Chapter 3 Quiz

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. Which of the following best describes the term "salience"?

. At home, Maria's sisters feel like an in-group to her, but at a college party, she feels her friends are more of an in-group than her biological sisters. This demonstrates that group membership is _____.

. James is a member of a culture in which change is embraced and people enjoy trying new things. Individuals are encouraged to express their ideas, even if they are unconventional, and they are often praised for being innovators when they do so. Which of the following best describes James’s culture?

. Residents of Singapore and the United States tend to embrace change, while residents of Greece and Japan often find new or ambiguous situations discomforting. How do social scientists describe this difference?

. Which of the following terms best describes ethnicity?

. Although individual differences exist, seen overall, there are regional cultures. For example, in research about the personality profiles of people in the United States, three “psychological regions” emerged. Which of the following explains these differences? (Select all that apply.)

. Selena moved to the United States when she met her partner. Her partner is often amazed at Selena's ability to adapt her communication style depending on which friends they are interacting with. Selena is able to be outgoing with their American friends and emotionally expressive with their Hispanic friends. Which of the following terms best describes Selena's ability to adapt her communication style?

. George, a fifteen-year-old, refuses to go out for dinner with his parents. He is worried that people at the restaurant will see the pimple on his forehead and laugh at him. George's parents try to reassure him that no one will notice, but George is adamant about staying home. Which of the following terms best explains George's irrational fear that people are always observing and judging him?

. John gets frustrated whenever he tries to explain his personal experience of racism to his friends who are of a different race. He finds that they often interrupt him and try to convince him that he is simply misinterpreting people's motives. Which of the following can John's friends do to avoid this? (Select all that apply.)

. Hugh refuses to make any business deals with companies that are run by women. He believes that women are too emotional and would be difficult to work with. Which of the following terms best describes Hugh's attitude?

. Identify true statements about ethnocentrism. (Select all that apply.)

. Kareem is studying abroad where he is attempting to transition from cultural shock to adaptation. Every time Kareem feels like he is making progress, he experiences a new setback. He feels that every time he takes two steps forward, he is eventually forced to take one step back. According to communication theorist Young Yum Kim, Kareem is experiencing what she calls _____.

. Your friend who is studying abroad is experiencing a great deal of stress and is finding it difficult to adapt to a new culture. Based on research conducted by Communication theorist Young Yum Kim, which of the following are suggestions that you should give her? (Select all that apply.)

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