Intercultural Comm. Week 4

What does the Social Science Perspective of communication emphasize?

• The influence of cultural values

• The multiple meanings of messages

• The various components of communication

• The importance of societal forces

According to the Interpretive Perspective, what can messages often have?

• Multiple layers of meaning

• One clear meaning

• A fixed interpretation

• No meaning at all

What does the Critical Perspective highlight in communication?

• The influence of societal forces

• The equality of voices and symbols

• The predictability of communication patterns

• The importance of individual relationships

Which of the following is NOT one of Kluckhohn and Strodtbeck's value orientations?

• Communication Styles

• Preferred Forms of Activity

• Human Nature

• Relationships between Humans

What is the first orientation regarding Human Nature?

• A combination of goodness and evil

• Human nature is unpredictable

• Human nature is essentially evil

• A belief in the fundamental goodness of human nature

In which orientation do societies believe in living in harmony with nature?

• Nature is irrelevant to human life

• Living in harmony with nature

• Domination of nature over humans

• Human dominates nature

What does individualism emphasize in communication?

• Importance of individuals

• Group loyalty

• Family connections

• Indirect communication

Which of the following is a characteristic of Hofstede's masculinity-femininity value?

• Avoiding uncertainty

• Valuing fluid gender roles

• Emphasizing collectivism

• Promoting individualism

How does context influence communication?

• It is created by physical or social aspects

• It is static and objective

• It has no impact on communication

• It only matters in formal settings

What is a key aspect of power in communication?

• It influences communication interactions

• It is always evident

• It only affects written communication

• It is irrelevant to social hierarchies