degree of power distance minimize differences among the classes and accept ...

Cultures with a high degree of power distance minimize differences among the classes and accept challenges to power in interpersonal relationships, while cultures with a low degree of power distance tend to show authoritarianism.
 
&n

Rodas   61   1 Reply

swake

The dominant form of healthcare treatment in the U.S. is:

The dominant form of healthcare treatment in the U.S. is:

The dominant form of healthcare treatment in the U.S. is:
 
  A) scientific/biomedical
  B) holistic
  C) supernatural/magico/religious tradition
  D) a mix of holistic and supernatural/magico/rel

judoca24   64   1 Reply

Okaztle

Enculturation occurs when people are immersed in their own culture. (True or false?)

Enculturation occurs when people are immersed in their own culture. (True or false?)

Enculturation occurs when people are immersed in their own culture.
 
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ankahukuk   49   1 Reply

swake

The process that occurs when a person learns, adapts to, and adopts the appropriate behaviors and ...

The process that occurs when a person learns, adapts to, and adopts the appropriate behaviors and ...

The process that occurs when a person learns, adapts to, and adopts the appropriate behaviors and rules of a host culture is known as _____. A. acculturation B. enculturation C. cultural imperialism D. cultural empathy
 
  Fill i

ub|k   43   1 Reply

swake

Which of the following guidelines for educating oneself about other cultures is true?

Which of the following guidelines for educating oneself about other cultures is true?

Which of the following guidelines for educating oneself about other cultures is true?
 
  A) Accept everything written about a culture as truth.
  B) Be very selective and limited when reading.
  C) Listen t

Rodas   40   1 Reply

Legend.

Which of the following is tied directly to the process of formal education?

Which of the following is tied directly to the process of formal education?

Which of the following is tied directly to the process of formal education?
 
  A) Population size
  B) Age of students and teachers
  C) Number of students
  D) Values
  E) Cost

Twitchin   71   1 Reply

Okaztle

The process whereby individuals, companies, and/or media impose their way of thinking and behaving ...

The process whereby individuals, companies, and/or media impose their way of thinking and behaving ...

The process whereby individuals, companies, and/or media impose their way of thinking and behaving upon another culture is called _____.
 
  A) ethnocentrism
  B) culture shock
  C) cultural imperialism

pattiluce   57   1 Reply

doctorfede

Mariah is from a culture that places a lot of value on tradition. Her culture is resistant to change ...

Mariah is from a culture that places a lot of value on tradition. Her culture is resistant to change ...

Mariah is from a culture that places a lot of value on tradition. Her culture is resistant to change and desires predictability. As a result, Mariah's attitudes and behaviors are vastly different from those of her counterparts from cultures that are

judoca24   47   1 Reply

lowster11

Which of the following describes the United States' objective when negotiating?

Which of the following describes the United States' objective when negotiating?

Which of the following describes the United States' objective when negotiating?
 
  A) Most profit possible
  B) Legal contract
  C) Cooperative relationship
  D) Pride in their capabilities

judoca24   91   1 Reply

doctorfede

In the context of culture, which of the following is true of the United States?

In the context of culture, which of the following is true of the United States?

In the context of culture, which of the following is true of the United States?
 
  A) The United States is a heterogeneous mix of various cultures.
  B) Despite having 300 million citizens, the United States has low c

pattiluce   40   1 Reply

Celestial