A Vice-President of an American Software Company Introduced Himself to a Group

question 31

Multiple Choice

A vice-president of an American software company introduced himself to a group of Korean partners and added "you may just call me John." Although this verbal cue shows the underlying reality that Americans have a high value on informality and equality,it needs adaptation due to the reason that:

• A)John is not a very popular name in Korea.
• B)it is difficult to translate John in Korean language.
• C)customs,hierarchies,and class structure of Korean culture have to be respected.
• D)Korean culture requires that first and last name be used in addressing guests.
• E)it is not appropriate to disclose nicknames in business meetings.

Understand the Stroop effect and its implications on cognitive processes.

Recognize the concept and application of preattentive and attentive processes in perception.

Learn about the limitations and capacities of human attention, including the attentional blink and change blindness phenomena.

Comprehend the concept of problem-solving and awareness of one's own thought process in cognitive psychology.

---

Definitions:

Territory Expansion

The process or policy of a country stretching its boundaries or influence into new areas, often involving colonization, acquisition, or annexation.

Ontario

A province in eastern Canada known for its diverse population, natural landscapes, and as the location of Canada’s largest city, Toronto.

National Bank

A financial institution, chartered by a government, which holds exclusive powers such as issuing currency and regulating other banks, crucial for implementing national monetary policies.

War of 1812

A military conflict fought between the United States and Great Britain from 1812 to 1815, largely over issues of trade and maritime rights.