Cross-Cultural Behaviour in Tourism: concepts and analysis

PhD, Yvette Reisinger, Lindsay Turner

Chapter 5 Perception - all with Video Answers

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Chapter Questions

Problem 1

Explain why the concept of an attitude is less effective in the analysis of tourist-host contact than the concept of perception.

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Problem 2

Identify major characteristics of the perception concept.

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Give three examples of the international tourists' perceptions of the locals at the destination visited. Compare these perceptions with the locals' perceptions of the international tourists at the same destination.

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Problem 4

Explain the ways culture influences perceptions.

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Problem 5

Do you agree with the statement that perceived cultural similarity and familiarity enhances social interaction? Give three examples of the cultural differences between people that make them attractive to each other and enhance their social interaction.

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Problem 6

Identify five objections to using nationality as a variable for differentiating tourists from different cultural backgrounds.

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Problem 7

Give five examples of the positive and negative stereotypes of international tourists. Do you agree that these stereotypes reflect the real characteristics of these tourists?

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Problem 8

Why do we use stereotypes? Why are stereotypes often inaccurate? Why are stereotypes helpful? Why are stereotypes dangerous? Can we modify and/or eliminate stereotypes?

Emily Himsel

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Problem 9

Why is ethnocentrism a problem in a tourism context? Why do we cling to ethnocentrism? How can we overcome ethnocentrism: (a) why learn about others? (b) Why learn about us?

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