OPELA Cultural Competence and Sensitivity 3

Question 1

A student uses an honorific title when addressing a peer, which others find overly formal. This behavior most likely reflects:

Accepted Answer

A cultural background where formal address is a sign of respect

Answer

Many cultures use formal titles as a standard sign of respect, and this behavior should be interpreted charitably.

Question 2

Ethnocentrism is best defined as:

Accepted Answer

Judging another culture solely by the standards of one's own culture

Answer

Ethnocentrism involves using one's own culture as the benchmark to evaluate others, often leading to bias.

Question 3

In the US academic context, 'office hours' are generally understood as:

Accepted Answer

Optional times when students can meet instructors for academic support

Answer

Office hours are designated times professors are available for student consultations, but international students may be unfamiliar with this informal norm.

Question 4

Which scenario best illustrates a microaggression?

Accepted Answer

Asking an Asian-American student 'Where are you really from?'

Answer

This question implies the person is not truly American, subtly communicating that they are perpetual foreigners regardless of their nationality.

Question 5

A student from a culture where elders are never questioned openly disagrees with their professor in class. For this student, this action likely represents:

Accepted Answer

A significant cultural adjustment and act of intellectual courage

Answer

In cultures with high power distance, openly challenging authority figures is taboo, making this a culturally significant act.

(OPELA) Online Post-Enrolment Language Assessment Practice Test

(OPELA) Online Post-Enrolment Language Assessment Practice Test

OPELA Cultural Competence and Sensitivity 3