Edward T Hall Analogized That Cultures Are Like Icebergs Because They

question 12

Essay

Edward T. Hall analogized that cultures are like icebergs because they have both visible and hidden parts. Using a cultural group you belong to, discuss an aspect of each part and explain how the hidden culture could complicate communication with someone who is not familiar with you culture.

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Definitions:

Situational Context

The environmental, social, or psychological circumstances that surround a specific event or situation, influencing its outcome.

DSM-5

The fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a classification and diagnostic tool for mental health professionals.

DSM-IV-TR

The fourth edition, text revision of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a guide used by clinicians to diagnose mental disorders.

DSM-III-R

DSM-III-R, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Third Edition, Revised, is a historical version of the American Psychiatric Association's manual, used for diagnosing and classifying mental disorders.