Which of the Following Is an Example of a Barrier

question 75

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a barrier in cross-cultural communication?

• A) You are trying to get through to a colleague on the telephone, but you keep getting a buy signal.
• B) Men are less likely than women to indicate that they are unsure about an issue.
• C) The "OK" hand symbol means "all right" or fine in the United States, but is considered an insult in parts of Europe.
• D) Those over the age of 70 are significantly less likely to use any form of social media.
• E) Due to a hurricane affecting the East Coast, all Internet connections are down for thousands of miles.

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Definitions:

Self-Esteem

An individual’s overall subjective emotional evaluation of their own worth, which can affect their mental health and motivation.

Self-Monitoring

The degree to which individuals regulate their behavior to fit social cues and contexts, often adjusting their actions and expressions to appeal to others.

Narrative Transportation Theory

A theory suggesting that when people lose themselves in a story, their attitudes and intentions can be changed to reflect that story.

Elaboration Likelihood Model

A theory explaining how people are persuaded, distinguishing between two main routes to persuasion: central and peripheral.