The degree to which members of a culture feel threatened by ambiguous situations and try to stay away from them is known as ____________.a. power distance b. code-switching c. uncertainty avoidance d. assimilation c. uncertainty avoidance

a. power distance
b. code-switching
c. uncertainty avoidance
d. assimilation


c. uncertainty avoidance

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Which statement is an example of using I-statements to own one’s feelings?

a. “I feel the benefits of coming out to my family outweigh the risks.” b. “I feel so ashamed that I never visited my grandmother before she died.” c. “I feel certain that my partner will listen respectfully and empathically.” d. “I feel that telling my sister about my mental health will deepen our relationship.”

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Use one of the techniques provided in the book for generating ideas. Once you've completed the

activity, discuss which activity you chose. What did you like about it? What did you dislike about it? When would you use this technique again? What will be an ideal response?

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High-context listeners pay closer attention to _____ than low-context listeners

A) statistics B) nonverbal cues C) verbal cues D) personal anecdotes

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Provide an example that illustrates each of the three factors that influence the strategies used to manage dialectical tensions.

What will be an ideal response?

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