04:189:101 Study Guide - Final Guide: Culture Shock, Ethnocentrism, Stereotype

• School: Rutgers University
• Department: Communication and Informatio
• Course: 04:189:101
• Professor: Linardopoulos

Document Summary

Complex combination of common symbols, knowledge, folklore, customs, language, information processing patterns, rituals, habits, and other behavioral patterns that link and give a common identity to a particular group of people at a particular point in the time. Complex/multifaceted expectations & norms based on religions, economy, etc. Subject to change cultural expectations & norms change over time. High-context cultures: have an indirect communication style, value politeness, rely on nonverbal, contextual information, are often concerned with face-saving and are unlikely to publicly criticize others. Low-context cultures: have a direct communication style, value assertion, ask direct questions to get to know others and do not hesitate to speak out about themselves, are seldom concerned with face-saving. Ethnocentrism one"s culture is superior to a different culture. Prejudice preconceptions that lead to certain behaviors implying bias. Stereotyping generalized idea of a group based on preconceived notions. Classifying in and out groups classifying people based on perceived characteristics of relatability.