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8. Have you ever worn something from a culture other than your own? This includes thing like hairstyles, clothes and accessories.
Yes. Not only me, at present most of the people, all over the world are doing the same. In this world we live in a together in a society with people from different places, different customs, and backgrounds. As we live together, we grow together, we also learn about other cultures and we accept them. There is a mutual two way exchange of cultural behaviors. This process is usually called "Acculturation". Also with technologies like television, internet, social media, etc. There is a widespread of information which is easily accessible to everyone. People following other cultures is most commonly evident in their dressing style (fashion). For example, long ago in India, ancestors used to wear Kurtas and dhotis. Where as we can see now present generation wearing jeans, t-shirts, and shirts of different patterns which is originally adopted from western culture. |
9. If yes, did you know the meaning, significance and importance of that symbol?
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____ 25. Recognizing that people from different cultures differ in thoughts, actions, and values is known as:
a. | cultural diversity |
b. | ethnocentrism |
c. | provisionalism |
d. | cultural absolutism |
e. | cultural fanaticism |
____ 26. Which of the following statement(s) is (are) accurate about conflict between people in relationships?
a. | conflict indicates a relationship is in deep trouble |
b. | conflict is a sign that people are involved and matter to each other |
c. | conflict may be overt or covert |
d. | conflict may be managed well or managed poorly |
e. | B, C, and D |
____ 27. Megahn is annoyed that Holly left the kitchen in a mess. Meghan then plays the stereo loudly when Holly is trying to sleep. This is an example of:
a. | covert conflict |
b. | overt conflict |
c. | defensive climate |
d. | offensive climate |
e. | acknowledgment |
____ 28. The openness of a system is:
a. | refers to the interconnection of its components |
b. | the extent to which the system affects and is affected by outside factors |
c. | the operations of its components in their totality |
d. | a result of new elements emerging from the existing parts of the system |
e. | a function of its overall balance |
____ 29. The social, symbolic, and material practices of a social group that shape its members perspectives and communication processes are known as:
a. | understanding |
b. | co-cultures |
c. | standpoint |
d. | ethnocentricism |
e. | relativism |