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Relating to Others: Communicating in a Diverse World
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Determine whether each statement is true or false.

1 .       Accepting differences will allow you to expand your horizons and create more options in all areas of your life. [Hint]

 
 


2 .       Stereotype vulnerability occurs when a person believes all the stereotypical comments he/she hears. [Hint]

 
 


3 .       A good way to deal with accepting differences is to read about other cultures and people. [Hint]

 
 


4 .       One cause of prejudice is when it seems easier to blame others when things go wrong rather than accepting responsibility for it. [Hint]

 
 


5 .       It is best to communicate with an aggressive style if the issue is important to you. [Hint]

 
 


6 .       Visual-spatial communicators favor communication that follows a structure or a system. [Hint]

 
 


7 .       As the speaker, you should take focus not only on being clear, but also on your listener's style. [Hint]

 
 


8 .       While you are in school you can't afford to spend time with friends and family. [Hint]

 
 


9 .       When giving constructive criticism it is better to be vague about the behavior you're criticizing so as not to hurt the other's feelings. [Hint]

 
 


10 .       Both men and women can be targets of sexual harassment. [Hint]

 
 






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