Intercultural Communication Questions & Answers
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In all communication models, the role of the communication receiver is passive. (T/F)
false
Communication and culture should be studied separately. (T/F)
false
The Chinese concept of guanxi is best translated as the “connections” one has. (T/F)
true
In Hofstede's categorization of elements of culture, symbols refer to the socially essential
activities within a culture. (T/F)
false
A 2011 study found that U.S. and Korean college students use SMS (text messaging) for the
same reasons. (T/F)
true
New research has identified a single race-defining gene. (T/F)
false
Slightly more than half of the world's population now has internet access. (T/F)
true
,Miniculture refers to any identifiable smaller group bound together by shared symbol
system, behaviors, and values. (T/F)
false
The Census Bureau uses the term American Indian. (T/F)
true
Most scientists have abandoned the concept of biological race as a meaningful concept.
(T/F)
true
The ______ is the person with an idea she or he desires to communicate in Berlo's theory.
source
Confucius taught that society is made up of five relationships, including which of the
following?
A. grandparent and grandchild
B. uncle and nephew
C. mother and daughter
D. father and son
D. father and son
The totality of a group's thought, experiences, and patterns of behavior developed over the
course of generations is part of a definition of ______.
culture
, One's identification with and perceived acceptance into a group that has a shared system of
symbols, meanings, and norms is ______.
cultural identity
In the 19th century, the term culture was commonly used as a synonym for ______.
western civilization
As an alternative to "subcultures," the label ______ is used to convey the idea that no one
culture is inherently superior to other cultures.
co-culture
Diverse cultures developed due to which of the following?
development of diverse sets of beliefs
Michael Omi's statement that "You can be born one race and die another" is consistent
with which perspective on race?
sociohistorical
What do Catalan demands for independence from Spain demonstrate?
arbitrarily drawn political boundaries do not reflect people's identities
______ generally refers to shared heritage, family names, geography, customs, and
language passed on through generations.
ethnicity
Solved 100% Correct.
In all communication models, the role of the communication receiver is passive. (T/F)
false
Communication and culture should be studied separately. (T/F)
false
The Chinese concept of guanxi is best translated as the “connections” one has. (T/F)
true
In Hofstede's categorization of elements of culture, symbols refer to the socially essential
activities within a culture. (T/F)
false
A 2011 study found that U.S. and Korean college students use SMS (text messaging) for the
same reasons. (T/F)
true
New research has identified a single race-defining gene. (T/F)
false
Slightly more than half of the world's population now has internet access. (T/F)
true
,Miniculture refers to any identifiable smaller group bound together by shared symbol
system, behaviors, and values. (T/F)
false
The Census Bureau uses the term American Indian. (T/F)
true
Most scientists have abandoned the concept of biological race as a meaningful concept.
(T/F)
true
The ______ is the person with an idea she or he desires to communicate in Berlo's theory.
source
Confucius taught that society is made up of five relationships, including which of the
following?
A. grandparent and grandchild
B. uncle and nephew
C. mother and daughter
D. father and son
D. father and son
The totality of a group's thought, experiences, and patterns of behavior developed over the
course of generations is part of a definition of ______.
culture
, One's identification with and perceived acceptance into a group that has a shared system of
symbols, meanings, and norms is ______.
cultural identity
In the 19th century, the term culture was commonly used as a synonym for ______.
western civilization
As an alternative to "subcultures," the label ______ is used to convey the idea that no one
culture is inherently superior to other cultures.
co-culture
Diverse cultures developed due to which of the following?
development of diverse sets of beliefs
Michael Omi's statement that "You can be born one race and die another" is consistent
with which perspective on race?
sociohistorical
What do Catalan demands for independence from Spain demonstrate?
arbitrarily drawn political boundaries do not reflect people's identities
______ generally refers to shared heritage, family names, geography, customs, and
language passed on through generations.
ethnicity
