Exam 3 Flashcards
(80 cards)
a learned (not inherited) way of life that shapes a groups’ beliefs, values, actions (norms), and social practices. Shared interpretations. Involves large groups
Culture
an idea about the world people assume to be true/false (ex. what happens when you die)
Beliefs
involve what a culture regards as good/bad, right/wrong, beautiful/ugly (ex. respect for elders)
Values
the socially shared expectations of appropriate behavior. Unstated rules (ex. greeting people)
Norms
the predictable behavioral patterns that members of a culture typically follow. Outward manifestations of beliefs, values, and norms (ex. funerals)
Social Practices
a learned set of shared interpretations about beliefs, values, norms (actions), and social practices, which affect the behaviors of a relatively large group of people
Intercultural Communication
the single most important guideline for adapting communication to other cultures
Engaging in Person-Centered Communication
assumption that one’s own culture is right/superior. The only right one
Ethnocentrism
decisions based on individual needs. People speak out, question, are confrontational
Individualism
decision-making is based on what’s best for the group. People blend in, avoid conflict, use intermediaries
Collectivism
read between the lines. Focus on nonverbals. Relationships are more important than task. Process is more important than product
High Context
literal meaning. Focus on verbal communication. Task is more important than relationships. Product is more important than process
Low Context
students depend on teachers. Military government. Powerful people look powerful. Respect authority
High Power Distance
teachers treat students as equals. Government based on majority. Powerful look less powerful. Respect individuality
Low Power Distance
competitive, stress success, and vocation-oriented
Masculine/Assertive
focus on cooperation, awareness of those who are in need
Feminine/Nurturing
uncertainty is fine, change is not scary (accepts change). Willing to take risks. Tolerant towards “other” or variation/experimentation. Progressive
Low Uncertainty Avoidance
uncertainty is not fine. Change is scary. Avoid risks. Xenophobic. Traditional
High Uncertainty Avoidance
a sense of self connected to group/cultural identities
Social Identity
a sense of self as a unique individual
Personal Identity
a constantly evolving understanding of oneself
Self
the nonvocal process of thinking. AKA intrapersonal communication
Self-talk
how you describe yourself at a given time. Is subjective (biased), flexible (can create personal exceptions), and resistant (doesn’t want to change)
Self-concept
the image of a person based on possessions; body is most fundamental
Material Self
