Gender and Communication Answers

“It is important we work together on this project; we want our group to succeed.” This statement reflects __________. a. centralization b. individualism c. masculinity d. collectivism Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A culture that places a high value on traditional gender roles that favor men would be classified as __________. a. certain b. masculine c. centralized d. collective Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Cultural context is ____________________.a.the emphasis cultures place on eye contactb.the relative emphasis cultures place on nonverbal communicationc.the emphasis cultures place on written verbal communicationd.the emphasis cultures place on learning about other cultures

High-context cultures emphasize nonverbal messages.

Culture shock is the fear or anxiety people feel when encountering cultures that are unfamiliar.

Which type of culture would value sensitivity and peaceful resolution of conflicts?a.feminineb.collectivec.masculined.individual

A culture that emphasizes verbal communication skills is ____________.a.high-contextb.low-contextc.neither high-context nor low-contextd.both high-context and low-context

Which of the following is a reason to study culture? a. Studying culture makes you look smart during conversations with others. b. Globalization is increasing, making it important to understand other cultures. c. There is no good reason to study other cultures. d. Understanding other cultures keeps you from understanding your own culture. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

You can avoid culture shock by ____________.a.avoiding interaction with other culturesb.expecting everyone around you to mimic your cultural normsc.studying other culturesd.it is impossible to avoid culture shock

"When one person holds the most power in a society, it is easier to get things done. Strong central leadership is much better!" This statement reflects _____________ .a.individualismb.collectivismc.decentralizationd.centralization