QUESTION 1
Changes in the composition of the US population illustrate the ______ imperative for studying intercultural communication.
economic
technological
peace
demographic
QUESTION 2
John, an engineer in a multinational corporation, emails coworkers from India and Taiwan on a weekly basis. John's communication illustrates the _____ imperative for studying intercultural communication.
ethical
technological
peace
demographic
QUESTION 3
The United States is moving a step closer to a demographic milestone in which no racial group commands a majority.
True
False
QUESTION 4
People who believe that cultural differences are only superficial and that there are certain rules that apply across cultures are operating from a ___ position of ethics.
political
relativist
judicial
universalist
QUESTION 5
The process by which we 'look in the mirror' to see ourselves as cultural beings is known as _____.
self reflexivity
self awareness
journaling
heterogeneity
QUESTION 6
Ethnic conflicts in Bosnia and the Soviet Union as well as ethnic tensions in other multicultural nations illustrates the _____ imperative for studying intercultural communication.
economic
ethical
peace
demographic
QUESTION 7
Toni tells her Chinese friend Guiwen that he should not be angry about his perceived superficial friendliness of many Americans without first understanding the cultural context of the behavior. Toni has taken a _____ position of ethics.
explanatory
universalist
relativist
non-judgmental
QUESTION 8
Economic disparity among ethnic groups in the United States can best be understood by looking at ______.
enclaves
class structure
assimilatable groups
economic mobility
QUESTION 9
The possibility of communicating with people from different cultures via email, fax, and the internet illustrates the ______ imperative for studying intercultural communication.
economic
technological
peace
self awareness
QUESTION 10
People who believe that behavior can only be judged within the context in which it occurs are operating from a _____ position of ethics.
relativist
cultural
universalist
demographic
QUESTION 11
John and Nancy were raised in Illinois and speak only English. Many of their neighbors, however, have immigrated from countries outside the United States and speak English as a second language. John and Nancy's desire to have a positive relationship with their diverse neighbors illustrates the _____ imperative for studying intercultural communication.
economic
technological
peace
demographic
QUESTION 12
Violence, conflict and tension between differing cultural groups in constant contact illustrates the ______ imperative for studying intercultural communication
economic
self awareness
peace
demographic
QUESTION 13
Many American companies provide little or no training before sending their workers overseas.
True
False
QUESTION 14
Increased understanding of one's self as a cultural being illustrates the _____ imperative for studying intercultural communication.
self awareness
demographic
ethical
technological
QUESTION 15
Token stories of success and upward mobility (illustrated by Roseanne Barr, Ross Perot and Madonna) reinforce ____ and perpetuate the myth that there is equal opportunity for all to achieve upward mobility in the US.
heterogeneity
class structure
economic diversity
assimilation
QUESTION 16
Until the 1960s, most immigrants to the United States came from Europe.
True
False
QUESTION 17
Generally speaking, all immigrants can assimilate in the American "Melting Pot."
True
False
QUESTION 18
The need to market products effectively in different countries illustrates the ____ imperative for studying intercultural communication.
economic
technological
peace
demographic
QUESTION 19
The term ______ refers to the result of increased contact (though the internet, media reports and travel) between people around the world
global village
heterogeneity
self reflexivity
assimilatable
QUESTION 20
Principles of conduct that help govern the behavior of individuals and groups are known as _____.
morals
ethics
values
beliefs