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