Question 1

In individualistic countries, the relationship between the individual and his or her group is

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A)   independent.
B)   collectivistic.
C)   collaborative.
D)   interdependent.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

Which generation was growing up as the divorce rate began to skyrocket?

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A)   Baby Boomer
B)   The Greatest Generation
C)   Generation X
D)   Generation YE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 3

Amanda and Morgan were discussing premarital sex. Amanda believes that one should not have sex before marriage. Morgan believes that having sex before marriage is permissible under certain circumstances. Amanda replied suddenly, "Gee, Morgan. I thought you had values." What is Amanda really saying?

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A)   Morgan doesn't have any values.
B)   On the topic of premarital sex, Morgan doesn't have any values.
C)   Morgan's values about premarital sex are similar to Amanda's values.
D)   Morgan's values about premarital sex are different from Amanda's values.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Which of the following factors is NOT a characteristic of culture?

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A)   Nationality
B)   Gender
C)   Ethnicity
D)   GeneticsE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 5

Although not all countries celebrate the same holidays, according to the text, __________________ is celebrated in almost all cultures.

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A)   Independence Day
B)   New Year's Day
C)   Christmas
D)   HanukkahE) C) and D)
F) None of the above B

Question 6

Individuals from high uncertainty cultures appear

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A)   more reactive to unexpected events.
B)   less cautious in approaching new situations.
C)   less resistant to change and new ideas.
D)   more curious in response to ambiguity.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 7

Which of the following is an example of a country considered high in collectivism?

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A)   Italy
B)   India
C)   Japan
D)   South KoreaE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 8

Understanding human relations begins informally as early as

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A)   childhood.
B)   adolescence.
C)   college age.
D)   young adulthood.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Empirical evidence differs from anecdotal evidence in that empirical evidence

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A)   makes sense.
B)   is grounded in combined experiences or observations of many individuals.
C)   is based on one person's experience.
D)   cannot be demonstrated in research.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 10

Marcus likes taking his Great Dane, Brutus, to the dog park because the community value is keeping the park clean. He is often offended when other dog owners fail to clean up after their pets. Feeling offended by their inaction is a(n)

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A)   attitude.
B)   perception.
C)   belief.
D)   expectation of the situation.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 11

According to your chapter, __________is/are the single factor most responsible for success of failure in business and personal relationships.

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A)   love
B)   satisfaction
C)   effective interpersonal skills
D)   variable coping skillsE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 12

Because Anna is afraid to tell her mother that she received an F on her report card, she waits until the weekend when they will both have more time to talk about it. The fact that she chose to wait to talk to Mom shows a key understanding of the ________ factor associated with listening.

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A)   internal
B)   external
C)   listener
D)   speakerE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

Individuals from collectivistic cultures are more likely to live in _______ families, whereas individuals from individualistic cultures are more likely to live in ________ families.

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A)   nuclear; extended
B)   extended; nuclear
C)   stable; unstable.
D)   stable; unstableE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 14

Individuals from high uncertainty avoidance cultures

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A)   have lower stress.
B)   suppress their emotions.
C)   are comfortable with uncertainty.
D)   need clarity and structure.E) None of the above
F) All of the above D

Question 15

In John Gottman's research on satisfaction and happiness in married couples' relationships, he can predict with a _____ percent accuracy whether a relationship will succeed or fail.

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A)   10
B)   30
C)   50
D)   90E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 16

Which of the following statements is true concerning the influence of population density on social structure?

Accepted Answer

A)   When people are crowded in a society, greater social structure is needed to maintain order.
B)   When people are crowded in a society, less social structure increases harmony.
C)   When people live in sparsely populated areas, greater social structure is needed to provide rules.
D)   When people live in sparsely populated areas, greater social structure provides strict hierarchies necessary to increase interactions.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

Kala is from a country where education is a privilege, not a guarantee. If she had the opportunity to attend a university, all other things equal, she would probably choose

Accepted Answer

A)   a school far from home.
B)   a school in another country.
C)   a school close to home.
D)   not to attend college.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 18

Liliana likes to do her own thing and believes that when she succeeds, it is solely based on her own abilities. Which of the following would best describe her views?

Accepted Answer

A)   Uncertain
B)   Collectivist
C)   Individualist
D)   FeminineE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 19

One of the benefits of Sven's job at the software company in Denmark is its family leave policy. He was allowed several weeks off with pay when his first child was born. These kinds of policies are most likely to occur in a ___________ culture.

Accepted Answer

A)   low power distance
B)   collectivistic
C)   masculine
D)   feminineE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

North Americans are taught to avoid bugs because they bite and sting people. As a result, when people from North America visit foreign countries where bugs are considered a delicious treat, they are unlikely to eat them because of their

Accepted Answer

A)   politics and religion.
B)   habits and values.
C)   morals and generation.
D)   culture and race.E) C) and D)
F) A) and C) B

Exam 1: Foundations of Human Relations

In individualistic countries, the relationship between the individual and his or her group is

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Which generation was growing up as the divorce rate began to skyrocket?

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Amanda and Morgan were discussing premarital sex. Amanda believes that one should not have sex before marriage. Morgan believes that having sex before marriage is permissible under certain circumstances. Amanda replied suddenly, "Gee, Morgan. I thought you had values." What is Amanda really saying?

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Which of the following factors is NOT a characteristic of culture?

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Although not all countries celebrate the same holidays, according to the text, __________________ is celebrated in almost all cultures.

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Individuals from high uncertainty cultures appear

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Which of the following is an example of a country considered high in collectivism?

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Understanding human relations begins informally as early as

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Empirical evidence differs from anecdotal evidence in that empirical evidence

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Marcus likes taking his Great Dane, Brutus, to the dog park because the community value is keeping the park clean. He is often offended when other dog owners fail to clean up after their pets. Feeling offended by their inaction is a(n)

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According to your chapter, __________is/are the single factor most responsible for success of failure in business and personal relationships.

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Because Anna is afraid to tell her mother that she received an F on her report card, she waits until the weekend when they will both have more time to talk about it. The fact that she chose to wait to talk to Mom shows a key understanding of the ________ factor associated with listening.

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Individuals from collectivistic cultures are more likely to live in _______ families, whereas individuals from individualistic cultures are more likely to live in ________ families.

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Individuals from high uncertainty avoidance cultures

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In John Gottman's research on satisfaction and happiness in married couples' relationships, he can predict with a _____ percent accuracy whether a relationship will succeed or fail.

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Which of the following statements is true concerning the influence of population density on social structure?

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Kala is from a country where education is a privilege, not a guarantee. If she had the opportunity to attend a university, all other things equal, she would probably choose

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Liliana likes to do her own thing and believes that when she succeeds, it is solely based on her own abilities. Which of the following would best describe her views?

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One of the benefits of Sven's job at the software company in Denmark is its family leave policy. He was allowed several weeks off with pay when his first child was born. These kinds of policies are most likely to occur in a ___________ culture.

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North Americans are taught to avoid bugs because they bite and sting people. As a result, when people from North America visit foreign countries where bugs are considered a delicious treat, they are unlikely to eat them because of their

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