Your Roommate Is from a High Context Culture

question 2

Multiple Choice

Your roommate is from a high context culture.As a result,which of the following is most likely to be an exchange between the two of you?

• A)You ask your roommate if you can use her hairdryer.She does not want you to,but she says,"I guess so," with a very subtle disapproving expression.
• B)Your roommate asks you if she can use your yoga mat,and you reply,"I will think about it," because you are unsure.
• C)Your roommate does not want you to practice dancing in the living room,so she leaves you a note on your door to let you know.
• D)You ask your roommate why she seems upset with you,and she responds by telling you exactly what she is thinking,providing the whole context for you to understand.
• E)Your roommate does not plan on coming home for dinner and calls ahead of time to tell you.

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Definitions:

Repetitive Behaviors

Actions performed over and over again, which can be a characteristic of certain psychological conditions, such as OCD.

Obsessive Thoughts

Intrusive, unwanted thoughts that often cause distress or anxiety and may lead to compulsive behaviors in an attempt to alleviate the distress.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

A mental disorder where individuals experience repetitive, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and behaviors (compulsions) they feel compelled to perform.

DSM-5

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, a classification and diagnostic tool for mental disorders used by mental health professionals.