Chapter_03_Intercultural_Communication

True / False

1. The field of intercultural communication encompasses language and the

context in which words are interpreted.

a.

True

b.

False

ANSWER:

True

REFERENCES:

Introduction

KEYWORDS:

Bloom’s: Understand

2. All members of a cultural group can be expected to have the same high- or

low-context dispositions towards communication, regardless of the situation in

which communication is taking place.

a.

True

b.

False

ANSWER:

False

REFERENCES:

Intercultural Communication Concepts — Verbal Communication

KEYWORDS:

Bloom’s: Understand

3. In many high-context cultures with large power distances, the role of the

patient is to follow the medical advice given by the doctor, who is the expert.

a.

True

b.

False

ANSWER:

True

REFERENCES:

Intercultural Communication Concepts — Verbal Communication

KEYWORDS:

Bloom’s: Understand

4. High-context communication styles may use vague or incomplete wording

in a message.

a.

True

b.

False

ANSWER:

True

REFERENCES:

Intercultural Communication Concepts — Verbal Communication

KEYWORDS:

Bloom’s: Understand

5. High-context cultures are seldom found among homogeneous populations.

a.

True

b.

False

ANSWER:

False

REFERENCES:

Intercultural Communication Concepts — Verbal Communication

KEYWORDS:

Bloom’s: Understand

6. Touching norms frequently vary according to attributes such as ethnicity,

gender, age, or physical condition.

a.

True

b.

False

ANSWER:

True

REFERENCES:

Intercultural Communication Concepts — Nonverbal Communication

KEYWORDS:

Bloom’s: Understand