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question 20
if hunter, who is from texas, is really trying hard to communicate as appropriately and effectively as possible with his classmate from saudi arabia, he is operating from which level of competence?
○ incompetent commotion
○ conscious competence
○ unconscious incompetence
○ unconscious competence

question 21
0.2 pts
which of the following characterizes intercultural alliances?
○ orientations of affirmation
○ criticisms of dominant power structures
○ conditions of equilateral power
○ gender and racial inequality

Explanation:

Question 20

To determine Hunter's intercultural communication competence level:

• Incompetent commotion: Implies chaos, not active effort. Eliminate.
• Conscious competence: Involves active, aware effort to communicate effectively (matches Hunter “trying hard” and “operating” to improve).
• Unconscious incompetence: Lacks awareness of inadequacy (Hunter is aware, so eliminate).
• Unconscious competence: Automatic, effortless (Hunter is still trying, so eliminate).

Intercultural alliances address power imbalances (e.g., gender, racial inequality) to promote equity.

• “Orientations of affirmation”: Focuses on positive framing, not alliance goals. Eliminate.
• “Criticisms of dominant power structures”: Describes analysis, not alliance action. Eliminate.
• “Coalitions of equilateral power”: Incorrect term (alliances aim for equitable power, not “equilateral”). Eliminate.
• “Gender and racial inequality”: Intercultural alliances challenge such inequalities to build solidarity. This aligns with their focus on addressing systemic inequities.

Answer:

B. conscious competence

Question 21