The Principles of Language Answers

Culture consists of the ___________________.a.democratic beliefs gained through a person’s national governmentb.beliefs, customs, practices and social behavior of a particular nation or peoplec.an individual’s historyd.an individual’s genetic makeup

Universal ethics can help us ____________.a.understand ourselvesb.understand our culturec.interpret others' non-verbal communicationd.make ethical decisions

Which of the following is not an example of enculturation?a.A baby is baptized in a Catholic Church.b.Julie learned how to cook Adobo through her family’s recipe book.c.A Japanese boy bows respectfully to his uncle.d.Erin tries sushi in a Japanese restaurant.

Which of the following is not an example of acculturation?a.A toddler learning the alphabet.b.A woman researching about Italy before her trip to Venice.c.A young girl attending a class on Native American basketry techniques.d.A man taking a Spanish class.

Which of the following is an example of a stereotype?a.Women should stay at home with their children.b.Lawyers are liars.c.Everyone who lives in the Middle East is an Arab.d.All of the above

Which of the following scenarios reflect the value of respecting others?a.A young child ignores his father’s instructions.b.A teenager watching his language around his younger brother.c.A woman clasps her hands in prayer.d.A man speeds past the car in front of him.

Which of the following is not an example of a stereotype?a.Asian people are smart.b.Teenagers are melodramatic.c.All women in the Middle East wear a hijab.d.Some politicians are corrupt.

Which of these statements is not true?a.Culture determines what we communicate and how we communicate.b.Culture does not influence the relationships we form.c.Intercultural communication is becoming more common and more important for success.d.Cultural differences can lead to misunderstanding.

Ethics are defined as ___________________.a.making the right decisions based on political correctnessb.making the right choice based on popular opinionc.following the right course of actiond.the beliefs, values, and moral principles that help us to determine right and wrong

Which of the following scenarios reflect communication that is ethical?a.Jeremy falsely reports a crime.b.Ethan is asked to ignore company policies at work.c.Sheree demands that a project group follow her leadership.d.Lorelei asks for permission from her mother so she can borrow her bag.