The idea that language directs attention but does not completely determine thought.
Weak linguistic relativity
What is intercultural communication?
Intercultural communication is a process of direct or indirect exchange of information, meanings, and values between representatives of various linguistic and cultural communities.
The USA, Germany, and Switzerland are examples of high-context cultures
false
Who developed the theory of high-context and low-context cultures?
The theory was developed by the American anthropologist Edward T. Hall.
The theory suggesting that language influences people's perception of reality.
Sapir–Whorf hypothesis
What is cultural distance?
Cultural distance refers to differences between cultures that influence the encoding, transmission, perception, and decoding of messages.
The weak version suggests that language completely determines how people think.
false
The final stage of cultural adaptation is called the adjustment or __________ phase.
Adaptation
The function that preserves cultural heritage and enriches national cultures.
Cultural-transmitting function
What is the regulatory function of intercultural communication?
It helps develop common rules, international legal norms, and ethical standards for negotiations and cooperation in multicultural teams.
The integrative function aims to increase xenophobia and prevent cultural interaction
false
Communication includes not only verbal but also __________, __________, and __________ components.
nonverbal; paralinguistic; pragmatic
A model describing the stages people may experience when adapting to a new culture.
the U-Curve of cultural adaptation
What is the triad “Language – Culture – Thinking”?
It is the relationship in which language is deeply rooted in culture and influences the way people perceive and interpret reality.
The socializing function helps individuals overcome parochial thinking.
true
What is xenophobia?
Xenophobia is fear, hostility, or prejudice toward people perceived as foreign or culturally different.