To translate ‘democracy’ or ‘freedom’ from one language into another may cause problems because different cultures may interpret them differently. Which type of translation problem does this example illustrate?

A. Conceptual equivalence.
B. Experiential equivalence
C. Idiomatic equivalence.
D. Vocabulary equivalence.


A. Conceptual equivalence.

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What will be an ideal response?

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Common knowledge is a type of supporting material that relies on __________.

A. the speaker's own experiences and observations B. information and experiences of individuals other than the speaker C. support found in documents that the listeners all deem to be trustworthy D. values and beliefs that listeners generally share

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Which of the following techniques allows group members to offer any ideas they wish and to create a list of all the proposed ideas before any of the ideas are debated?

A. mapping B. brainstorming C. ideawriting D. using the nominal group technique

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Influence over other members is exercised by any and all members of a group.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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