LESSON 5 (PART 1 AND 2)

Question 1

refers to the individual characteristics,
experiences, values, and beliefs that define who a person is.

Answer 1

Personal Identities

Question 2

Positions you occupy in society (e.g., student, parent, leader) and the expectations that come with them.

Answer 2

Social Roles

Question 3

encompasses the shared beliefs, values, norms, and practices of a particular group or community.

Answer 3

Cultural Identities

Question 4

Hobbies, passions, and moral beliefs that guide your choices.

Answer 4

Interests and values

Question 5

how individuals identify with groups based on various social categories.

Answer 5

Social Identities

Question 6

Membership in groups such as family, friends, colleagues, or organizations.

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Group Affiliation

Question 7

Events that shape your perspective and behavior (e.g., family background

Answer 7

Life experiences

Question 8

Cultural background, including race, ethnicity, and historical experiences that

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Ethnicity and Heritage

Question 9

The language(s) you speak and the ways you express yourself, which are often tied to cultural background.

Answer 9

Language and communication styles

Question 10

How you see yourself, including your strengths, weaknesses, and self-esteem.

Answer 10

Self perception

Question 11

Practices, rituals, and holidays that reflect cultural values and foster a sense of belonging.

Answer 11

Tradition and customs

Question 12

Factors like socioeconomic status, education level, and occupation that influence how you are perceived and how you communicate.

Answer 12

Status and Class

Question 13

refers to the sense of belonging to a particular group based on shared characteristics, values, beliefs, or experiences.

Answer 13

Group Identities

Question 14

This can include family, friends, cultural or ethnic groups, professional organizations, social clubs, and more.

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Types of groups

Question 15

Role of Communication in Group Identity: (5)

Answer 15

Establishing Group Norms
Building Relationships
Defining Group Boundaries
Conflict Resolution
Cultural Transmission

Question 16

Culture, from the latin word?

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Cultura stemming from colere

Question 17

Cultura stemming from colere means?

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To cultivate

Question 18

generally refers
to patterns of human
activity and the symbolic
structures that give such
activities significance and
importance.

Answer 18

Culture

Question 19

can be defined as all
the ways of life including
arts, beliefs and institutions
of a population that are
passed down from
generation to generation.

Answer 19

Culture

Question 20

Culture has been called ____? As such, it includes codes of
manners, dress, language,
religion, rituals, art. norms of
behavior, such as law and
morality, and systems of belief.

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“the
way of life for an entire society.”

Question 21

rich and complex field that examines how people from different cultural backgrounds communicate, interpret messages, and interact with one another. It encompasses various elements, including language, non-verbal cues, social norms, and values.

Answer 21

Intercultural communication

Question 22

Primary medium is communication

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Language

Question 23

Body language, gestures, facial expressions

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Non verbal communication

Question 24

expectations on how to behave in various situations

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Social norms

Question 25

Considered important or sacred

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Values and beliefs

Question 26

High-context cultures (e.g., Japan) rely on implicit communication, while low-context cultures (e.g., the U.S.) prefer explicit messages

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Contextual variations

Question 27

Cultural background affects how messages are interpreted. For example, humor might be understood differently across cultures.

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Influences understanding

Question 28

Engaging with people from different cultures requires sensitivity and awareness of diverse communication styles.

Answer 28

Intercultural communication`

Question 29

study and practice of communication across cultural contexts.

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Intercultural communication

Question 30

Hofstede's cultural dimensions (6)

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power distance, individualism vs collectivism, uncertainty avoidance, fem vs masc, short term vs long term orientation, restraints and indulgence

Question 31

To understand different culture across countries

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Hofstede's cultural dimensions

Question 32

Less powerful members accepts and expects that power is distributed unequally

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power distance

Question 33

Integration of individual into groups

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individualism vs collectivism

Question 34

Society's tolerance to uncertainty and anabiguity

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uncertainty avoidance

Question 35

Focusing on the needs of oneself and one's family

Answer 35

individualism

Question 36

how threatening change is to a culture

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uncertainty avoidance

Question 36

Group as a whole

Answer 36

collectivism

Question 37

focuses on the future in the way that delays short term success in favor of success in the long term

Answer 37

short vs long term orientation

Question 37

gender role differentiation

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fem vs masc

Question 38

society values traditional masc. and fem. roles

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fem vs masc

Question 39

extend society to fulfill its desires

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restrains and indulgence

Question 40

free gratification

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indulgence

Question 41

suppress gratifications of needs and regulates through social norms

Answer 41

restraints

Question 42

Misunderstandings can arise from language differences, including accents and idiomatic expressions.

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Language barriers

Question 43

Variations in fluency can lead to misunderstandings. Even minor language errors can change meanings significantly.

Answer 43

Difference in language proficiency

Question 44

Expressions that are common in one culture may not translate well into another, causing confusion.

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Idioms and colloquialisms

Question 45

Different pronunciations or regional dialects can affect comprehension, even among speakers of the same language.

Answer 45

Accents and dialect variations

Question 46

Assumptions about shared values or experiences can lead to misinterpretation of messages.

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Cultural assumptions and stereotype

Question 47

Entering a conversation with biases or assumptions about the other person’s culture can create barriers to understanding.

Answer 47

Preconceived notions

Question 48

Generalizing traits or behaviors based on cultural background can lead to incorrect assumptions and hinder open communication.

Answer 48

stereotyping

Question 49

Gestures, facial expressions, posture, and eye contact can vary widely between cultures. Misinterpretations can lead to misunderstandings

Answer 49

Non verbal communication

Question 50

Believing one's own culture is superior can create biases and affect interpersonal relationships.

Answer 50

Ethnocentrism

Question 51

________are interconnected. Values provide the foundation for norms, how shaping nteract individuals and behave in society.

Answer 51

Differences in values and norms

Question 52

Contextual differences refer to the variations in communication styles, meanings, and expectations that arise from cultural backgrounds

Answer 52

Contextual differences