Chapter 6 Oral Comm

What is the characteristic of being androgynous?

• ologically being born one gender while psychologically and culturally living as the other gender

• Exhibiting both masculine and feminine characteristics

• Communicating to report

• Communicating to establish rapport

How do men and women differ in their communication styles?

• Men and women communicate the same way

• Men communicate to report, women communicate to establish rapport

• Men communicate to establish rapport, women communicate to report

• Men and women do not communicate

How is ethnicity defined in the context of the content?

• Genetically transmitted characteristics

• Social classification based on physical characteristics

• Shared factors like nationality and religion

• Unfair treatment based on group membership

What does discrimination refer to based on the content?

• Common geographic origin of a group

• Genetic physical characteristics of a group

• Birth years of different generations

• Unfair or inappropriate treatment based on group membership

What is the definition of globalization in the context of culture and communication?

• A learned system of knowledge, behavior, attitudes, beliefs, values, and norms shared by a group of people

• The integration of economics and technology contributing to a worldwide interconnected business environment

• A culture that exists within a larger cultural context

• The process of shaping culture from one generation to the next

How is culture defined in the context of communication?

• A learned system of knowledge, behavior, attitudes, beliefs, values, and norms shared by a group of people

• The integration of economics and technology contributing to a worldwide interconnected business environment

• A culture that exists within a larger cultural context

• The process of shaping culture from one generation to the next

What is a co-culture in the realm of culture and communication?

• A learned system of knowledge, behavior, attitudes, beliefs, values, and norms shared by a group of people

• A culture that exists within a larger cultural context

• The integration of economics and technology contributing to a worldwide interconnected business environment

• The process of shaping culture from one generation to the next

What is culture shock?

• A feeling of excitement and joy when encountering a new culture

• A sense of belonging and comfort in a foreign culture

• An appreciation for diverse cultural traditions

• Feelings of confusion, loss, stress, and anxiety when encountering a different culture

Ethnocentric cultural perspective is characterized by valuing all cultures equally.

• True

• False

Developing mindfulness involves being aware of one's actions and communication.

• True

• False