CMN exam review
Choose whether the following definition is true or false. "Culture is the sum of values, norms,
institutions, community-specific artificars (lifestyle, habits, religious belief, way of thinking, linguistic
expressions, etc.), i.e...... - Answer -True
In Hofstede's "culture onion" concept symbols refer to religious values, beliefs, and understanding
leadership. (T or F) - Answer -False because values is the centre of the onion
Considering the very same "culture onion" concept, core values (i.e. fundamental components of culture
that are less flexible and hardly change) always set a bar against successful reconciliation.
(T or F) - Answer -FALSE because then you could never have successful reconciliation
Fill in the missing part: _______ is the disruption that is caused in the communication process in channel
or in understandability of the message. - Answer -noise
______ is all of the knowledge, behaviours, beliefs, situations, psychological factors, etc., that not only
impacts the content of the message, but also the way it's interpreted - Answer -Psychological Factors
-Example: The prof's experience leaving his home country
-Field of experience
, Cultural identity is self-identification, a sense of belonging to a group that reaffirms itself. - Answer -
TRUE
Which movie is referred to by the following plot? "A young man and woman meet on a train in Europe,
and wind up spending one evening together in Vienna. Unfortunately, both know that this will probably
be their only night together; however, their love cannot blossom due to the incapability of overcoming
intercultural differences." - Answer -before sunrise
Fill in the missing part: Group culture determines the behavioural norms for a group. To be accepted as
a part of the group, we tend to follow what the group decides for us. Influenced by the norms or rules
laid out by our culture, we act in accordance with them. Our culture defines people's expectations from
us. In the attempt to fulfill them, we ______ our behaviour and personality to suit our culture. - Answer -
shape
What is the significant difference between stereotyping a group of people and discrimination against
them? - Answer -1. Stereotyping is a set of overgeneralizations about a group of people or a social group
which are often incorrect, generalized beliefs about groups and their members,interpersonal. (are
preconceived beliefs about the characteristics of certain groups based on physical attributes or social
status.--from textbook)
2. Discrimination is the act of treating someone different based on their social
category, group or class, differential treatment by individuals toward some groups and
their members relative to other groups and their members, and institutional
discrimination involves policies and contexts that create, enact, reify, and maintain
inequality.
What is the most appropriate term that best characterizes Quallanat: Why White People are Funny
mockumentary? - Answer -Counter-stereotyping
First Lady Melania Trump prompted concerns, some anger and much derision by choosing a pith helmet
while visiting Kenya and enjoying a safari in October. Through the lens of intercultural communication,
what gave rise to a lot of concern over her headwear, riding pants and boots? - Answer --Oppression
-**Cultural appropriation**
-Separation from the other culture
-Originally worn in 19th century by explorers, the pith helmet has become symbol of colonial rule
Choose whether the following definition is true or false. "Culture is the sum of values, norms,
institutions, community-specific artificars (lifestyle, habits, religious belief, way of thinking, linguistic
expressions, etc.), i.e...... - Answer -True
In Hofstede's "culture onion" concept symbols refer to religious values, beliefs, and understanding
leadership. (T or F) - Answer -False because values is the centre of the onion
Considering the very same "culture onion" concept, core values (i.e. fundamental components of culture
that are less flexible and hardly change) always set a bar against successful reconciliation.
(T or F) - Answer -FALSE because then you could never have successful reconciliation
Fill in the missing part: _______ is the disruption that is caused in the communication process in channel
or in understandability of the message. - Answer -noise
______ is all of the knowledge, behaviours, beliefs, situations, psychological factors, etc., that not only
impacts the content of the message, but also the way it's interpreted - Answer -Psychological Factors
-Example: The prof's experience leaving his home country
-Field of experience
, Cultural identity is self-identification, a sense of belonging to a group that reaffirms itself. - Answer -
TRUE
Which movie is referred to by the following plot? "A young man and woman meet on a train in Europe,
and wind up spending one evening together in Vienna. Unfortunately, both know that this will probably
be their only night together; however, their love cannot blossom due to the incapability of overcoming
intercultural differences." - Answer -before sunrise
Fill in the missing part: Group culture determines the behavioural norms for a group. To be accepted as
a part of the group, we tend to follow what the group decides for us. Influenced by the norms or rules
laid out by our culture, we act in accordance with them. Our culture defines people's expectations from
us. In the attempt to fulfill them, we ______ our behaviour and personality to suit our culture. - Answer -
shape
What is the significant difference between stereotyping a group of people and discrimination against
them? - Answer -1. Stereotyping is a set of overgeneralizations about a group of people or a social group
which are often incorrect, generalized beliefs about groups and their members,interpersonal. (are
preconceived beliefs about the characteristics of certain groups based on physical attributes or social
status.--from textbook)
2. Discrimination is the act of treating someone different based on their social
category, group or class, differential treatment by individuals toward some groups and
their members relative to other groups and their members, and institutional
discrimination involves policies and contexts that create, enact, reify, and maintain
inequality.
What is the most appropriate term that best characterizes Quallanat: Why White People are Funny
mockumentary? - Answer -Counter-stereotyping
First Lady Melania Trump prompted concerns, some anger and much derision by choosing a pith helmet
while visiting Kenya and enjoying a safari in October. Through the lens of intercultural communication,
what gave rise to a lot of concern over her headwear, riding pants and boots? - Answer --Oppression
-**Cultural appropriation**
-Separation from the other culture
-Originally worn in 19th century by explorers, the pith helmet has become symbol of colonial rule
