GEB 3213 Exam 1 (Trammell) Exam Questions
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What is culture? Coherent, learned, shared view of a group of
people about life concerns that ranks what is
important, furnishes attitudes about what things
are appropriate, and dictates behavior
What are the 3 keys to 1. Attitudes
understanding culture? 2. Behaviors
3. Values
What are stereotypes vs Stereotype- mental representation of other
prototypes? people and culture that fits into specific pre
judge behavioral patterns (rigid)
Prototype- Examine person using stereotyped
information, but this approach allows flexibility
and can leave room for differences in individuals
, What is High Context culture vs Low High Context- relies on minor details to
Context culture? communicate necessary info (rank, setting,
nonverbal). Value personal relations and
goodwill. Trust is established first, through slow,
ritualistic negotiations
Low Context- relies on words spoken in a
message to deliver and understand
communicated info. Value expertise and
performance. Fast and efficient negotiations
What the 5 High highest Context High
cultures and 5 Lowest Context 1. Japanese
cultures? 2. Chinese
3. Korean
4. Middle East
5. Latin America
Low
1. Swiss
2. German
3. Scandinavia
4. North America
5. France
What is Denotation vs Connotation Denotation- dictionary definition
(Meaning Types)? Connotation- contextual associations (preferred)
What Abstract vs Concrete Noun Abstract- conceptual nouns such as emotions
types? Concrete- tangle, physical things (preferred)
What are some issues with words in -False cognates
foreign countries? -Translation of phrases may have different
meaning
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Terms in this set (43)
What is culture? Coherent, learned, shared view of a group of
people about life concerns that ranks what is
important, furnishes attitudes about what things
are appropriate, and dictates behavior
What are the 3 keys to 1. Attitudes
understanding culture? 2. Behaviors
3. Values
What are stereotypes vs Stereotype- mental representation of other
prototypes? people and culture that fits into specific pre
judge behavioral patterns (rigid)
Prototype- Examine person using stereotyped
information, but this approach allows flexibility
and can leave room for differences in individuals
, What is High Context culture vs Low High Context- relies on minor details to
Context culture? communicate necessary info (rank, setting,
nonverbal). Value personal relations and
goodwill. Trust is established first, through slow,
ritualistic negotiations
Low Context- relies on words spoken in a
message to deliver and understand
communicated info. Value expertise and
performance. Fast and efficient negotiations
What the 5 High highest Context High
cultures and 5 Lowest Context 1. Japanese
cultures? 2. Chinese
3. Korean
4. Middle East
5. Latin America
Low
1. Swiss
2. German
3. Scandinavia
4. North America
5. France
What is Denotation vs Connotation Denotation- dictionary definition
(Meaning Types)? Connotation- contextual associations (preferred)
What Abstract vs Concrete Noun Abstract- conceptual nouns such as emotions
types? Concrete- tangle, physical things (preferred)
What are some issues with words in -False cognates
foreign countries? -Translation of phrases may have different
meaning
