Explain the Difference Between a High-Context Culture and a Low-Context

question 15

Essay

Explain the difference between a high-context culture and a low-context culture, and provide at least one example of each.

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Definitions:

Systematic Desensitization

is a behavioral therapy technique used to reduce anxiety through gradual exposure to the feared object or situation coupled with relaxation exercises.

Progressive Relaxation

A technique involving the tensing and relaxing of muscle groups in sequence to achieve physical and mental relaxation.

Feared Object

An object or situation that elicits a strong fearful or phobic reaction from an individual.

Token Economy

A behavior modification system that uses tokens as a form of reward for performing targeted behaviors, which can later be exchanged for specific rewards.