In High Context and Collectivistic Cultures,nonverbal Greeting Rituals Often Differ

question 8

Multiple Choice

In high context and collectivistic cultures,nonverbal greeting rituals often differ according to

• A)one's social status.
• B)perceptions of smell and haptics.
• C)the perception and use of gestures.
• D)violations of expectancies.

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Definitions:

Culture

The shared beliefs, customs, arts, institutions, and all other products of human work and thought characterizing a community or society.

Distinguish

To recognize or point out the differences between two or more items, concepts, or phenomena.

Person-Situation Debate

A controversy in psychology concerning whether an individual's behavior is more influenced by personality traits or by situational factors.

Funder's Analysis

An approach or method in psychological study that emphasizes the importance of accurate personality judgment and the conditions under which it can be achieved.