DEOMI EXAM 3 QUESTIONS WITH
REVISED ANSWERS
What are two ways in which people adapt to other cultures? - Answer- Assimilation and
adaption
Using one's own standards and customs to judge all people, often unconsciously
describes - Answer- Ethnocentric
At which stage of Bennett's developmental model of intercultural sensitivity do people
recognize cultural differences but still attach negative evaluations to those differences -
Answer- Defense
How does the DoD define Cross Cultural Competency - Answer- It is a set of culture-
general knowledge, skills abilities and attributes developed through education training
and experience that provide the ability to operate effectively within a culturally complex
environment. 3C is further augmented through the acquisition of cultural, linguistic, and
regional proficiency, and by their application in cross-cultural contex
What are the four elements or levels of the DoD 3C model - Answer- Self, unit/joint
agency, coalition/host nation, adversary
How does DoD Directive 1350.2 define religion - Answer- A personal set or
institutionalize do system of attitudes, moral or ethical beliefs, and practices that are
held with the strength of traditional religious views, characterized by ardor and faith, and
generally evidence through specific religious observances
What makes the definition of religion offered in DoD Directive 1350.2 a functional
definition - Answer- Because it convey the substance of what a religion does, what it
looks like in action, rather than telling us what religion is
What does the establishment clause of the first amendment of the US constitution mean
to federal government and military - Answer- That the federal government may not
decide which religions are legitimate and which are not
According to DODI 1300.17, when should requests for religious accommodations be
denied - Answer- Unless they have an adverse effect on military readiness, mission
accomplishment, unit cohesion and good order and discipline
, Wha are 5 factors commanders should consider when determining whether to grant a
religious acommodation - Answer- The importance of military requirements, the religious
importance of the accommodation to the requester, the cumulative impact of repeated
accommodations of a similar nature, alternative means available to meet the requested
accommodation, previous treatment of the same or similar request.
What type of religious discrimination is described when another persons religious
practice or values --dissimilar to one's own-- are dismissed as less important - Answer-
Discounting
What type of religious discrimination is described as refusing to associate with people
because of their religious beliefs? - Answer- Exclusion
What three things should the EOA stress to commanders and leaders in order to help
prevent religious discrimination - Answer- Importance of religious faith and the
accommodation thereof, rights of those who do not profess a relic us faith and the
accommodation thereof
What term is defined as 'anyone who sees or otherwise becomes aware of behavior that
appears worthy of comment or action - Answer- Bystander
Bystander effect also known as bystander apathy is best described as - Answer- When
persons are less likely to intervene in a situation when others are present than when
they are alone
What term is used to describe someone who willingly and safely takes action, is aware
of their surroundings, and takes the initiative in situations that are uncomfortable -
Answer- Active bystander
What are some of the reasons that bystanders do not act - Answer- Hard to go against
the Crowd, people may feel that they are risking embarrassment, someone else is more
qualified *thought, doesn't call for help because no one else is doing it
What should be a persons first consideration when deciding to intervene - Answer-
Safety first
What are examples of direct actions associated with bystander intervention strategies -
Answer- Talk to a friend, make up an excuse to help the friend, call the police,
recommend to a bartender that someone had too much to drinks
What is the definition of sexual assault - Answer- Intentional sexual contact
characterized by the use of force, threats, intimidation, or abuse of authority or when the
victim does not or cannot consent
Which term is described as words or overt act indicating a freely-given agreement to
sexual conduct by a competent person? - Answer- Consent
REVISED ANSWERS
What are two ways in which people adapt to other cultures? - Answer- Assimilation and
adaption
Using one's own standards and customs to judge all people, often unconsciously
describes - Answer- Ethnocentric
At which stage of Bennett's developmental model of intercultural sensitivity do people
recognize cultural differences but still attach negative evaluations to those differences -
Answer- Defense
How does the DoD define Cross Cultural Competency - Answer- It is a set of culture-
general knowledge, skills abilities and attributes developed through education training
and experience that provide the ability to operate effectively within a culturally complex
environment. 3C is further augmented through the acquisition of cultural, linguistic, and
regional proficiency, and by their application in cross-cultural contex
What are the four elements or levels of the DoD 3C model - Answer- Self, unit/joint
agency, coalition/host nation, adversary
How does DoD Directive 1350.2 define religion - Answer- A personal set or
institutionalize do system of attitudes, moral or ethical beliefs, and practices that are
held with the strength of traditional religious views, characterized by ardor and faith, and
generally evidence through specific religious observances
What makes the definition of religion offered in DoD Directive 1350.2 a functional
definition - Answer- Because it convey the substance of what a religion does, what it
looks like in action, rather than telling us what religion is
What does the establishment clause of the first amendment of the US constitution mean
to federal government and military - Answer- That the federal government may not
decide which religions are legitimate and which are not
According to DODI 1300.17, when should requests for religious accommodations be
denied - Answer- Unless they have an adverse effect on military readiness, mission
accomplishment, unit cohesion and good order and discipline
, Wha are 5 factors commanders should consider when determining whether to grant a
religious acommodation - Answer- The importance of military requirements, the religious
importance of the accommodation to the requester, the cumulative impact of repeated
accommodations of a similar nature, alternative means available to meet the requested
accommodation, previous treatment of the same or similar request.
What type of religious discrimination is described when another persons religious
practice or values --dissimilar to one's own-- are dismissed as less important - Answer-
Discounting
What type of religious discrimination is described as refusing to associate with people
because of their religious beliefs? - Answer- Exclusion
What three things should the EOA stress to commanders and leaders in order to help
prevent religious discrimination - Answer- Importance of religious faith and the
accommodation thereof, rights of those who do not profess a relic us faith and the
accommodation thereof
What term is defined as 'anyone who sees or otherwise becomes aware of behavior that
appears worthy of comment or action - Answer- Bystander
Bystander effect also known as bystander apathy is best described as - Answer- When
persons are less likely to intervene in a situation when others are present than when
they are alone
What term is used to describe someone who willingly and safely takes action, is aware
of their surroundings, and takes the initiative in situations that are uncomfortable -
Answer- Active bystander
What are some of the reasons that bystanders do not act - Answer- Hard to go against
the Crowd, people may feel that they are risking embarrassment, someone else is more
qualified *thought, doesn't call for help because no one else is doing it
What should be a persons first consideration when deciding to intervene - Answer-
Safety first
What are examples of direct actions associated with bystander intervention strategies -
Answer- Talk to a friend, make up an excuse to help the friend, call the police,
recommend to a bartender that someone had too much to drinks
What is the definition of sexual assault - Answer- Intentional sexual contact
characterized by the use of force, threats, intimidation, or abuse of authority or when the
victim does not or cannot consent
Which term is described as words or overt act indicating a freely-given agreement to
sexual conduct by a competent person? - Answer- Consent
