The Selection Committee Is Looking Over the Résumé of Abdul

question 5

Multiple Choice

The selection committee is looking over the résumé of Abdul Ishtar,an applicant for the Dean of the College position.His records show he was born and raised in South Yemen,but has lived in the U.S.for the past 25 years.He has chaired the psychology department of a regional university for the past 12 years and his letters of recommendation are excellent.Some committee members express concern about the ability of a man raised in an Islamic culture to treat women fairly and objectively.Their resistance results in his exclusion as a finalist.Which barrier to effective interpersonal communication does this example reflect?

• A)ethnocentrism
• B)different communication codes
• C)stereotyping and prejudice
• D)assuming similarity

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Definitions:

Goal Attainment

The successful achievement or reaching of predetermined objectives or targets.

Goal Setting

The method of pinpointing objectives that are specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and have a clear timeframe.

Triadic Reciprocal Causation

A concept from social cognitive theory that explains human behavior through the interplay between personal factors, behavior, and the environment.

Social Cognitive Theory

A hypothesis that suggests people can develop new actions by observing and replicating the behaviors of those around them.