Sociological Basics
The perspective that examines human behavior through the lens of society.
What is the sociological perspective?
This concept refers to who has influence or authority in interactions.
(Answer: What is power dynamics?)
Cultures that rely on indirect, nonverbal cues are called this.
(Answer: What is high-context culture?)
You notice a colleague avoids eye contact in a meeting. This could reflect a ________ context culture.
(Answer: What is high-context?)
Patterns of behavior that guide everyday interactions.
(Answer: What are social structures?)
Speaking differently to a boss vs. a peer is an example of this.
(Answer: What is communication influenced by social structure?)
Direct, explicit communication is typical of which type of culture?
(Answer: What is low-context culture?)
Giving critical feedback carefully to avoid embarrassment is important in which type of culture?
(Answer: What is collectivist culture?)
Unwritten rules that influence communication.
(Answer: What are social norms?)
True or False: Only formal authority determines power in communication.
(Answer: What is False?)
Cultures that emphasize group harmony are called this.
(Answer: What are collectivist cultures?)
A misunderstanding occurs because you interpreted indirect instructions literally. This is an example of a ________.
(Answer: What is communication barrier?)
Differences in access to resources and opportunities affecting communication. (Answer: What are social inequalities?)
(Answer: What are social inequalities?)
Name one way inequalities affect who gets heard in a group conversation.
(Answer: Possible answers: Gender, race, class, status)
Cultures that prioritize individual goals and personal achievement.
(Answer: What are individualist cultures?)
Changing your communication style depending on who you’re speaking to demonstrates awareness of ________.
(Answer: What is social structure or power dynamics?)