Intercultural Confusion, Tension and Misunderstanding Are Caused When

question 64

Multiple Choice

Intercultural confusion, tension and misunderstanding are caused when:

• A) we don't aim to recognise, and then understand, cultural differences.
• B) we are aware of the specific cultural 'rules' of the other party.
• C) the behaviour of the other party differs from our own behaviour.
• D) there is insufficient time to overcome differences.

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Definitions:

Negatively Worded

relates to items or questions in surveys or assessments that are phrased in a manner where agreement indicates a lack or decline of the trait or behavior of interest.

Simplistic

An overly simple view or explanation of something that does not account for all the complexities involved.

Social Desirability

The tendency of respondents to answer questions in a manner that will be viewed favorably by others.

Misrepresent

To give a false or misleading representation of facts or information.