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SPH 106 (English Linguistics) FINAL EXAMSTUDY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
COMPLETE RATED A.
Bill grew up in a small rural town where most of his classmates came from
ethnic, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds similar to his. However,
since he has gone away to college, he has noticed that he is surrounded by
people from many different backgrounds. We would describe Bill's college
environment as more __________ than the town where he grew up.
Correct Answer -diverse
Naoko's American friends sometimes get frustrated with her because she
prefers to use subtle clues to communicate that she disagrees or is
uncomfortable in a particular conversation. What her friends may not
realize is that her communication pattern reflects the __________ Japanese
culture in which Naoko was raised.
Correct Answer -high-context
The United States is classified as which of the following?
Correct Answer -low-context
People from which type of culture perceive themselves first and foremost as
members of a group?
Correct Answer -collectivist
Liz prefers working on her own rather than in groups, but will tolerate group
work if each member's role or job is clearly defined, each person is
responsible for his or her own work, and each person will be held
,accountable by their supervisor for the quality of the work he or she does in
the group. Liz's perspective seems to reflect which cultural perspective?
Correct Answer -individualist
__________ is the degree to which a culture adapts its behaviors in order to
reduce ambiguity and risk.
Correct Answer -Uncertainty avoidance
Jim's dad always tells him things like "The early bird gets the worm" and
"We're burning daylight" in order to remind him that time is finite and that he
should get up early in the morning if he wants to be successful in life. Jim's
dad is instilling which time orientation?
Correct Answer -monochronic time
Palestinians use the term "al nachba," which translates into English as "the
catastrophe" or "the disaster," to refer to the creation of the Israeli state.
Their linguistic choice represents __________ and suggests they are a
__________ culture.
Correct Answer -hyperbole; collectivist
__________ is the ability to influence others' behaviors and thoughts toward a
productive end.
Correct Answer -Leadership
ositions like "Manager," "Professor," and "President" convey which kind of
power?
Correct Answer -legitimate power
, Jen had a tough time getting her sorority sisters to commit to helping her
clean up after the homecoming party until she offered to order pizza and
treat everyone who helped out to a movie night. What type of power did Jen
exercise over the group?
Correct Answer -reward power
Power that stems from a leader's ability to threaten or harm others is
referred to as
Correct Answer -coercive power.
Leaders who are respected or admired by their followers are said to have
Correct Answer -referent power.
A leader who controls the group's communication by conveying specific
instructions to the members uses which leadership style?
Correct Answer -directive
Gail could see that the members of her work team were tired and losing their
focus on the task. She took a moment to gather them together and said, "I've
been watching the clock, too. I know it's late, and I know we've all put in
more hours than anyone could have expected today, and I want you to know
how much I appreciate your dedication. Nobody else could do what you all
have done today, and I hope you'll power through this last little bit to help us
meet this deadline." What leadership style is Gail using?
Correct Answer -supportive
Al's speech coach sat him and the rest of his teammates down at the
beginning of the season and said, "We have everything it takes to be the best
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