Question 1

An ethical intercultural communicator does not regard all people as equal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

When we encounter people who have different values and beliefs, it is natural to _________.

Accepted Answer

A)   get along
B)   become friends
C)   experience some communication challenges
D)   share a similar code of ethicsE) A) and C)
F) C) and D) C

Question 3

Explain how studying language and intercultural communication can lead to enhanced self-awareness and understanding of people who have different linguistic and cultural backgrounds.

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Question 4

In many parts of the world there is more acceptance of intercultural friendship and romance than in previous decades.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Intercultural communication involves the exchange of information between individuals who have similar linguistic and cultural backgrounds.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Intercultural contact poses exciting possibilities for collaboration as well as ethical challenges.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 7

The process of homogenization involves ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)   the loss of linguistic and cultural distinctiveness in the world
B)   an increase in diversity in nations around the world
C)   the range of political philosophies that have emerged in the world
D)   the local production and consumption of goodsE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

In the 'culture as nation' perspective, _______________.

Accepted Answer

A)   nations or communities are regarded as homogeneous
B)   nations or communities are regarded as diverse
C)   diversity within nations is celebrated
D)   none of the aboveE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 9

Physical movement by individuals or groups from one place to another is termed ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   human migration
B)   social migration
C)   human trafficking
D)   the modern slave tradeE) B) and D)
F) All of the above A

Question 10

An ethical system solves all of society's practical problems and dilemmas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A code of ethics refers to guidelines that indicate what is 'right' or 'wrong' behavior in everyday life.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following behaviors is NOT associated with ethical intercultural communication?

Accepted Answer

A)   Actively seeking out people with diverse backgrounds
B)   Treating people as equal even when their beliefs or values differ from your own
C)   Recognizing that individuals serve as representatives of their culture
D)   Making an effort to include all voices in intercultural interactionsE) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 13

The ability of media and technology to link people around the world is referred to as ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)   information technology (IT) .
B)   mass media
C)   the global village
D)   digital communication technologyE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 14

Global warming is contributing to increased intercultural stress and conflict.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Multicultural diversity is decreasing in most parts of the world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

'Internationalization at home' initiatives include __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   the embedding of intercultural content in courses
B)   increasing the number of inbound international exchange students on campus
C)   offering more second language courses, including host language electives
D)   all of the aboveE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Current demographic trends are providing fewer opportunities for intercultural interaction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

As the world becomes more interconnected, the need for effective intercultural communi-cation skills becomes increasingly important.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Cross-cultural communication research generally involves _________________.

Accepted Answer

A)   the comparison of communication behaviors and patterns of individuals who have similar cultural backgrounds
B)   the comparison of communication behaviors and patterns in one cultural environment with that in another
C)   the study of disagreements between individuals who have different cultural backgrounds
D)   the study of interaction between individuals who share the same cultural backgroundE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 20

Multicultural diversity is increasing in many regions due to:

Accepted Answer

A)   migration
B)   education abroad
C)   tourism
D)   all of the aboveE) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

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In many parts of the world there is more acceptance of intercultural friendship and romance than in previous decades.

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Intercultural communication involves the exchange of information between individuals who have similar linguistic and cultural backgrounds.

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Intercultural contact poses exciting possibilities for collaboration as well as ethical challenges.

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The process of homogenization involves ____________.

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In the 'culture as nation' perspective, _______________.

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Physical movement by individuals or groups from one place to another is termed ________.

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An ethical system solves all of society's practical problems and dilemmas.

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A code of ethics refers to guidelines that indicate what is 'right' or 'wrong' behavior in everyday life.

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Which of the following behaviors is NOT associated with ethical intercultural communication?

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The ability of media and technology to link people around the world is referred to as ____________.

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Global warming is contributing to increased intercultural stress and conflict.

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Multicultural diversity is decreasing in most parts of the world.

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'Internationalization at home' initiatives include __________.

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Current demographic trends are providing fewer opportunities for intercultural interaction.

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As the world becomes more interconnected, the need for effective intercultural communi-cation skills becomes increasingly important.

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Cross-cultural communication research generally involves _________________.

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