Which of the following is an example of global interconnectedness presented in the text?
- The 2011 Eastern Japan tsunami
- The 2014 outbreak of the Ebola virus in West Africa
- The debate on U.S. immigration policy
- The 2011 Eastern Japan tsunami and the 2014 outbreak of the Ebola virus in West Africa
- All three choices are correct correct answers The 2011 Eastern Japan tsunami and the 2014
outbreak of the Ebola virus in West Africa
In the 2010 census, how many U.S. citizens self-identified as multiracial? correct answers 32%
What is the most indispensable resource that can be overconsumed, misused, and polluted on our
planet? correct answers Water
Which of the following is based on the Western concept of individual effort, but isn't consistent
across all cultures?
- Treatment of the elderly
- International copyright law
- Local resource management
- Religious practices
- Commerce correct answers International copyright law
Cultural generalizations should be considered:
- absolute representations
, - approximations
- indiscriminately
- on an individual basis
- both indiscriminately and on an individual basis correct answers approximations
If a generalization must be made, it should:
- be supported by a single reputable source
- focus on the primary values and behaviors of a particular culture
- be based on historical accounts
- be based on immediate perceptions
- be plausible correct answers focus on the primary values and behaviors of a particular culture
The state of being unbiased and not influenced by personal feelings, interpretations, or prejudice
is also known as: correct answers objectivity
To be objective, one must: correct answers have an open mind and avoid being too judgmental
True or False: Intercultural communication involves interaction between government
representatives of different nations. correct answers True
True or False: Generalizations are based on limited data. correct answers True
Which explanation accurately reflects the "interpersonal needs" use of communication?
- It assists in helping us learn about other people
- It helps us decide how to present ourselves to other people
- It provides a sense of inclusion and affection