Lecture 5 Cultural Identity and Ethnocentrism

What is the main function of values in communication?

• • A) To create cultural conflicts

• • B) To establish emotional distance between people

• • C) To select information and shape social relationships

• D) To prevent intercultural dialogue

Which of the following is NOT considered a type of cultural norm?

• • A) Laws

• • B) Traditions

• • C) Customs

• D) Identity

How is 'ethnocentrism' best defined?

• • A) Believing that all cultures are equally valuable

• • B) A sense of belonging to multiple cultures

• • C) Judging other cultures based on one’s own cultural standards

• D) The study of different ethnic groups

What is the primary difference between individual and collective identity?

• • A) Individual identity is defined by personal traits, while collective identity is based on group membership

• • B) Collective identity is always religious, while individual identity is always cultural

• • C) Individual identity is shared by the community, and collective identity is unique

• D) Collective identity relates to national identity, while individual identity relates to language

Which of the following statements about traditions is TRUE?

• A) Traditions are optional for most people in a society

• B) Traditions are passed down verbally and affect social behavior

• C) Traditions only relate to religious practices

• D) Traditions have no influence on individual behavior

Why is ethnocentrism problematic in cross-cultural communication?

• • A) It prevents people from judging other cultures

• • B) It creates misunderstandings based on cultural assumptions

• • C) It encourages open-mindedness towards other cultures

• D) It promotes equality between cultures

Which of the following best explains the role of customs in culture?

• • A) Customs are universal patterns found in every culture

• B) Customs are legally binding actions enforced by the state

• • C) Customs prescribe expected patterns of behavior within a specific culture

• D) Customs are personal preferences unrelated to societal rules

What does ethnic identity provide to individuals in a modern, globalized world?

• • A) A sense of insecurity and instability

• • B) Support, security, and continuity in values

• • C) A reason to abandon their own culture

• D) A universal identity recognized globally

Which cultural factor plays the most significant role in forming an individual’s self-identification?

• • A) National laws

• • B) Cultural norms and values

• • C) Geographical location

• D) Globalization

Why is it challenging to rise above ethnocentric thinking?

• • A) Ethnocentrism is illegal in most countries

• • B) People often aren’t aware that they are being ethnocentric

• • C) Ethnocentric thinking is always justified by cultural differences

• D) Ethnocentrism allows people to appreciate other cultures