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Ethics and Diversity: Culture and Communication Answers

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Which of the following scenarios reflect the value of truth?

A
Ethan gives Jacqueline constructive criticism on her Biology essay.
B
KC lets an elderly lady have his bus seat.
C
Jessica reads her teacher’s comments on her project.
D
Allan asks the teacher a question about his grade.
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What are the different ways one can adjust their communication in order to decrease noise?

Answer:

One can decrease noise by using clear language, avoiding slang and confusing idioms, listening actively, asking questions, confirming understanding, and adjusting communication to the audience's cultural and language needs.

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Which of the following is not an example of enculturation?

A
A Jewish boy participating in his Bar Mitzvah.
B
A baby learning the alphabet.
C
An infant being baptized at a Catholic Church.
D
A boy learning a second language in school.
4

Why does intercultural communication have the potential for increased noise?

Answer:

Different languages, cultural meanings, communication styles, nonverbal behaviors, and assumptions can interfere with understanding, creating more opportunities for misunderstanding.

5

Communication is considered unethical if it:

A
show kindness.
B
offers choices.
C
shows insensitivity.
D
is conducted with kindness and honesty.
6

Which of the following situations could lead to a cultural misunderstanding?

A
At an international conference, a businessman shakes everyone’s hands.
B
A receptionist answers the phone every time it rings.
C
A foreign exchange student enters the classroom and chooses a seat near the back of the room.
D
A student enrolls himself in a Spanish class.
7

Which of the following is an example of stereotyping?

A
Women are weak.
B
All children must be taught manners.
C
Not all dogs make great pets.
D
I enjoy reading.
8

Enculturation is _____________.

A
learning the customs and behaviors of another culture
B
teaching others about your personal beliefs
C
learning the customs and behaviors of your own culture
D
using cultural beliefs to communicate ethically
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A stereotype is ______________.

A
an assumption about a whole group based on peer pressure
B
an assumption about a whole group based on the actions of just a few.
C
an assumption about a whole group based on religious background.
D
an assumption about a whole group based on political beliefs.
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Which of the following scenarios reflects the universal principle that innocents must not be harmed?

A
Jody volunteers at a local shelter.
B
Eric refuses to donate money to a charity.
C
Jessica asks the teacher for some feedback on her project.
D
During a boating accident, the Coast Guard made sure that everyone was rescued from the boat safely.

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