Question 1

Perceived similarity,sometimes called perceived homophily,is perhaps the most dominant force in our motivations to interact with others.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Which of the following strategies is most likely to be used by a person from a high context culture when trying to reduce uncertainty?

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A)  Ask a lot of questions.
B)  Focus on the other's social background.
C)  Engage in direct eye contact.
D)  Engage a variety of verbal strategies.

Question 3

The model of relational empathy assumes that

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A)  people should develop empathic listening skills.
B)  similarity is key in developing empathy.
C)  interactants can accurately infer another's thoughts or feelings.
D)  whenever two people come together and interact,they create a third culture.

Question 4

Social networking sites (e.g.,Facebook)are used primarily for social interaction with friends with whom users have a preestablished relationship offline.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

How does intercultural communication apprehension (ICA)affect the uncertainty reduction process?

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There is a direct relationship between I...

Question 6

According to uncertainty reduction theory,when strangers first meet,their primary goal is to reduce uncertainty and increase predictability in their own and the other person's behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Approximately two thirds of interracial marriages end in divorce,compared with 40% to 50% for all marriages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Across cultures,which of the following is generally the most preferred characteristic in a mate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Similar religious background.
B)  Physically attractive.
C)  Kind and understanding.
D)  Good earning capacity.

Question 9

Describe the essential differences in relationships in Eastern and Western cultures.

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In many Western cultures like the United...

Question 10

Responsiveness refers to one's ability to make requests;actively disagree;and initiate,sustain,and terminate conversations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

How might one's socio-communicative style affect the uncertainty reduction process?

Accepted Answer

Although faced with large amounts of unc...

Question 12

Which of the following statements best represents the fundamental assumption of Uncertainty Reduction Theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  When strangers first meet,their primary goal is to reduce anxiety and increase the uncertainty about the behavior of themselves and the other person.
B)  When strangers first meet,their primary goal is to engage in nonverbal affiliative expressiveness and reciprocity about the behavior of themselves and the other person.
C)  When strangers first meet,their primary goal is to increase their socio-communicative orientation.
D)  When strangers first meet,their primary goal is to reduce uncertainty and increase the predictability about the behavior of themselves and the other person.

Question 13

A major difference between Eastern and Western relationships is that

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A)  Eastern cultures engage in long-term and asymmetrical reciprocity.
B)  Western cultures engage in long-term and asymmetrical reciprocity.
C)  Eastern cultures engage in short-term and symmetrical reciprocity.
D)  Eastern cultures engage in contractual reciprocity.

Question 14

During initial interaction,persons from low-context cultures tend to ask a lot of questions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 15

Byrne's fundamental postulate is that attitude similarity leads to

Accepted Answer

A)  positive affect,which in turn leads to attraction.
B)  uncertainty reduction.
C)  intercultural communication competence.
D)  intercultural communication apprehension.

Question 16

Which of the following is associated with increased uncertainty?

Accepted Answer

A)  Minimum tolerance.
B)  Maximum tolerance.
C)  Increased anxiety.
D)  Decreased anxiety.

Question 17

The fundamental theme of Confucianism is that

Accepted Answer

A)  individuals participate in relationships to maximize their own self-interests.
B)  proper relationships form the cornerstone of society.
C)  individuals have maximum levels of tolerance.
D)  individuals have minimum levels of tolerance. B

Question 18

The two communication dimensions of socio-communicative style include

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A)  assertiveness and responsiveness.
B)  similarity and reciprocity.
C)  similarity and responsiveness.
D)  assertiveness and reciprocity.

Question 19

The model of relational empathy is based on the idea that whenever two people come together and interact,they create a third culture of shared meaning and relational empathy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Assertiveness refers to one's ability to be sensitive to the communication of others,be a good listener,and engage in comforting communication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 9: Developing Intercultural Relationships

Perceived similarity,sometimes called perceived homophily,is perhaps the most dominant force in our motivations to interact with others.

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Which of the following strategies is most likely to be used by a person from a high context culture when trying to reduce uncertainty?

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The model of relational empathy assumes that

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Social networking sites (e.g.,Facebook)are used primarily for social interaction with friends with whom users have a preestablished relationship offline.

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How does intercultural communication apprehension (ICA)affect the uncertainty reduction process?

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According to uncertainty reduction theory,when strangers first meet,their primary goal is to reduce uncertainty and increase predictability in their own and the other person's behavior.

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Approximately two thirds of interracial marriages end in divorce,compared with 40% to 50% for all marriages.

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Across cultures,which of the following is generally the most preferred characteristic in a mate?

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Describe the essential differences in relationships in Eastern and Western cultures.

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Responsiveness refers to one's ability to make requests;actively disagree;and initiate,sustain,and terminate conversations.

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How might one's socio-communicative style affect the uncertainty reduction process?

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Which of the following statements best represents the fundamental assumption of Uncertainty Reduction Theory?

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A major difference between Eastern and Western relationships is that

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During initial interaction,persons from low-context cultures tend to ask a lot of questions.

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Byrne's fundamental postulate is that attitude similarity leads to

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Which of the following is associated with increased uncertainty?

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The fundamental theme of Confucianism is that

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The two communication dimensions of socio-communicative style include

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The model of relational empathy is based on the idea that whenever two people come together and interact,they create a third culture of shared meaning and relational empathy.

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Assertiveness refers to one's ability to be sensitive to the communication of others,be a good listener,and engage in comforting communication.

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