Fundamentals of Communication and Cultural Shifts Quiz

Test your knowledge on communication theories, cultural shifts, and intercultural communication. Explore concepts like high-context culture and Communication Accommodation Theory.

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Which of the following is NOT a component of the communication process?

Sender

Feedback

Encoding

Absorption

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of effective communication?

Clarity

Ambiguity

Active listening

Feedback

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What does the term 'ethnocentrism' refer to in the context of intercultural communication?

Valuing and respecting other cultures

An open-minded approach to understanding cultural differences

Belief in the superiority of one's own culture

Efforts to bridge cultural gaps

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Which of the following is an example of nonverbal communication?

A written memo

Facial expressions

A phone call

An email

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Which of the following is a characteristic of verbal communication?

Body language

Tone of voice

Written words

Facial expressions

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Which communication theory suggests that people interpret messages based on their personal experiences, attitudes, and values?

Social learning theory

Cultural determinism

Cultural imperialism

Selective perception theory

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In the context of intercultural communication, what does the term 'high-context culture' refer to?

A culture that relies heavily on explicit verbal communication

A culture where communication is implicit and relies on context and nonverbal cues

A culture with a high level of individualism

A culture with strict communication hierarchy

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What does the term 'code-switching' refer to in the context of communication?

A form of nonverbal communication

Changing one's language or communication style based on the situation or audience

The process of encoding messages

A type of communication barrier

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Which communication model views communication as a two-way process with feedback?

Transmission model

Interaction model

Transactional model

Linear model

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In the context of cultural shifts, what does the term 'cultural hybridity' refer to?

The blending of different cultural elements

The preservation of traditional cultures

The isolation of cultures

The dominance of one culture over others

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#11

Which of the following is a characteristic of cultural globalization?

Homogenization of cultural practices worldwide

Preservation of cultural diversity

Limited flow of information and ideas across borders

Isolation of cultures

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#12

Who proposed the Communication Accommodation Theory, which explains how individuals adjust their communication styles to match others?

Edward T. Hall

Geert Hofstede

Howard Giles

Edward Sapir

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#13

What is the term used to describe the phenomenon where people are more likely to remember the first and last items in a series?

Primacy effect

Recency effect

Selective retention

Serial positioning effect

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#14

Which communication theory suggests that media has the power to shape the beliefs, values, and behaviors of individuals?

Media richness theory

Cultivation theory

Uses and gratifications theory

Elaboration likelihood model

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#15

What is the term used to describe the tendency to attribute one's successes to internal factors and failures to external factors?

Self-serving bias

Fundamental attribution error

Cognitive dissonance

Stereotyping

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Fundamentals of Communication and Cultural Shifts Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a component of the communication process?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of effective communication?

What does the term 'ethnocentrism' refer to in the context of intercultural communication?

Which of the following is an example of nonverbal communication?

Which of the following is a characteristic of verbal communication?

Which communication theory suggests that people interpret messages based on their personal experiences, attitudes, and values?

In the context of intercultural communication, what does the term 'high-context culture' refer to?

What does the term 'code-switching' refer to in the context of communication?

Which communication model views communication as a two-way process with feedback?

In the context of cultural shifts, what does the term 'cultural hybridity' refer to?

Which of the following is a characteristic of cultural globalization?

Who proposed the Communication Accommodation Theory, which explains how individuals adjust their communication styles to match others?

What is the term used to describe the phenomenon where people are more likely to remember the first and last items in a series?

Which communication theory suggests that media has the power to shape the beliefs, values, and behaviors of individuals?

What is the term used to describe the tendency to attribute one's successes to internal factors and failures to external factors?

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