When Asked to Rate the Importance of Various Attributes in a Romantic

question 3

Multiple Choice

When asked to rate the importance of various attributes in a romantic partner,individualistic cultures rated _____ high.

• A)intelligence
• B)dependability
• C)conscientiousness
• D)humor

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Definitions:

Lengel-Daft Contingency Model

A theoretical framework suggesting that the effectiveness of communication processes and mediums varies according to the uncertainty and complexity of the situation.

Rich Medium

Communication channels with the capacity to convey messages in a more understanding and effective manner through immediate feedback, multiple cues, and personalization.

Grapevine Distortion

The alteration or misinterpretation of messages as they pass through informal communication channels within an organization, often leading to misinformation.

Media Richness Hierarchy

A concept categorizing communication media according to their capacity to effectively convey information, ranging from rich media like face-to-face interactions to lean media like text messages.