Midterm Study Flashcards
In the story of the Monkey trying to help the fish in chapter 1 why did all the valiant efforts of the Monkey trying to help the fish turn out to be a disaster?
The Monkey thought the fish was like a Monkey
When moving into a new culture which is the more important priority to be successful
Building gennuine relationships with local people.
Culture is everything that is a part of one’s everyday life experience
True
Choose the best answer below that all items listed would be an example of tangible parts of a culture.
Food, clothing, puzzles and homes.
Which word denotes a person centered in his own culture?
Ethnocentrism
The best way to build a valid trust bond with another culture is through…
Cultural Openness
Conditional acceptance is not truly acceptance
True
What are the three prior questions of trust one must ask in attempting to build a trust bond.
What and I saying? What am I doing? What am I thinking?
If you were to put North Americas, Europeans and Japanese into one category and compare it to the rest of the world which of the following statements would be true?
They would comprise 11 percent of the population, own 90 percent of the worlds wealth and consume more than half of its products.
The best spiritual approach to avoid burnout from constant disappointments one should…
Drop all your expectations of people and put your expectations on God.
When moving into another culture there are no absolutes but depending on the culture you are entering makes something right or wrong.
False
When entering a new culture it is not wise to ask questions.
False
Everyone who spends much time in direct contact with a new culture will experience negative emotions like frustration or confusion.
True
When frustrated with a new culture it is necessary to be more serious in your approach and not laugh at yourself.
False
Trust is culturally defined.
True
