How do high uncertainty avoidance cultures handle a deviation from norms?

a. They allow some people to do it, but not others.
b. They create rules to control people’s behavior.
c. They ignore it unless they’re certain it will cause problems.
d. They incorporate it into their culture.


b. They create rules to control people’s behavior.

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What will be an ideal response?

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Avoid using visual aids that are overly complex

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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According to the text, what do religious authorities and TV network executives have in

common?

a. They have various interests to protect—thus making them somewhat suspect as trustworthy authorities on issues related to those interests. b. They have various interests to protect—thus making them very trustworthy authorities. c. They are both involved in the business of prediction and explanation and are consequently both involved in the activity of science. d. They both draw on the tradition established by Copernicus that involves developing sound theoretical hypotheses for one’s actions. e. none of the above

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Arvind's speech is about the injury risks faced by NFL players. He will be most likely to arouse listener interest in the topic if he quotes a(n)

A. well-known sports columnist. B. former high school player. C. expert in sports medicine. D. avid fan of professional football.

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