Cliff Notices That a Study-Abroad Student Bows Instead of Shaking

question 17

Multiple Choice

Cliff notices that a study-abroad student bows instead of shaking hands when introduced. Cliff thinks to himself, "This is not what I expected, and it's not even the correct thing to do when introduced." Cliff is evaluating the study-abroad student based on which criteria of flexible intercultural communication?

• A) Appropriateness
• B) Effectiveness
• C) Communication adaptability
• D) Communication creativity

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Definitions:

Extinction

The process by which a previously learned behavior diminishes in frequency or disappears as a result of the absence of reinforcement.

Spontaneous Recovery

A phenomenon in classical conditioning where a previously extinguished response re-emerges after a period of non-exposure to the conditioned stimulus.

Psychodynamic

A psychological perspective that emphasizes the influence of the unconscious mind on behavior.

Humanistic

Relating to or supporting the principles of humanism, emphasizing the value and agency of human beings, individually and collectively.