Which of the Following Statements Pertaining to Differences in Cultures

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements pertaining to differences in cultures across the world is true?

• A) Patting a child on the head is a grave offense in Thailand or Singapore, since the head is revered as the location of the soul.
• B) In an Oriental culture, touching another person is considered a sign of warmth and friendship.
• C) Carrying on a conversation with your hands in your pockets makes a good impression in France, Belgium, Finland, and Sweden.
• D) It is rude to leave anything on your plate when eating in Egypt.

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Definitions:

Perceptual Redundancy

The presence of more sensory information than is necessary for the recognition or understanding of an object or concept.

Weber's Law

A principle in psychology that states the smallest change in a stimulus that can be detected is a constant proportion of the original stimulus's intensity.

Volley Principle

Principle addressing limitations of the frequency theory of hearing, stating that a cluster of nerve cells can fire neural impulses in rapid succession, producing a volley of impulses.

Perceptual Set

A predisposition or readiness to perceive something in a particular way.