Sarah confides in Elizabeth saying, ?Mr. Smith is inflexible when it comes to certain issues. I like a boss who can stand his ground and be firm in enforcing company policy.? Elizabeth reports what Sarah said to Mr. Smith saying,
?Elizabeth said that you were inflexible.? Mr.
Smith is offended by this comment. This example best illustrates which of the following?
A) Meanings are culture-bound.
B) Concrete words are preferable to abstract words.
C) Meanings are context-bound.
D) Connotative meanings may be misunderstood.
d
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In the general adaptation syndrome, the stage in which the physiological alarms are reduced and energy is channeled to those organs that are most capable of handling the tension is called
a. the alarm reaction b. the resistance stage c. the phase of exhaustion d. awfullizing
Relationships are characterized by all of the following except:
a. Individualism versus collectivism b. Universalism versus relativism c. Specific versus diffuse d. Achievement versus ascription