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Question	Answer
Identity is:	The concept of who we are
Why is identity an important concept?	It's pervasive in social interactions.
Perceptions of self that link you to all of humanity and separate you from other life forms are:	Human identities
Personal identity can come from:	Innate talent and gregarious personality
Ethnic identity is derived from a sense of shared:	Similar behaviors; history and traditions
An example of regional identity would be a/n	Southerner
Which of the following is not a type of identity discussed in the text?	Neurobiological
How is identity shaped online?	Username; details you disclose; images you share
Phinney's three-stage model of identity acquisition includes:	1. Unexamined ethic identity. 2. Ethnic identity search, 3. Ethnic achievement.
Martin and Nakayama present multistage identity development models for:	Offer multistage identity development models for minority and biracial individuals respectively.
Which of the following is cultural rite of passage?	Identities
Which of the following factors plays a role in each of your many identities, no matter how they are acquired?	Culture plays a role in each of your many identities.
Which of the following can be the basis for a relational identity?	Teacher/student relationship
Which of the following tends to be the focus of the study of identity in intercultural communication?	How identity influences and guides expectations about ones own and other social roles and provide guidelines for communication with others.
Today, racial classifications and identity are usually associated with:	A persons external physical traits.
Gender identity is:	A socially constructed concept that refers to how a particular culture differentiates masculine and feminine social roles.
Gypsies are an example of a/n:	Ethnic identities
The U.S. dominant culture grew out of:	Judea/ Christian religious traditions
In the European Union, younger generations are adopting a/n:	Transnational identity
Which of the following defines many regional identities in the United States?	Boundary lines
In a collectivistic culture, which of the following would be in the largest print on a business card?	The companies name
How do a Japanese businesspeople traditionally signal their organizational identity?	A label pin
Self-construal is most closely associated with:	How individuals view themselves in relation to others, personal identity
Much of the ingoing Middle East conflict can be attributed to:	Renascent tribal affiliation
Which of the following occurs in the second stage of Martin and Nakayama's biracial identity developmental model?	The 2nd stage entails a struggle to be accepted and the development of feelings that they should choose one race or anotheer
Identity is important tot he study of intercultural communication because it influences expectations about your own and others' social roles.	True
Societal identity is one’s sense of belonging to a particular cultural or ethnic group.	True
Personal identity is what sets you apart from other out-group members and marks you as special or unique.	False
According to Hall, the three levels of identity that each individual has are personal, relational, and communal.	True
Racial and ethnic identity are the same thing.	False
One can have both a national and regional identity at the same time.	True
If you work for General Motors and you think of yourself as a “GM man” or “GM woman,” this reflects your organizational identity.	True
The internet enables individuals to create cyberidentities and fantasy identities.	True
Phinney provides a three-stage model to help explain identity development	True
Ting-Toomey believes group identities are derived from individual identities.	False
Identity is normally not associated with commemorative events.	False
Individuals can acknowledge only one cultural identity.	False
Globalization has caused intercultural transients.	True
Dual citizenship is becoming rare.	True
Culture is a product of individual identities.	False
Identity is maintained and modified through social interaction.	True
Intercultural competence is achieved when an avowed identity matches the ascribed identity.	True
The blueprint for a teacher/student relationship applies to all cultures.	False
Gender identity is derived from an individual’s anatomy at birth.	False
A culture’s gender norms can influence career decisions.	True
National identity can be acquired through immigration and naturalization.	True
National identity often plays a central role in contemporary geopolitics.	True
The functions of language include:	Social interaction, social cohesion, expressions of identity
Identify the correct term or phrase that refers to “the roadmap of a culture.”	Language
Which of the following demonstrates the arbitrary nature of the symbols used in language?	The differences in characters for the same word across cultures.
Which of the following is a connotative meaning for the word cat?	My pet cat George
Linguistic relativity explains:	That cultures linguistic vocabulary emphasizes what is important to the culture.
Examples of regional accents in the United States include:	Northern and southern
Dialect refers to:	Differences in vocabulary, grammar, and even punctuation.
Argot refers to:	Private vocabulary unique to a co-culture, group organization, or profession.
Of the following statements, which is/are correct?	Professional terminology is often referred to as jargon.
The idea that language is a dominant influence in shaping one’s worldview and perception of reality is commonly known as:	The sapir- whorf hypothesis, Linguistic relativity theory
Which of the following is true about the use of the Spanish language in Mexico?	Communicate interaction; warmth, liveliness; Gender nouns, pronouns, verb conjugations for formal/informal
These fundamental values of Chinese culture are expressed in language:	1. collectivism or a group orientation 2. Intra group harmony 3. Society hierarchy
The importance of status is demonstrated through the language used in:	The widespread use of titles, and either direct or indirect manner
Which of the following is not correct about the Arabic language?	Sees language as excluding emotional context.
The frequent use of the word ‘I’ in American conversations reflects:	The individuality thats valued in the U.S.
The principal difference between translation and interpretation is:	Translation is written messages; interpretation is oral or signed messages.
Which of the following should be considered when choosing an interpreter?	Comfortably, bilingual, jargon, dialect, cultural competences.
Which of the following topics are often considered to be conversational taboos?	The supernatural
The authors refer to being receptive to new information, open to creating new categories, and recognizing that others may not share your perspective as:	Being mindful
What aspects of your speech should you attend to when engaged in a conversation with someone from another culture?	Nonverbal behaviors "checking for understanding
What aspects of your speech should you attend to when engaged in a conversation with someone from another culture?	True
Language serves other functions than directly expressing or exchanging ideas.	True
Language has little influence on the formation and expression of identity.	False
Historically, the way that people speak carries an unimaginable weight in how they are perceived in society.	True
Language is a shared set of arbitrary symbols or signs that a cooperative group of people have mutually agreed to use to help them create meaning.	True
Accents refer to differences in vocabulary, grammar, and even punctuation.	False
Dialects reflect the variations in pronunciation that occur when people are speaking the same language.	False
Argot is specialized informal language used by people who are affiliated with a particular co-culture.	True
A culture’s language vocabulary emphasizes what is considered important in that culture	True
Communicative interaction, especially conversation, is not important to most Mexicans.	False
Chinese will often use precise language to avoid conflict.	False
Japanese language reflects the culture’s emphasis on one’s social position.	True
The noisy, animated speech form often associated with Arabs is normally limited to interactions with elders and superiors	False
In professional settings, translation deals with written messages only.	True
There are two types of translation: consecutive and simultaneous.	True
Language knowledge is the single important consideration when working with translators and interpreters.	False
Your interpreter will be pleased and can do a better job if you do not rush, use short sentences, and pause often.	True
Being mindful, monitoring your speech rate, and selecting appropriate vocabulary are all ways to improve intercultural communication competence.	True
Learning a second language not only allows you to communicate with more people, it can also help you to better express yourself or explain certain concepts.	True
If you scowl because you are angry or frown because you are sad, what function of nonverbal communication are you engaged in?	Expressing internal states
If a person says “okay” while gesturing with a “thumbs-up” or “a-ok” sign, what is the function of the nonverbal communication?	Repeating the message
If a server asks you if you’d like a refill and you nod in agreement because your mouth is full, what is the nonverbal communication function demonstrated by the nod?	Substituting for words
The definition of nonverbal communication offered by the authors of the text includes all of the following elements except:	Intentional and unintentional messages; Verbal and nonverbal messages
Identify the example of unintentional nonverbal communication:	Placing index finger over lips or patting someone on the shoulder
If you scratch your head because you have an itch, but an observer thinks you are scratching your head because you’re confused about something, what type of nonverbal communication has occurred?	Unintentional
Most people smile when they are happy, but some people smile when they are nervous. This directly reflects the idea that:	Multiple factors influence nonverbal communication
According to the text, which of the following is true about beauty?	The judgement of beauty across cultures is a perception that is ripe for ethnocentrism
Which of the following values are conveyed by clothing?	All of these are correct
Which of the following teaches you to interpret body movement?	Culture
Gestures include all of the following except:	Laughter
Gestures that are found in one culture and are a property of that specific culture are referred to as:	Idiosyncratic gestures
The correct way to beckon or call someone over to you nonverbally is with:	It depends on the cultural rules
Communication using which of the following is given greater weight than vocal messages?	Face
Which of the following is true about smiles?	A smile is a universal act and people are born knowing how to smile
Which of the following statements is not true about eye behavior in the U.S. culture?	True: eyes can express themselves by a lot of ways; eyes are significant to the communication process.
If you are getting your hair cut, what type of touch will the stylist be likely to use?	Professional touching
In the U.S.:	Co-cultures employ touch in ways that are unique to their members.
Vocal qualities include all of the following except:	Dialect
Which of the following is an example of vocal characteristics?	Are vocalizations that convey a meaning for members of a specific culture.
Vocal segregates include:	Are sounds that are audible but are not actual words; "shhh" "ehh" All of these are correct
According to the spatial rules of the dominant U.S. culture, two people standing approximately three feet apart are likely to be:	Family or close friends
The invisible bubble surrounding a person that expands and contracts based on a person’s relationship is referred to as:	Personal space
Identify which of the following statements regarding U.S. gender differences in use of space is/are true:	All these are correct
Which of the following is a component of informal time?	Pace
A conceptualization in which time is viewed as a scarce resource that must be rationed and controlled is referred to as:	M-time
Cultures with a polychronic time orientation:	Borrow and lend things often and easily
All of the following are purposes of silence except:	Reward
What recommendations do the authors offer to improve nonverbal communication?	Monitor nonverbal actions and utilize feedback
Which of the following is a category of paralanguage?	Vocal segregates
Which of the following promotes feedback?	Nodding
Many of the critical meanings generated in human encounters are elicited by touch, glance, vocal nuance, gestures, or facial expressions with or without the aid of words.	True
Whether it is fear, joy, anger, or sadness, your posture, face, and eyes convey your feelings without you having to utter a word.	True
Nonverbal behavior has little role in regulating interactions.	False
If you say “good job” while giving the ‘thumbs-up’ sign, you are substituting the message with nonverbal communication.	True
Nonverbal communication is always intentional.	False
It is virtually impossible to separate verbal and nonverbal behavior into two separate and distinct categories.	True
The majority opinion among scholars is that there are universal facial expressions for which people have similar meanings.	True
Appearance is important because it often determines whether an interaction will occur or not.	True
Decorating the body appears to be unique to certain cultures.	False
Perceptions of attractiveness are beginning to change as cultures have greater contact with one another.	True
Hijabs tend to generate more controversy in non-Muslim nations than burqas.	False
There are so many nuances to bowing in Japan that young children begin to learn this nonverbal behavior at a very young age.	True
Gestures are a nonverbal vocabulary that people use, both intentionally and unintentionally, to share their internal states.	True
The “thumbs-up” sign is considered positive in the U.S. as well as in Australia and West Africa.	False
An example of an idiosyncratic gesture would be the French action of pulling down the skin below the right eye to indicate disbelief.	True
Cultural differences regulate the frequency and intensity of gestures.	True
Because facial expressions can’t be controlled, people can’t hide their true feelings.	False
Making eye contact is one of the earliest and most powerful modes of communication used by human beings and other primates.	True
Mexican Americans consider sustained eye contact when speaking directly to someone as rude.	True
If a cashier touches your hand while giving you change, this is referred to as professional touch.	True
Muslim women seldom touch or are touched by people outside of their family.	True
African Americans tend to use less inflection and vocal range than most white Americans.	False
When we talk about the pitch, tone, rate, and tempo of speech, we are referring to vocal characterizers.	False
Vocal segregates are audible sounds that are used as substitutes for words.	True
Laughing and yawning are both considered vocal characteristics.	True
According to Hall’s distance zones, 4 ft. to 12 ft. is considered to be social distance.	True
Because of the business standard, American offices and furniture are arranged in much the same way as they are in China, Japan, and other countries.	False
Scheduling a job interview for 2:00 P.M. is an example of M-time.	True
During negotiations, Americans have similar expectations with regard to small talk as their Japanese counterparts.	True
People of the Arab world tend to think of time as something fixed in nature.	False
P-time, or polychronic time, is an orientation common in Arab, African, and Latin American cultures.	True
A silent reaction to a business proposal would seem negative to American, French, and German executives, but not Arabic executives.	False

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