Cognitive Editing Occurs When a Partner Hears Something ________ but Responds

question 24

Multiple Choice

Cognitive editing occurs when a partner hears something ________ but responds in a ________ way.

• A) positive; neutral or negative
• B) positive; negative
• C) negative; positive
• D) negative; neutral or positive

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Definitions:

Geert Hofstede

A Dutch social psychologist known for his research on cross-cultural groups and organizations, especially for developing the cultural dimensions theory.

Uncertainty Avoidance

A cultural dimension that describes the extent to which a society tolerates ambiguity and uncertainty, favoring clear rules and stability.

Individualism-Collectivism

A dimension of cultural variation that reflects the degree to which a society emphasizes individual goals and self-expression versus group goals and interdependence.

Masculinity-Femininity

A dimension of culture that reflects the distribution of emotional roles between the genders; it contrasts competitiveness versus care and quality of life.