Developmental Model of Intercultural Sensitivity
Stage which involves responding to cultural differences from an evaluative perspective
Polarization
This dimension measures the emphasizes on personal goals over group goals.
Individualism
Much of the information is conveyed through words rather than implied meanings.
low-context communication
Type of listening which involves being fully attentive and empathetic to the speaker’s message
Deep listening
The stage in this model where individuals have monoculture mindset.
Denial
This dimension indicates how comfortable a culture is with uncertainties.
Uncertainty Avoidance
Cultures that focus on doing one task at a time.
Monochronic
The term for a barrier to knowing people when you are too focused on yourself
Egotism
Stage at which individuals show empathy in intercultural interactions
Adaptation
This dimension measures to what extent a society accepts hierarchy.
Power distance
Hall’s term for the study of physical space and distance between people.
Proxemics
This term refers to the belief that one’s own culture is superior to others.
Ethnocentrism
Stage at which individuals recognize both similarities and differences between cultures
Acceptance
This dimension measures the emphasis on masculine values such as performance or ambition.
Masculinity
Three key categories that explain how cultures communicate and interact
Context, Space and Time
What did the Truth and Reconciliation Commission produce to address the legacy of residential schools?
94 Calls to Action
Stage in which transition from ethnocentric to an ethnorelative mindset begins
Minimization
This cultural dimension measured emphasis on future planning.
Long-term orientation
Cultures that prioritize relationships over strict time management.
Polychronic
the ongoing process of learning the truth about Indigenous peoples and committing to reconciled relationships.
Truth and Reconciliation