1. This is a common cultural pattern found in most northern and western regions of Europe and in North America.

2. A flood has hit a small town in England, where Carly lives. She responds to the flood by viewing it as something that is beyond the control of her or her town, and in fact, was predestined. Which destiny value orientation is she endorsing?

3. Cici is most often concerned with her personal achievements, and is rather competitive with classmates. She would tend to have a(n) _____________ construal of self.

4. A culture which confronts a natural disaster, such as floods, by building dams, bridges, and other water-control features, is operating from which people-nature value orientation?

5. On Carlos’ first day as a study-abroad student, he was surprised to find that his instructor asked for student feedback and that at the end of class, the instructor went to lunch with some of the students. Having paid attention in his intercultural communication class, Carlos understands that the culture in which he is now living is a ____________ culture.

6. Caitlyn’s father always decides where to go on vacation and Caitlyn is expected to accept the decision without complaint. Caitlyn’s mother does the packing and is concerned with the quality of the hotel. Caitlyn is in a _____________ family situation.

7. Which group or nation is most likely to emphasize individual initiative and achievement and a future value solution?

8. Camille and Chika have different reactions to their equally poor performances on the first exam of the semester. Camille believes that it is her responsibility to do better and that she must make extra effort on the next exam. Chika believes that destiny or fate was involved and that sometimes external forces shape one’s life events. Camille has a(n) _____________ locus of control and Chika has a(n) ____________ locus of control.

9. A culture which answers the question of the relationship between people and the natural (or supernatural) by emphasizing spiritual transformation or enlightenment, rather than material gain, is operating under which people-nature value orientation?

10. In Cristina’s family, each family member has her or his own room, and when a bedroom door is closed, family members always knock to gain permission before entering. What spatial value orientation does Cristina’s family endorse?

11. The most important value dimension that shapes our sense of self is the individualism-collectivism value dimension.

12. Surface-level cultural artifacts (fashion) change at a faster pace than deep-level cultural elements (beliefs, values).

13. Individuals with an external locus of control tend to emphasize free will, individual motivation, and personal effort and responsibility.

14. People with a vertical self-construal emphasize informal interactions and a direct approach to resolving problems.

15. People operating under a future-oriented time sense are concerned with schedules and planning.