Purpo.
  • 1. According to the Communication Accommodation Theory, what determines the appropriateness of accommodation?
A) Cultural norms
B) Individual preferences
C) Group dynamics
D) Environmental factors
  • 2. According to the Communication Accommodation. Theory, what guides evaluations of conversations?
A) Objective criteria
B) Perceptions of speech and behavior
C) Personal preferences
D) Cultural norms
  • 3. How does the Communication Accommodation Theory view the significance of social differences. in communication?
A) They should always be emphasized
B) They can be minimized or emphasized based on the situation
C) They are always irrelevant
D) They are always minimized
  • 4. What is a recommended practice for communicators to ensure effective intercultural communication?
A) Following up with actions
B) Disregarding follow-up actions
C) Neglecting feedback
D) Anticipating varying interpretations
  • 5. According to the theory, what role do norms play in the accommodation process?
A) They are determined by group leaders
B) They are irrelevant
C) They guide the accommodation process
D) They hinder communication
  • 6. What strategy can help communicators establish a connection with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds?
A) Avoiding face-to-face relationships
B) Establishing rapport or face-to-face relationship
C) Demonstrating cultural insensitivity
D) Minimizing personal interaction.
  • 7. Which term refers to the social and psychological aspects of communication?
A) Verbal communication
B) Communication dynamics
C) Nonverbal communication
D) Communication accommodation
  • 8. How can communicators adapt their message encoding process to facilitate intercultural communication?
A) Focus solely on verbal communication
B) Be strict and inflexible in message encoding
C) Avoid encoding messages altogether
D) Be lenient and flexible in message encoding
  • 9. Why is it important for communicators to avoid informal language in intercultural communication?
A) It facilitates understanding
B) It may cause confusion or misunderstanding
C) It enhances rapport
D) It demonstrates cultural sensitivity
  • 10. How should communicators respond to feedback in intercultural communication?
A) Reject feedback outright
B) Avoid feedback entirely
C) Accept feedback positively
D) Minimize the importance of feedback
  • 11. What term describes the adjustments individuals make in their speech and behavior?
A) Accommodation
B) Modification
C) Adaptation
D) Alteration
  • 12. What aspect of conversations does the Communication Accommodation Theory focus on?
A) Only similarities
B) Only differences
C) None of the above
D) Both similarities and differences
  • 13. What is a recommended practice for communicators to ensure effective intercultural communication?
A) Following up with actions
B) Neglecting feedback
C) Anticipating varying interpretations
D) Disregarding follow-up actions
  • 14. Which of the following language styles should communicators avoid in intercultural communication?
A) Informal/slang and idioms
B) Use of gestures
C) Regional language vernaculars
D) Formal language only
  • 15. How should communicators encode their messages in intercultural communication?
A) Be lenient and flexible in encoding
B) Be strict and rigid in encoding
C) Avoid encoding altogether
D) Use regional language vernaculars
  • 16. Why is careful encoding of feedback essential in intercultural communication?
A) To maintain language barriers
B) To dismiss cultural differences
C) To ensure the receiver understands the message
D) To avoid feedback altogether
  • 17. Why should communicators carefully encode feedback in intercultural communication?
A) To avoid feedback altogether
B) To maintain language barriers
C) To ensure the receiver understands the message
D) To ensure the receiver misinterprets the message
  • 18. What skills should communicators enhance to improve intercultural communication?
A) Cultural insensitivity
B) Avoiding interaction skills
C) Listening and observation skills
D) Writing and speaking skills only
  • 19. What skills should communicators enhance to improve intercultural communication?
A) Writing and speaking skills only
B) Avoiding interaction skills
C) Listening and observation skills
D) Cultural insensitivity
  • 20. What communication tools can enhance understanding in intercultural communication?
A) Employing complex idiom
B) Relying solely on verbal communication
C) Using words, pictures, and gestures
D) Using informal/slang language
  • 21. Which of the following is NOT an aspect that Individuals adjust according to the Communication Accommodation Theory?
A) Their thoughts
B) Their facial expressions
C) Their vocal patterns
D) Their gestures
  • 22. How should communicators respond to feedback in intercultural communication?
A) Avoid feedback entirely
B) Minimize the importance of feedback
C) Accept feedback positively
D) Reject feedback outright
  • 23. In intercultural communication, why is being culturally sensitive important?
A) To establish rapport
B) To demonstrate cultural superiority
C) To bridge cultural gaps
D) To impose one's cultural norms
  • 24. What is the main focus of the Communication Accommodation Theory?
A) How people choose their friends
B) How people express their emotions.
C) How people adapt their speech and behavior in interactions
D) How people dress in social situations
  • 25. How many assumptions does the Communication Accommodation Theory have?
A) Five
B) Three
C) Two
D) Four
  • 26. What is one important consideration for communicators to overcome challenges in intercultural communication?
A) Use informal language extensively
B) Avoid using varied communication channels
C) Disregard the receiver's cultural background
D) Anticipate varying Interpretations of the message
  • 27. What does the process of attribution primarily involve?
A) Analyzing cultural differences
B) Understanding another person's behavior
C) Demonstrating cultural sensitivity
D) Explaining one's own behavior
  • 28. What communication tools can communicators utilize to enhance intercultural understanding?
A) Written communication exclusively
B) Words, pictures, and gesture
C) Verbal communication only
D) Slang and idioms
  • 29. What should communicators consider regarding the interpretation of their message by the receiver in intercultural communication?
A) Anticipate varying interpretations
B) Assume the receiver's perspective
C) Avoid anticipating varying interpretations
D) Expect uniform understanding
  • 30. According to the Communication Accommodation Theory, what determines the appropriateness of accommodation?
A) Environmental factors
B) Cultural norms
C) Individual preferences
D) Group dynamics
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