In Order to Increase His Perceptual Accuracy, Brad Tries to Look

question 459

Multiple Choice

In order to increase his perceptual accuracy, Brad tries to look at friends and family members as if they were persons he has just met for the first time.He is trying to

• A) interrupt habituation.
• B) create perceptual sets.
• C) classify people into the ten personality types.
• D) better understand his motives and emotions.

Recognize the differences in verbal and non-verbal communication practices across various cultures, including high and low context cultures.

Appreciate the existence of variations within cultures and the importance of not stereotyping.

Acknowledge the role of cultural behaviors and values in communication, especially in international contexts.

Identify strategies for effective intercultural communication.

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Definitions:

Maladaptive

Behaviors or thought patterns that are counterproductive to an individual's wellbeing or adaptation to their environment.

Stresses

States of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances.

Everyday Demands

The regular pressures and requirements of daily living that individuals need to manage or satisfy.

DSM

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a comprehensive classification of officially recognized psychiatric disorders, used by healthcare professionals in the U.S. and other countries.