1. Cultures in which little of the meaning is determined by the physical environment because more of...
Question:
1. Cultures in which little of the meaning is determined by the physical environment because more of the message is encoded in the language are high context.
Select one:
True
False
2 Power is NEVER a part of communication interactions.
Select one:
True
False
3 High power distance cultures believe inequality in society should be minimized: subordinates/superiors are people like me; the use of power should be legitimate.
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True
False
4. High power distance cultures believe inequality in society should be minimized: subordinates/superiors are people like me; the use of power should be legitimate.
Select one:
True
False
4. Match the definition to the term.
i. Refers to vocal qualities that accompany speech and reflect cultural differences.
Choose...paralanguage,olfactics,proxemics,haptics,kinesics
ii Refers to body movements and shifts.
Choose...paralanguage, olfactics, proxemics, haptics, kinesics
iii Refers to the use of touch, the most primitive form of communication.
Choose...paralanguage, olfactics, proxemics, haptics, kinesics
iv Refers to the use of space, including territoriality.
Choose...paralanguage, olfactics, proxemics, haptics, kinesics
v Refers to human’s perception and use of smell, scent and odors
Choose...paralanguage, olfactics, proxemics, haptics, kinesics
5. The Sapir-Whorf hypothesis accounts for the differences in languages across cultures.
Select one:
True
False
6. Language provides symbols to group perceptions of any kind together.
Select one:
True
False
7. Across cultures, people generally recognize the nonverbal cues of pleasure, liking, tension, and status.
Select one:
True
False
8. The term 'face' refers to:
Select one or more:
a. an impression held by others
b. desired favorable social attributes
c. a social image
Principles of Information Systems
ISBN: 978-0324665284
9th edition
Authors: Ralph M. Stair, George W. Reynolds