COM2206-Interpersonal Communication-CH 3

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Across
  1. 7. A social construction that categorize people by physical traits, cultural traits, and ancestry.
  2. 8. (Two words- no space)Communication that occurs when members of two or more cultures or other groups exchange messages in a manner that is influenced by their different cultural perceptions and symbol systems.
  3. 11. (Two words- no space) A culture whose members feel loyalties and obligations to an in-group, such as an extended family, a community, and even a work organization.
  4. 12. A group within an encompassing culture with a perceived identity.
  5. 13. A person's identification with a social group on the basis of common national or cultural traditions.
  6. 15. (Two words- no space) A culture that regards that support of relationships as an especially important goal.
  7. 17. The practice of adapting one's manner of speaking when changing cultural or co-cultural context.
  8. 18. (Two words- no space) A culture that places a high value on the achievement of material success and a focus on the task at hand.
  9. 20. A group that an individual sees as different from herself or himself.
  10. 21. (Two words- no space) A culture in which people view their primary responsibility as helping themselves personally rather than looking out for the needs of the larger group.
  11. 22. (Two words- no space) The degree to which members of a society accept an unequal distribution of power among members.
Down
  1. 1. The notion that culture is multidimensional, and therefore no single label can fully explain an individual's identity and group memberships.
  2. 2. (Two words- no space) A culture that primarily uses language (rather than nonverbal cues) to express thoughts, feelings, and ideas as clearly and directly as possible.
  3. 3. (Two words- no space) A theory focusing on how culture and power affect communication. Non-dominant groups use a variety of communication strategies including assimilation, accommodation, and separation.
  4. 4. An attitude the one's own culture is superior to that of others.
  5. 5. An unfairly biased and intolerant attitude toward others who belong to an out-group.
  6. 6. (Two words- no space) A culture that relies heavily on subtle, often nonverbal cues to maintain social harmony.
  7. 9. (Two words- no space) The tendency of a culture's members to feel threatened by ambiguous situations, and how much they try to avoid them.
  8. 10. Messages that communicate disrespect and disdain through brief verbal or nonverbal displays.
  9. 14. The significance attached to a particular person or phenomenon.
  10. 16. A group with which an individual identifies.
  11. 19. (Two words- no space)The part of the self-concept that is based on membership in groups.