Distinguish Between Monogamy,polygamy,polyandry,and Polygyny as Covered in Chapter 12

question 46

Essay

Distinguish between monogamy,polygamy,polyandry,and polygyny as covered in Chapter 12.Which do we have as a U.S.cultural norm?

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Definitions:

Intercultural Communication Competence

Ability to adapt one’s behavior toward another in ways that are appropriate to the other person’s culture.

Tolerance For Uncertainty

The degree to which an individual is comfortable with ambiguity, unknown situations, and the unpredictability of life.

Rigid Rules

Strict and inflexible guidelines or norms that dictate behaviors or operations, leaving little to no room for adaptation or discretion.

Laissez-Faire

An economic philosophy of free-market capitalism that opposes government intervention.