If Maria Were Talking to Joe, Who Is from a Low-Context

question 74

Multiple Choice

If Maria were talking to Joe, who is from a low-context culture, she would be advised to expect that

• A) Joe is likely to be conscious of status.
• B) expect that most of Joe's message is in his words and not the context.
• C) expect that most of Joe's message is in context cues and nonverbal communication, rather than in his words.
• D) Joe's culture tends to be uncomfortable with change.

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Definitions:

Structural-Functional

A framework in sociology that views society as a complex system whose parts work together to promote solidarity and stability, emphasizing the interrelations of social institutions.

Social Conflict

A form of struggle or disagreement between individuals, groups, or classes, often arising from opposing interests, needs, and values.

Social Exchange

A theory in sociology and psychology that suggests human relationships are formed by the use of a subjective cost-benefit analysis and the comparison of alternatives.

Symbolic Interaction

A sociological perspective that explores how individuals create meanings through their interactions with others, based on the use of symbols.