Question 1

Which of the following statements is true of face-restoration?

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A)   It is the typical face strategy across collectivistic cultures, particularly in Japan.
B)   It is the face strategy used to preserve autonomy.
C)   It is used to defend and support other person's need for inclusion.
D)   It often involves self-effacement.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

Ting-Toomey maintains that certain cultural types choose particular styles of negotiating conflict. Discuss these styles with respect to the cultures.

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Ting-Toomey's theory suggests that diffe...

Question 3

According to Harry Triandis, which of the following statements is true of the Japanese?

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A)   They assume that every person is unique, and they reduce uncertainty by asking questions to the point of cross-examination.
B)   They believe that group-based information is less important than unique individual differences.
C)   They value collective needs and goals over individual needs and goals.
D)   They are governed by the personal rules of a freewheeling self that is concerned with individual rights.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 4

How might Baxter and Montgomery respond to Ting-Toomey's face-negotiation theory?

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Baxter and Montgomery might respond to T...

Question 5

Classic examples of collectivistic cultures are ________.

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Asian cultures such ...

Question 6

Identify a true statement about face-giving.

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A)   It is the characteristic face strategy across collectivistic cultures.
B)   It is the facework strategy used to stake out a unique place in life.
C)   It is used to defend against loss of personal freedom.
D)   It is likely to cause embarrassment or humiliation of others in public.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Knowledge is the most important dimension of facework competence.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Reflect on a conflict that you experienced or are currently experiencing. How would you describe the facework and modes of conflict management employed? Are Ting-Toomey's predictions supported or undermined by your experience?

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Reflecting on a recent conflict I experi...

Question 9

How might gender affect an individual's facework? What might be the implications of gender differences within cultures for face-negotiation theory?

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Gender can affect an individual's facewo...

Question 10

Oetzel and Ting-Toomey claim that ethnic or cultural background is a better predictor of conflict styles than self-construal.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Explain Oetzel and Ting-Toomey's recent discovery that self-construal is a better predictor of conflict styles than ethnic or cultural backgrounds.

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Oetzel and Ting-Toomey's recent discover...

Question 12

Stella Ting-Toomey and her colleagues were surprised to discover that Asian students were more partial to integration than were their American counterparts.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 13

A classic example of a collectivistic culture is:

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A)   the United States.
B)   Japan.
C)   England.
D)   Australia.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

The conflicting style that is NOT typical of individuals from collectivistic cultures is:

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A)   avoiding.
B)   dominating.
C)   obliging.
D)   compromising.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 15

A criticism of the research methodology used by Ting-Toomey and John Oetzel involves:

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A)   their reliance on an American sample.
B)   the use of self-report survey data.
C)   their use of an interpretive lens for analysis.
D)   a very limited subject pool.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 16

In Griffin's presentations of both constructivism and face-negotiation theory, studies considering problems with undependable group members are featured. Compare the results of the two experiments and the theories they are meant to test.

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In Griffin's presentations of both const...

Question 17

The term "face" is defined as:

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A)   a psychological image that can be granted and lost and fought for and presented as a gift.
B)   the public self-image that every member of society wants to claim for himself/herself.
C)   the projected image of one's self in a relational situation.
D)   All of the answers are correct.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 18

A low-context culture wherein people look out for themselves and their immediate families is referred to as a(n) ________.

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individualistic culture

Question 19

In the context of conflict styles, accommodating or giving in to the wishes of another in a conflict situation is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

obliging

Question 20

In the context of self-construal, the interdependent self values we-identity and emphasizes relational connectedness, and is therefore closely aligned with collectivism.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 35: Face-Negotiation Theory

Which of the following statements is true of face-restoration?

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Ting-Toomey maintains that certain cultural types choose particular styles of negotiating conflict. Discuss these styles with respect to the cultures.

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According to Harry Triandis, which of the following statements is true of the Japanese?

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How might Baxter and Montgomery respond to Ting-Toomey's face-negotiation theory?

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Classic examples of collectivistic cultures are ________.

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Identify a true statement about face-giving.

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Knowledge is the most important dimension of facework competence.

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Reflect on a conflict that you experienced or are currently experiencing. How would you describe the facework and modes of conflict management employed? Are Ting-Toomey's predictions supported or undermined by your experience?

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How might gender affect an individual's facework? What might be the implications of gender differences within cultures for face-negotiation theory?

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Oetzel and Ting-Toomey claim that ethnic or cultural background is a better predictor of conflict styles than self-construal.

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Explain Oetzel and Ting-Toomey's recent discovery that self-construal is a better predictor of conflict styles than ethnic or cultural backgrounds.

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A classic example of a collectivistic culture is:

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The conflicting style that is NOT typical of individuals from collectivistic cultures is:

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A criticism of the research methodology used by Ting-Toomey and John Oetzel involves:

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In Griffin's presentations of both constructivism and face-negotiation theory, studies considering problems with undependable group members are featured. Compare the results of the two experiments and the theories they are meant to test.

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The term "face" is defined as:

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A low-context culture wherein people look out for themselves and their immediate families is referred to as a(n) ________.

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In the context of conflict styles, accommodating or giving in to the wishes of another in a conflict situation is known as ________.

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