Chapter 7 Vocab

Question 1

Culture

Answer 1

the socially transmitted behavior patterns, beliefs, attitudes, and values of a particular., class, community, or population (unify a group)

Question 2

Co-Culture

Answer 2

differs from the dominant culture in some way

Question 3

Assimilation

Answer 3

fit in with dominant group

Question 4

Accommodation

Answer 4

keep identity and positive relationships

Question 5

Separation

Answer 5

the marginalized group relates as exclusively as possible with its own group and as little as possible with the dominant group

Question 6

Ethnocentrism

Answer 6

the belief that your own group or culture is superior to other groups or cultures

Question 7

Cultural relativism

Answer 7

the belief that another culture should be judged by its own context rather than measured against your culture

Question 8

Stereotyping

Answer 8

a generalization about some group of people that over simplifies their culture

Question 9

Individualistic

Answer 9

value individual freedom

Question 10

Collectivist

Answer 10

value group over individual

Question 11

strategies to improve intercultural communication

Answer 11

Conduct a personal self-assessment

Practice supportive communication behaviors

Develop sensitivity towards diversity

Avoid stereotypes

Avoid ethnocentrism

Develop code sensitivity

Seek shared codes

Use and encourage descriptive feedback

Open communication channels

Manage conflicting beliefs and practices

PRACTICE!!

Question 12

Spaces

Answer 12

Intimate, personal, social, public

Question 13

what memory can hold a phone number

Answer 13

short term