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

1. Culture refers exclusively to geographical or ethnic differences between groups of people.
2. Co-cultural groups and “social communities” often exist within the framework of a larger culture.
3. Context has to do with the number of words in a message.
4. Collectivism involves placing more emphasis on the needs of the group over the needs of the individual.


1. False
2. True
3. False
4. True

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