Airmen Leadership School ALS - Test 1 Questions and Answers 100% Correct

Micro-cultures - ANSWER-Also called "subcultures." They are described as a group of people living within a larger society who share values, beliefs, behaviors, status, or interests that are different from the macro-culture or the rest of society Holism - ANSWER-All the parts of a culture are interconnected and integrated. Therefore, things such as change in one area (women's rights, for example) will affect change in another area (family structure, distribution of income) Schema - ANSWER-A cognitive "shortcut" that helps us organize and interpret the vast amount of information that exists in our environment. Iceberg theory of culture - ANSWER-When we first enter a new culture, we see only those behaviors and symbols that are apparent or above the water. Things like a culture's style of dress, music, games, dance, food, toys, etc. are easily seen when entering a new culture. According to the iceberg theory. What is below the surface? - ANSWER-Some examples of behaviors, core beliefs, and values that are often "hidden" under the surface include: Ideals of governing, child raising, concept of justice, incentives to work, theory of disease, nature of friendship, patterns of group decision making, definitions of sin, courtship practices, and approaches to problem solving Worldview - ANSWER-The sum of beliefs and values that people use to define and interpret the world, and their place within it Cross-Cultural Competence (3C) - ANSWER-The "ability to quickly and accurately comprehend, and then effectively act in a culturally complex environment to achieve the desired effect without necessarily having prior exposure to a particular group, region, or language. What two categories does the Air Force break Cross-Cultural Competence into? - ANSWER-General and Specific Culture