Jim Is Concerned About Nonverbal Communication Issues Related to Cross-Cultural

question 66

Multiple Choice

Jim is concerned about nonverbal communication issues related to cross-cultural communication. He should know ______.

• A) nonverbal communication is the same no matter which country or culture you find yourself in
• B) in certain Arabic cultures, it may be viewed as rude and intrusive to look into another person's eyes
• C) people are more comfortable standing farther away in Japan than in the United States or Venezuela
• D) in the United States, not making eye contact is a sign of respect

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Definitions:

Shaping

A method of positive reinforcement in operant conditioning that rewards closer and closer approximations of the desired behavior.

Negative Punishment

A behavior modification technique where a desirable stimulus is removed following a behavior, with the intention of decreasing that behavior.

Positive Punishment

Adding an undesirable stimulus to decrease a behavior, such as giving extra chores to reduce instances of lying.

Stimulus Discrimination

The learned ability to differentiate between similar stimuli and respond appropriately to each.