ICC PRACTICAL EXERCISE 1ST PARTIAL EXAM

What is enculturation?

• The process of adapting to a culture different from your own.

• The way people learn their own culture from early childhood.

• Judging other cultures based on your own.

• A type of non-verbal behavior.

Which is a characteristic of a culture with Truth Value – Strong Uncertainty Avoidance?

• High tolerance for risk.

• Preference for strict rules and stability.

• Openness to ambiguity.

• Rejection of social hierarchy.

What does proxemics refer to?

• The use of personal and social space in communication.

• Facial gestures.

• Tone of voice.

• Physical contact in conversation.

What is ethnocentrism?

• Valuing all cultures equally.

• Believing your culture is superior to others.

• Adopting the values of a new culture.

• Remaining neutral toward cultural differences.

What is acculturation?

• The process of learning your native culture.

• The process of adapting to a new culture while maintaining your original identity.

• The rejection of a new culture.

• The act of stereotyping others.

What does indulgency refer to?

• A culture that avoids uncertainty.

• A culture that allows free gratification of desires and enjoyment.

• A society with strict power hierarchies.

• A society that values duty and discipline.

What is kinesics?

• The study of space in communication.

• The study of gestures, posture, and body movements.

• The study of facial expressions only.

• A type of spoken language.

Lucía, a teacher from Argentina, travels to Finland to lead a teacher training session. She begins the session by sharing personal stories and jokes to break the ice. However, the Finnish participants seem quiet, reserved, and do not respond with laughter. Lucía assumes they are not interested and feels discouraged.

• Language difference

• Immediate evaluation

• High anxiety

• Preconceptions and stereotypes

Ahmed, from Egypt, is participating in a student exchange program in Canada. He tries to greet his new classmates with handshakes and occasional hugs. However, several students step back or appear uncomfortable. He feels confused, thinking all people greet the same way.

• Misinterpreting non-verbal communication

• Language difference

• Ethnocentrism

• High anxiety

Mina, a Korean engineer, is working on a project with a Brazilian team. She notices that her Brazilian coworkers often change topics during meetings and do several things at once. She finds this chaotic and inefficient, assuming that they are not professional.

• Language difference

• High anxiety

• Preconceptions and stereotypes

• Attribution