Answer the following questions in a total of 350 to 500 words.
Consider the communication you have shared with those outside of your culture. Explain how your communication may differ with those individuals. How do social categorization and stereotyping influence the way we communicate with others?
Describe the difference between race and ethnicity.
Describe the difference between discrimination and prejudice.
Think about all of your friends and make a list of those with whom you feel close. Identify any friends on the list who are from other cultures. Do you believe your friendships are affected by your implicit bias? Why or why not?
APA formatting is not required for this assignment, but solid academic writing is expected.
Please refer to the assignment rubric for specific details regarding the assignment criteria and expectations.
Category: Multicultural Communications
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Title: Cross-Cultural Communication and Implicit Bias in Friendships
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“Understanding the Complexities of Human Behavior and Communication: Exploring Diversity, Social Class, and Social Groups”
Assignment Instructions
Human behavior is complex by nature. Communication is one aspect of human behavior that can be particularly complex, especially when things like diversity, social class and social groups, and multicultural factors and influences are involved.
For this assignment, you will write a 4 to 5-page paper (Title Page, 2-3 pages of content, Reference Page) that covers the following information:
Describe what is meant by the terms “diversity” and “socialization.”
Analyze how social class and social groups can affect human behavior and communication.
The paper should be formatted in APA style and should include a minimum of 2 references from the Unitek Online Library.
Please refer to the assignment rubric for specific details regarding the assignment criteria and expectations.