Finding an appropriate balance between existing norms—which may be old, rigid, or useless—and new, untested norms presents a challenge to well-established groups
True
False
ANS: True
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Advertising promoted “consumption communities” which replaced:
a) industrialization; b) societies of leisure; c) ethnic bonds; d) the industrial age; e) social cohesion
__________ emotions are those that are generated from interacting with others
Fill in the blank with correct word
Barry works as an editor at a large publishing firm. When the group misses a deadline, Barry is always sure to declare, "I finished editing the text that was assigned to me, so I'm not the one to blame!" Barry's behavior best indicates that he belongs to a(n)__________ culture.
A. high-power distance B. collectivist C. individualist D. low-power distance
Which of the following is an example of ethnocentrism?
A. Nadia is homesick and wants to return to her own country. B. Nadia enjoys learning new American norms because they are different from hers. C. Nadia thinks that Americans are rude and too outspoken. D. Nadia doesn't understand why Americans shake hands upon meeting.