QUESTION 1

1. Language is important because it

   	A.	helps us shape concepts, controls how we think, and controls how we perceive others.
   	B.	allows us to be understood by foreigners.
   	C.	is determined by colonialism.
   	D.	is stable, easily understood, and free of diversity.

1 points

QUESTION 2

1. Which of the following countries uses high-context language?

   	A.	Canada
   	B.	Germany
   	C.	Japan
   	D.	United States

1 points

QUESTION 3

1. Which of the following terms regarding subjective interpretation is incorrect?

   	A.	It is influenced by personal judgment, state of mind, or temperament of the person.
   	B.	It is not influenced by cultural contact.
   	C.	We perceive what is relevant to our physical and social survival.
   	D.	Relevant information is categorized, sorted, and stored for future use.

1 points

QUESTION 4

1. The term "jargon" refers to

   	A.	inoffensive expressions that are used in place of offensive words.
   	B.	competitive conversations that are generally in jest.
   	C.	technical terminology used within specialized groups.
   	D.	nonverbal signals that are believed over what is actually said.

1 points

QUESTION 5

1. "The part was found defective, and it was determined that there is a defect in the button causing it not to fit into the chassis." This statement is an example of a

   	A.	linear explanation.
   	B.	verbose explanation.
   	C.	nonlinear explanation.
   	D.	why explanation.