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1
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Face

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In collectivist cultures, public image or reputation that one has received (mian in Chinese culture); also, the communities confidence in the integrity of one’s moral character (Lian in Chinese culture)

2
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Hi context

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Dimension of culture holding that much of the meaning of Messages is determined by the context or environment

3
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Interpretation

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The step in the perception process referring to attaching meaning to send data.

4
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Low context

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Dimension of culture holding that little of the meaning of Messages is determined by the context or environment

5
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Organization

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The step in the perception process referring to organizing sense data and some meaningful way

6
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Perception

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Act of becoming aware of, knowing, or identifying by means of the senses

7
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Selection

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The step in the perception process referring to limiting attention to only one part.

8
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Sensation

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Neurological process of becoming aware through the senses of stimuli in the environment

9
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Taoism

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Philosophical system originated by Lao-tzu that advocated a simple life close to nature in order to be in harmony with the Tao or underlying pattern of the universe

10
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Yang

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Bright, dry, warm aspect or principle in Chinese philosophy

11
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Yin

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Dark, moist, cool, aspect or principle in Chinese philosophy

12
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True or false
Cultures in which little of the meaning is determined by physical environment because more of the message is included in the language are high context.

A

False

13
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True or false
In low context cultures because face maintenance is crucial, communication through intermediaries is especially functional.

A

False

14
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True or false

Germany is an example of a high context culture.

A

False

15
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True or false

Differing categorizations of perception can impede communication.

A

True

16
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True or false

Taoists are encouraged to explore natural foods to discover their life-giving elements.

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True

17
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True or false

While we differ in our perceptions, humans share the same sensation of the world.

A

False

17
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Attaching meaning to sense data refers to:

A. Interpretation
B. Organization
C. Perception
D. Selection
E. Sensation
A

A. Interpretation

18
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True or false

Native English speakers can have a difficulty perceiving some aspects of spoken Japanese.

A

True

19
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True or false

Language provides the symbol to group perceptions of any kind together.

A

True

20
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True or false

Native Japanese speakers can have difficulty perceiving some aspects of spoken English.

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True