Communication in a Multicultural Society and the World

Question 1

recognition and valuing of difference

Answer 1

Diversity

Question 2

how globalization merges with local interests

Answer 2

Glocalization

Question 3

people respectful with people from distinctly different cultures

Answer 3

Multiculturalists

Question 4

creating a picture of a whole culture; overgeneralizing

Answer 4

Stereotyping and Prejudice

Question 5

prejudice against people from other countries

Answer 5

Xenophobia

Question 5

“us” vs “them”; dividing cultures; your culture is superior

Answer 5

Ethnocentrism

Question 5

prejudice against a person based on their membership of a particular group

Answer 5

Racism

Question 6

adoption of an element of one culture; can be controversial if used inappropriately

Answer 6

Cultural Appropriation

Question 7

discipline that studies communication across different cultures and social groups; how people from different countries and cultures act

Answer 7

Intercultural Communication

Question 7

sharing of meaning with individuals of different races

Answer 7

Interracial Communication

Question 8

communication between
persons of different nations

Answer 8

International Communication

Question 8

interaction with individuals
of different ethnic origins

Answer 8

Interethnic Communication

Question 9

interaction with members of the same racial or ethnic group

Answer 9

Intracultural Communication

Question 10

system of knowledge, beliefs, values, customs, behaviors, and artifacts that are acquired and used by members daily

Answer 10

Culture

Question 11

groups of persons who differ in some ethnic or sociological way from the parent culture

Answer 11

Co-Cultures

Question 12

co-culture members maintain their cultural identity while striving to establish relationships with
members of the dominant culture

Answer 12

Accommodation

Question 12

view that different cultures
should be assimilated into the dominant culture

Answer 12

Melting-Pot Philosophy

Question 13

co-culture members attempt to fit in with members of the dominant culture

Answer 13

Assimilation

Question 14

cultures are equal

Answer 14

Cultural Relativism

Question 14

the means to resist interacting with the dominant culture

Answer 14

Separation

Question 15

mental images that guide our reactions to others

Answer 15

Stereotypes

Question 16

cultures based on power
differences in which subordinates defer to superiors

Answer 16

High-Power-Distance Culture

Question 17

positive or negative prejudgement

Answer 17

Prejudice

Question 18

cultures that believe that
power should be used only when legitimate

Answer 18

Low-Power-Distance Cultures

Question 18

value aggressiveness, strength, and material symbols of success

Answer 18

Masculine Cultures

Question 18

value tenderness and relationships

Answer 18

Feminine Cultures

Question 19

lacking an understanding of cultural difference

Answer 19

Culturally Confused

Question 20

expansion of dominion of one culture over another

Answer 20

Cultural Imperialism

Question 21

online, surrogate communities

Answer 21

Virtual Neighbors and Communities

Question 22

information gap

Answer 22

Digital Divide

Question 23

places emphasis on speed and punctuality

Answer 23

Monochromic Society

Question 24

open-ended, simultaneously; more relaxed; relationships on people than on task

Answer 24

Polychromic Society

Question 25

conflict is a normal and useful process; United States

Answer 25

Individualist conflict-as-opportunity

Question 26

conflict is unnecessary, detrimental, and to be avoided; religious groups and Asian cultures

Answer 26

Collectivist conflict-as-destructive

Question 27

group needs are more important; confrontations are useless and harmful to group as a whole; members adapt to established values

Answer 27

Collectivist conflict-as-opportunity

Question 28

forcing one’s will on another

Answer 28

Dominating Styles

Question 29

open discussion

Answer 29

Integrating Styles

Question 30

giving something up to reach a solution

Answer 30

Compromising Styles

Question 31

giving up one’s position to satisfy another’s

Answer 31

Obliging Styles

Question 32

failing to acknowledge the existence or withdrawing from a situation as it arises

Answer 32

Avoiding Styles