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| differences in gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, and age |
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| a learned system of knowledge, behavior, attitudes, beliefs, values, and norms that is shared by a group of people and shaped from one generation ro the next. |
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| a culture that exists within a larger cultural context (e.g. gay and lesbian cultures, Amish culture) |
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| the belief that ones own cultural traditions and assumptions are superior to those of others |
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| feelings of confusion, loss, stress, and ansiety that a person may experience when encountering a culture different from his or her own |
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| to adjust behavior in response to someone else |
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| to place a person or group of persons into an inflexible, all-encompassing category. |
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| intercultural communication |
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| communication between people who have different cultural traditions |
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| individualistic cultures value |
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| individual accomplishments and achievements |
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| collecticistic cultures value |
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| group and team collaboration |
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| barriers to bridging differences and adapting to others |
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-assuming superiority
-assuming similarity
-assuming differences
-stereotyping and prejudice |
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| becoming ethnocentric- assuming that one's own culture and cultural traditions are superior to those of others |
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| assuming that other people respond to situations as we respond, failing to acknowledge and consider differences in culture and background |
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| assuming that other people are always different for ourselves; failing to explore common values and experiences that can serve as bridges to better understanding |
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| stereotyping and prejudice |
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| rigidly categorizing others and pre-judging others based on limited information |
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| describe 2 ways to adapt to others |
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-seek information: learn about cultures worldview. ask questions and listen- reduce uncertainty by asking for clarification and listening to the answer.
-develop motivation: tolerate ambiguity- take your time and expect some uncertainty. develop minfulness- be consciously aware of cultural differences, rather than ignoring the differences |
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