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Which of the following communication barriers is very difficult to overcome?a.stereotypesb.assuming similaritiesc.different communication codesd.none of the above

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Adopting the attitude of “we are the learners” is one way to __________.a.adjust to ambiguityb.focus on stereotypesc.control our biasesd.assume differences

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One negative effect of assuming differences is _______________.a.we can isolate ourselves from othersb.we will experience culture shockc.we will have to learn many new languagesd.people will make assumptions about you

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Different communication codes refers to ___________________.a.the language we speakb.our nonverbal communication behaviorsc.both A and Bd.neither A nor B

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Tolerating ambiguity means ______________.a.accepting more uncertainty than usualb.accepting differences during communicationc.accepting that culture shock is inevitabled.accepting that you will never understand other cultures

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When we assume differences we ________________. Select the correct option from the choices provided.

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assume that our stereotypes are true
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assume that others are so different from us that we could not communicate with them effectively
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assume that communication with others is not worthwhile
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When we focus on stereotypes we may ___________________. a. experience culture shock b. develop ethnocentrism c. unconsciously look for information to support our generalizations d. develop new, supportive relationships with others Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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Which of the following is an example of assuming similarities?a.“I know you’ll agree with this...”b.“Let’s all decide on a topic together.”c.“Which movie do you want to see?”d.“I can’t stand broccoli!”

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Which of the following is an example of how to overcome intercultural communication barriers?a.Focus on stereotypesb.Ask thoughtful questionsc.Avoid intercultural interactionsd.Assume similarities

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“I don’t want to get to know her better, we just don’t have anything in common!” Which communication barrier does this statement reflect?a.ethnocentrismb.assuming differencesc.avoiding stereotypesd.jumping to conclusions

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