COMM 1300 Practice Test Question with
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Which of the following terms refers to the tendency to judge other cultures' practices as
inferior to one's own?
ethnocentrism
Maricel is from the Philippines, where she has been taught that certain people or groups
deserve more power than others and that respecting power is more important than
equality. Maricel is from a ______ culture.
high power distance
Sara decides to host a party for her new American friends. She tells them that the party
will begin at 8 p.m. She is shocked when most of her guests arrive at or near 8 p.m., as
in her culture an 8 p.m. start time means that guests will arrive around 9 p.m., if not
later. Sara hasn't even put food out for the party yet. Sara most likely comes from
which type of culture?
polychronic
Jane, an American student, tells her Brazilian friend Lucia that it is "raining cats and
dogs". Lucia is confused when she looks outside to see only rain falling from the sky.
This is an example of a breakdown of which type of communication code?
idioms
Amish communities in the United States adhere to strict guidelines regarding dress,
behavior, and the use of modern technology. This co-culture has a(n) ______ tolerance
for uncertainty.
,low
Sue has an issue with her best friend. Rather than state the problem directly, Sue talks
indirectly about the issue so her friend won't be embarrassed. With which type of
cultural affiliation does Sue most likely identify?
high context
If Jamaica takes a "live and let live" approach, preferring as few rules as possible that
restrict behavior, we would consider Jamaica to be which type of culture?
uncertainty-accepting
During the years of the U.S. wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, many Muslim students
reported feeling excluded at the U.S. colleges and universities they attended. Their
experience exemplifies how sometimes we mistreat people we perceive as part of
an out-group
Which of the following statements best describes how culture is acquired?
Culture is determined by the traditions and values of the people who raised us.
Which term describes the totality of learned, shared symbols, language, values, and
norms that distinguish one group of people from another?
culture
Robert is driving Samantha, his girlfriend, home from a party. He notices she is quiet
and withdrawn. Robert asks Samantha if she is okay. She replies, "I'm fine," in a snide
tone while rolling her eyes. Robert becomes angry and asks what her problem is. Robert
is responding to what dimension of Samantha's message?
Relational
, Wayne and Lindsay go on a blind date, and they both enjoy themselves. At the end of
the evening, Wayne tells Lindsay he will call her "soon." Lindsay expects to hear from
Wayne by the next day, as that is what "soon" means to her, but he does not call for
three weeks. Lindsay most likely made an error during which stage of the
communication process?
decoding
Lulu disagrees with her friends' position on the war in Afghanistan. She thinks her
friends simply aren't informed of the nuances of the situation. Lulu talks at length
about her understanding of the conflict, and whenever her friends try to state their
opinion, she simply speaks over them. She is sure if they would just listen, they would
come to understand and agree with her point of view. Lulu probably believes which
communication myth?
More communication is always better
If you ask someone to "put yourself in my shoes," you are asking that person to practice
which of the following?
empathy
According to a 2014 National Association of Colleges and Employers survey, which of
the following is one of the most important qualities employers look for in college
graduates?
Communication competence
Miles sends an instant message to his brother. According to the action model of
communication, which term best describes Miles's role in the communication?
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Which of the following terms refers to the tendency to judge other cultures' practices as
inferior to one's own?
ethnocentrism
Maricel is from the Philippines, where she has been taught that certain people or groups
deserve more power than others and that respecting power is more important than
equality. Maricel is from a ______ culture.
high power distance
Sara decides to host a party for her new American friends. She tells them that the party
will begin at 8 p.m. She is shocked when most of her guests arrive at or near 8 p.m., as
in her culture an 8 p.m. start time means that guests will arrive around 9 p.m., if not
later. Sara hasn't even put food out for the party yet. Sara most likely comes from
which type of culture?
polychronic
Jane, an American student, tells her Brazilian friend Lucia that it is "raining cats and
dogs". Lucia is confused when she looks outside to see only rain falling from the sky.
This is an example of a breakdown of which type of communication code?
idioms
Amish communities in the United States adhere to strict guidelines regarding dress,
behavior, and the use of modern technology. This co-culture has a(n) ______ tolerance
for uncertainty.
,low
Sue has an issue with her best friend. Rather than state the problem directly, Sue talks
indirectly about the issue so her friend won't be embarrassed. With which type of
cultural affiliation does Sue most likely identify?
high context
If Jamaica takes a "live and let live" approach, preferring as few rules as possible that
restrict behavior, we would consider Jamaica to be which type of culture?
uncertainty-accepting
During the years of the U.S. wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, many Muslim students
reported feeling excluded at the U.S. colleges and universities they attended. Their
experience exemplifies how sometimes we mistreat people we perceive as part of
an out-group
Which of the following statements best describes how culture is acquired?
Culture is determined by the traditions and values of the people who raised us.
Which term describes the totality of learned, shared symbols, language, values, and
norms that distinguish one group of people from another?
culture
Robert is driving Samantha, his girlfriend, home from a party. He notices she is quiet
and withdrawn. Robert asks Samantha if she is okay. She replies, "I'm fine," in a snide
tone while rolling her eyes. Robert becomes angry and asks what her problem is. Robert
is responding to what dimension of Samantha's message?
Relational
, Wayne and Lindsay go on a blind date, and they both enjoy themselves. At the end of
the evening, Wayne tells Lindsay he will call her "soon." Lindsay expects to hear from
Wayne by the next day, as that is what "soon" means to her, but he does not call for
three weeks. Lindsay most likely made an error during which stage of the
communication process?
decoding
Lulu disagrees with her friends' position on the war in Afghanistan. She thinks her
friends simply aren't informed of the nuances of the situation. Lulu talks at length
about her understanding of the conflict, and whenever her friends try to state their
opinion, she simply speaks over them. She is sure if they would just listen, they would
come to understand and agree with her point of view. Lulu probably believes which
communication myth?
More communication is always better
If you ask someone to "put yourself in my shoes," you are asking that person to practice
which of the following?
empathy
According to a 2014 National Association of Colleges and Employers survey, which of
the following is one of the most important qualities employers look for in college
graduates?
Communication competence
Miles sends an instant message to his brother. According to the action model of
communication, which term best describes Miles's role in the communication?
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