IP chapter 6

Question 1

Ethnocentric stages

Answer 1

Denial, Defence, Minimization

Question 2

Ethnorelative stages

Answer 2

Acceptance, Adaptation, Integration

Question 3

Intercultural sensitivity model: 6 stages

Answer 3

Denial, defense, minimization, acceptance, adaptation, integration

Question 4

Denial

Answer 4

Think that all the cultures are the same, not aware of cultural differences

Question 5

Defense

Answer 5

Are aware of cultural differences, but in a dualistic them-us way -> ‘‘our culture and all the others’’, other cultures are seen as threatening and inferior

Question 6

Minimization

Answer 6

We are aware of cultural differences, but mainly of superficial ones. We see our own norms and values as universal and interpreted other through our own cultural glasses -> judge other’s behavior according to what is right or wrong according to own culture

Question 7

Acceptance

Answer 7

We are able to recognize and accept cultural differences in values and behavior. In this phase we see cultural difference as a source of new ideas and solutions to problems

Question 8

Adaption

Answer 8

Evaluate another culture from the frame of reference of the other culture and adjust our behavior appropriately

Question 9

Integration / Intercultural Competence

Answer 9

In this stage we are able to practice multiple frames of reference, or bi-cultural frames of reference. You know your limits and it does not confuse you

Question 10

The more cultures, the more ideas

Answer 10

Acceptance

Question 11

We are all the same

Answer 11

Denial

Question 12

I always shake hands when I meet people, but she prefers not to, so I won’t impose my handshake

Answer 12

Adaption

Question 13

Shall we give tham language lessons?

Answer 13

Minimization

Question 14

They are taking away our jobs

Answer 14

Defense

Question 15

I feel at home at many places

Answer 15

Integration/ Intercultural Competence