Question 1

Individualistic cultures are societies that value individual freedom,choice,uniqueness,and independence.

Accepted Answer

In individualistic cultures, the emphasis is on the individual rather than the community, which means that personal freedom, choice, uniqueness, and independence are highly valued.

Question 2

A member of a co-culture who refuses to interact with members of the dominant culture is engaging in an accommodation strategy.

Accepted Answer

A member of a co-culture who refuses to interact with members of the dominant culture is engaging in a separation strategy, not an accommodation strategy.

Question 3

A person who believes that their culture is superior to all other groups or cultures is engaging in ethnocentrism.

Accepted Answer

Ethnocentrism is the belief in the inherent superiority of one's own ethnic group or culture, often leading to a disdain for other ethnic or cultural groups.

Question 4

Intercultural communication means any communication between persons of different cultures.

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Intercultural communication refers to communication between people from different cultural backgrounds.

Question 5

M-time cultures view time as contextually based and relationally oriented.

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Question 6

Prejudice is likely to lead to ethnocentrism.

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Question 7

If someone likes to have lots of rules for behavior and doesn't like outsiders,he or she is most likely from an uncertainty-rejecting culture.

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Uncertainty-rejecting cultures tend to have strict rules for behavior and a preference for familiar people and situations, while uncertainty-accepting cultures are more flexible and open to new experiences and people.

Question 8

Individualistic cultures place the "I" before the "we."

Accepted Answer

Individualistic cultures prioritize individual goals and achievements over collective goals and community values.

Question 9

A co-culture is a group that exists within a larger,dominant culture but differs from the dominant culture in some significant characteristic.

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A co-culture is a group that exists within a larger, dominant culture but has distinct characteristics and behaviors that set them apart from the dominant culture. These characteristics could include race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, or any other defining factor. Co-cultures may share some aspects of the dominant culture but also have their own unique values, beliefs, and practices.

Question 10

If you judge another culture by the belief systems of your own culture you are engaging in cultural relativism.

Accepted Answer

Cultural relativism is actually the opposite - it is the idea that a culture should be understood and judged on its own terms, rather than by the standards of another culture. Judging another culture based on the beliefs and values of one's own culture is called ethnocentrism.

Question 11

The separation strategy of co-cultural communication is where the co-culture tries to "fit into" the dominant group.

Accepted Answer

The separation strategy involves the co-culture maintaining its distinctiveness and not trying to fit into the dominant group.

Question 12

Code sensitivity means you should avoid trying to be like members of some co-culture by using their language.

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Question 13

The Korean man who says of his own culture,"Koreans will never be great at basketball," is demonstrating ethnocentrism.

Accepted Answer

The statement reflects a stereotype or a generalization about his own culture, not ethnocentrism, which involves judging another culture solely by the values and standards of one's own culture.

Question 14

"So what if Native Americans don't believe in looking an authority figure in the eye; they should if they want to be Americans." This sentiment is an example of ethnocentric perspective.

Accepted Answer

This statement is assuming that all Americans follow the same cultural norms and values, which is not true. It is ethnocentric to impose one's own cultural standards on others.

Question 15

One reason for the importance of studying intercultural communication is our increasing exposure to people of other cultures and co-cultures.

Accepted Answer

With the increasing globalization, travel, and communication technologies, people are encountering more individuals from different cultures and it is important to understand how to communicate effectively and respectfully with them.

Question 16

In implicit-rule cultures,people make sure they follow social norms by asking many questions about proper modes of behavior and speech.

Accepted Answer

In implicit-rule cultures, social norms are understood and followed without needing to ask many questions, as they are ingrained and communicated indirectly.

Question 17

What types of cultures are most likely to tolerate ambiguity,uncertainty,and diversity?

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Uncertainty-accepting cultures are those that are comfortable with ambiguity, uncertainty, and diversity. These cultures tend to be open to new ideas and different perspectives, and are less likely to try to force everyone to conform to a single way of thinking or doing things. This tolerance for ambiguity and diversity can lead to greater creativity and innovation within the culture.

Question 18

The United States is an example of a collectivist culture.

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The United States is largely an individualist culture, valuing independence and self-reliance, rather than collectivism which values group harmony and collective decision making. However, it is important to note that there are still elements of collectivist culture within the United States, particularly among certain subcultures and communities.

Question 19

Using descriptive feedback means adopting a cognitive style that emphasizes open-mindedness about differences.

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Question 20

An individual can belong to only one co-culture.

Accepted Answer

An individual can belong to multiple co-cultures, which are subcultures within the larger culture. For example, a person could belong to both the LGBTQ+ co-culture and the Mexican-American co-culture.

Quiz 7: Listening and Responding