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1. Unique cultures that co-exist within a dominant cultural sphere. _______
2. The classification of people based upon common ancestry or descent. _______
3. When stereotypes evolve into rigid attitudes toward groups and their members. _______
4. The idea that prejudice is based upon how warm, friendly, and competent others are. _______
5. The ability to influence or control people and events. _______
6. An established, coherent set of beliefs, attitudes, values, and practices shared by a large group.
______
7. A tendency to value independence and personal achievement. _______
8. A tendency to value group identity, interpersonal harmony, and ingroups. _______
9. The use of relatively vague, ambiguous language and silence to convey meaning. ______
10. The use of informative, clear, and direct communication. _______
11. The ability to tolerate and accept unpredictability. _______
12. Norms that dictate when, where, and how to manage emotion displays appropriately. _______
13. The degree to which a culture perceives the unequal distribution of power as acceptable. _______
14. A view of time as a precious resource that can be saved, expended, or wasted. _______
15. A view of time that is more flexible, valuing harmonious interaction over being on time. _______
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16. Communication that is appropriate, effective, and ethical for people of diverse backgrounds.
_______
17. Demonstrating acceptance of and respect for other cultures. _______
18. A belief that one’s cultural values, beliefs, and attitudes are superior to others. _______
19. Acknowledgment that others’ behaviors have multiple, complex causes. _______
20. The ability to adjust your communication to mesh with the behaviors of people from other
cultures. _______
21. An established, coherent set of beliefs, attitudes, values, and practices shared by a large group.
_______
22. People you consider as similar to yourself. _______
23. People who aren’t culturally similar to yourself. _______
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