Co-Cultural Theory of Mark Orbe

According to Mark Orbe's Co-Cultural Theory, what is the term used to describe the empowered group of relatively well-off, white, European American, nondisabled, heterosexual men in the United States?

Mark Orbe's Co-Cultural Theory is presented as an extension of which two other theories concerned with unequal power?

In Orbe's framework, what is the term for the combination of a co-cultural group member's preferred outcome and the communication approach they choose to achieve that goal?

How many communication orientations does Mark Orbe's co-cultural theory framework identify?

Which of the following is NOT one of the three preferred outcomes for co-cultural members identified in Orbe's theory?

What does the preferred outcome of 'assimilation' entail for a co-cultural group member?

Which communicative practice involves focusing on similarities and downplaying differences to blend into the dominant society?

A co-cultural member who makes a conscious and consistent effort to be a 'superstar' in the dominant culture is engaging in which assertive assimilation practice?

In the context of aggressive assimilation, what does the practice of 'mirroring' involve?

The preferred outcome of 'accommodation' in Co-Cultural Theory is described as a 'two-way street' and is analogous to which concept from Giles' communication accommodation theory?

An African American student on a predominantly white campus who feels 'we need to be more visible; we need to let students know that we are black, and that isn’t a problem' is practicing which form of nonassertive accommodation?

Which of the following is an example of an assertive accommodation practice?

A person with a disability who says, 'I expect the world to accommodate my wheelchair... I had to learn to face the fact that this is what’s going on for me and I should not have it held against me,' is engaging in which aggressive accommodation practice?

What is the primary goal of co-cultural members who choose the preferred outcome of 'separation'?

The communicative practice of 'avoiding' is characteristic of which communication orientation?

Putting a positive spin on the dominant group's biases, such as an African American man eating chitlins 'with pride,' is an example of which assertive separation practice?

A man in a wheelchair who responds to nosy questions by saying, 'I’ll either try to motor away or really get pissed and I’m not beyond rolling over toes,' is demonstrating which aggressive separation practice?

What research method did Mark Orbe primarily use to develop his theory, which involved enlisting marginalized people as 'co-researchers' and listening to their stories?

How many communicative practices does Orbe's co-cultural theory framework list in total?

Which of the following is NOT one of the four factors identified by Orbe that influence how co-cultural group members interact with the dominant society?

The factor of 'perceived costs and rewards' in Co-Cultural Theory is explicitly linked to which other communication theory?

In the quantitative study by Orbe and Lapinski, how did respondents view the three communication approaches?

The quantitative research by Orbe and Lapinski found a positive relationship between a co-cultural member's desired goals and their communication style. Which style was favored by those who sought assimilation?

According to the critique section, what is a limitation of Co-Cultural Theory regarding the four influencing factors (field of experience, situational context, ability, and perceived costs/rewards)?

What is the primary focus of co-cultural communication research, according to Orbe's definition?

In Co-Cultural Theory, an assertive communication approach is described as a style of what?

A co-cultural member who says, 'I found myself . . . biting my tongue to keep silent' in response to offensive comments is engaging in which nonassertive assimilation practice?

According to the theory, what is a potential negative consequence for a co-cultural member who adopts a nonassertive assimilation strategy?

An African American man who states, 'I love it when people are intimidated by my presence. Although I wouldn’t hurt a fly, white people automatically assume certain things when they see a big black man,' is using which communicative practice?

The communicative practice of 'bargaining' is part of which communication orientation?

Which of the following describes the preferred outcome of 'accommodation'?

A gay man who makes it a practice to 'never talk about sex or get too close to children... so cautious because I don’t want them to think that these stereotypes fit the typical gay person' is engaging in which practice?

Which communication orientation is described as co-cultural members whose abilities are valued working cooperatively and openly advocating for the needs of people in both cultures?

Separatist speech, as described in the theory, is akin to what concept from Giles' Communication Accommodation Theory?

Which of the following is a practice of nonassertive separation?

What is the research commitment of phenomenology as defined in the chapter?

Orbe refers to his informants as 'co-researchers' because they:

Approximately how many marginalized people did Mark Orbe enlist as 'co-researchers' to develop his theory?

The factor of 'ability' as an influence on co-cultural communication suggests what?

What was a fascinating result of the quantitative research by Orbe and Lapinski regarding communication style for those desiring separation?

According to the critique, Co-Cultural Theory is more descriptive than prescriptive. What does this mean?

Which preferred outcome involves insisting on using a language or dialect with which the other is uncomfortable, similar to divergence in CAT?

What is the aggressive assimilation practice of 'dissociating'?

A gay director speaking to parliament who says, 'I did not come to ask for mercy or pity. Let us merge into society,' is demonstrating which Assertive Assimilation practice?

The practice of 'educating others' by explaining co-cultural norms and values is part of which orientation?

According to the critique, what is a primary limitation regarding the theory's research subjects?

What is the central idea behind the 'separation' outcome in Co-Cultural Theory?

A gay man who says he loves to dress 'flamboyant and fun' and brushes off negative comments is using which nonassertive separation practice?

Which communication orientation is often employed by a powerful co-cultural group leader when segregation seems imperative?

What does Orbe's summary statement of the theory emphasize about the adoption of communication orientations?