Shon and Ja (1982) Presented a Case of a Malaysian

question 27

Multiple Choice

Shon and Ja (1982) presented a case of a Malaysian mother from a lower class whose son wanted to date the daughter of a higher-class family. The mother from the higher class served tea and bananas, and they talked about everything but their children. The mother from the lower class told her son that he could not date the other woman's daughter because of her ability to

• A) understand high-context communication.
• B) understand low-context communication.
• C) read minds.
• D) see that her son would not feel comfortable with this woman.

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Definitions:

Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)

Part of the PNS that regulates the functioning of internal organs and glands.

Neurons

Nervous system cells that communicate by sending electrical and chemical signals.

Esophagus

The muscular tube that transports food and liquids from the mouth to the stomach, playing a key role in the digestive system.

ENS

The Enteric Nervous System (ENS) is a network of neurons lining the gastrointestinal tract, controlling digestion and gut function independently of the central nervous system.