Chapter 3

Question 1

Face

Answer 1

In collectivist cultures, public image or reputation that one has received (mian in Chinese culture); also, the communities confidence in the integrity of one’s moral character (Lian in Chinese culture)

Question 2

Hi context

Answer 2

Dimension of culture holding that much of the meaning of Messages is determined by the context or environment

Question 3

Interpretation

Answer 3

The step in the perception process referring to attaching meaning to send data.

Question 4

Low context

Answer 4

Dimension of culture holding that little of the meaning of Messages is determined by the context or environment

Question 5

Organization

Answer 5

The step in the perception process referring to organizing sense data and some meaningful way

Question 6

Perception

Answer 6

Act of becoming aware of, knowing, or identifying by means of the senses

Question 7

Selection

Answer 7

The step in the perception process referring to limiting attention to only one part.

Question 8

Sensation

Answer 8

Neurological process of becoming aware through the senses of stimuli in the environment

Question 9

Taoism

Answer 9

Philosophical system originated by Lao-tzu that advocated a simple life close to nature in order to be in harmony with the Tao or underlying pattern of the universe

Question 10

Yang

Answer 10

Bright, dry, warm aspect or principle in Chinese philosophy

Question 11

Yin

Answer 11

Dark, moist, cool, aspect or principle in Chinese philosophy

Question 12

True or false
Cultures in which little of the meaning is determined by physical environment because more of the message is included in the language are high context.

Answer 12

False

Question 13

True or false
In low context cultures because face maintenance is crucial, communication through intermediaries is especially functional.

Answer 13

False

Question 14

True or false

Germany is an example of a high context culture.

Answer 14

False

Question 15

True or false

Differing categorizations of perception can impede communication.

Answer 15

True

Question 16

True or false

Taoists are encouraged to explore natural foods to discover their life-giving elements.

Answer 16

True

Question 17

True or false

While we differ in our perceptions, humans share the same sensation of the world.

Answer 17

False

Question 17

Attaching meaning to sense data refers to:

A. Interpretation
B. Organization
C. Perception
D. Selection
E. Sensation

Answer 17

A. Interpretation

Question 18

True or false

Native English speakers can have a difficulty perceiving some aspects of spoken Japanese.

Answer 18

True

Question 19

True or false

Language provides the symbol to group perceptions of any kind together.

Answer 19

True

Question 20

True or false

Native Japanese speakers can have difficulty perceiving some aspects of spoken English.

Answer 20

True