Speech Intro

At what age do people, on average, begin receiving specialized attention based on physical attractiveness?

4

Dropping the "g"on words like "goin," "comin," and "leavin" is an example of what vocal aspect of delivery?

Articulation

The ability to alter behavior in order to adapt to new situations and to relate in new ways when necessary is a definition of

Behavioral flexibility

A list of sources used in your presentation is called the

Bibliography

Which of the following is in correct APA format?

COLON

Which of the following is not a method recommended in the book for gathering inferences about an audience from questionnaires?

Determine the audience members' astrological signs to indicate their states of minds

Empathic listening differs from active listening in that

Empathic listening adds the goal of understanding

Which of the following statements about delivery is false?

Good delivery decreases the audience's capacity for handling complex information

Which of the following is the best examples of how role affects perception?

I am honor student and president of student body

According to William Schultz, three interpersonal needs that are satisfied through interaction with others are

Inclusion, affection, and control

A mode that requires practice; allows ample eye contact, movement, and gestures; and discourages responding to audience feedback is the

Memorized Mode

A person groups stimuli into meaningful units during which part of perception

Organization

A tentative plan in the form of an outline for arranging the main points in your speech

Rough Draft

Which of the following is the best example of selective attention?

She immediately spotted the guy with the earring who looked so much like someone she had known before.

A distance of ten feet between two people talking is what Edward T. Hall referred to as

Social Distance

Which of the following is an example of a purpose/thesis for an informative speech?

This afternoon I will show you how you can mix three common household products to create your own antiseptic.

A sentence outline uses complete sentences. Which of the following examples fits that description?

We have to overcome our "bigger is better" notion that has been encouraged during most of this century.

He acts very interested in her, stands close, looks deep into her eyes, and brings her drinks during the party. She observes his words and actions and dares to believe that he is falling in love with her on this first meeting. Which of the following questions would an expert on nonverbal communication NOT ask?

Why shouldn't I just go home with this guy? All the nonverbal cues indicate interest and sincerity

Which of the following would be a good example of self disclosure?

You tell the person that you meet that your parents were originally from Mississippi.

A relationship in which the two people are very similar is called

a symmetrical relationship

Which association below is not part of the textbook definition of interpersonal relationships?

affectionate towards each other

Language that puts down people for being young or old is

ageist language

As the woman shaded her eyes with her open hand on her brow, she said, "Wow, is it ever bright out here." The nonverbal cue here is

an illustrator

According to the textbook, first impressions

are based on comparisons to ourselves.

Leslie really likes coffee-flavored ice cream. This would be an example of

attitude

Michael and Victorias relationship is not doing well. She is avoiding Michael's work place. What stage of relationship deterioration are they likely experiencing?

avoiding

When you paraphrase the speaker's message and intent, ask questions, or invite corrections, you are

checking your understanding or perception of the speaker

If I notice that Heng and Yolanda are often together and I "fill in" my inference that they are now lovers, then I am illustrating the concept of perception called

closure

When reducing communication apprehension, this approach boosts confidence through positive thinking.

cognitive modification

Based on research reported in chapter 5, to enhance the chance that children will process complex and ambitious information with less anxiety parents should

create an environment where multiple topics are discussed in the family.

When you analyze the speaker and the situation to make judgements about the message presented, you are engaging in

critical thinking

Which of the following is not required for individual brainstorming?

critically evaluate every choice before listing

Raymond gave his persuasive speech on why you run a West Coast football offense to his general population speech class. Raymond likely didn't do what part of speech preparation?

demographic analysis

Dialogic communication is best described as

discussion

Erving Goffman's theory on self-presentation is based on what type of perspective?

dramaturgy

Carmella and Jésus are sitting in a coffee shop having a friendly conversation. What descriptor of their communication interaction is most accurate?

dyadic communication

Which of the following activities does NOT occur in perception?

exploration

A belief is a deeply rooted attitude that governs our values. True or False?

false

A systematic arrangement of symbols, letters, or words is called nonverbal communication. True or false?

false

Aggressiveness is the same thing as argumentativeness. True or false?

false

Communication is the simple transmission of information from one person to another. true or false?

false

Communication play a minor role in fulfilling the purposes of a democratic society. true or false?

false

Critical listening is an advanced type of empathic listening. true or false

false

Demographic analysis is the process of discovering whether the audience is captive or voluntary.

false

Encoding is assigning meaning to an idea or thought. true or false?

false

Paraphrasing is the repetition of a message in the same words. true or false?

false

Pseudolistening is not really a barrier to effective listening, but rather a strategy to avoid listening when you do not want to. true or false?

false

To get the audience to remember your three main points is an example of a long-range goal. true or false?

false

Children with higher levels of language development are more likely to

have more efficient working memory.

Tinnitus is something that would be most likely to affect your

hearing

In what stage do first impressions and the sizing up of another person occur?

initiation

When you look at yourself in the mirror and decide that you need to comb your hair, you are using what context of communication?

intrapersonal communication

Juan, who is majoring in political science, is giving a speech in class about the Electoral College. During his speech, he often talks very intimately about the legal functions and rules of the Electoral College. Justin ultimately bores his audience and does not get a very strong grade. What error might Justin have committed with his language usage?

jargon

The phrase "This will be on your quiz Friday" and "The second type of listening is..." are examples of

lecture cues

When using gestures in a presentation, you should

make your gestures big and broad

James is at home watching a politically oriented discussion show on cable TV. One of the commentators is making arguments that are faulty, which makes James very angry. But James cannot express that to the commentator on TV. James is feeling the frustrations of which context of communication?

mass context

Kelly is listening intently to her friend, Sheri, talk about her boyfriend who is leaving for a year to serve in the Army. Kelly says "mmm-hmm" during the conversation to show Sheri that she is listening. She is communicating using

paralinguistics

Which of the following is NOT cited in the book as one of the three reasons differences in perception occur?

presenting eating habits

A speech claims that because solid waste is overcoming our city streets, we need to consider recycling. Which pattern of speech organization is being used?

problem/solution pattern

Enunciation is a delivery term that means

pronunciation and articulation

A woman who wears an engagement ring, a sorority pin, and an expensive gold bracelet is communicating nonverbally through artifacts? true or false?

true

American audiences tend to appreciate eye contact, and eye contact tends to improve source credibility true or false

true

An important principle to remember about gaining and maintaining attention is to always relate your strategy to your topic. true or false?

true

Communication scholars believe that people are the product of messages other send to them. true or false?

true

Connotative meaning refers to the individualized, personalized meaning that we give to a word. true or false?

true

How you perceive yourself plays a central role in communication. true or false?

true

In nonverbal communication we use a variety if cues to communicate the same meaning. true or false?

true

Linking your feelings to your behavior will help you gesture more naturally. true or false?

true

Speakers with poor delivery are fidgety, nervous, monotonous, and they maintain little eye contact and little animation or facial expression. true or false?

true

The Sapir-Whorf hypothesis states that our perception reality is shaped by our language. true or false?

true

The first principle of outlining is that all items of information in the outline should be directly related to your purpose. true or false?

true

To say that "fraternity members are rich" is a violation of the general semanticist's notion of indexing. true or false?

true

Using word concepts in a questionnaire is a way to discover audience attitudes toward specific issues. true or false?

true

`Appropriate distance is culturally determined. true or false?

true

As he drove out of the driveway, he saw his wife waving but did not realize that she wanted him to stop to avoid running over the tricycle. He thought she was just waving good-bye. The problem in this nonverbal episode is that we

use the same cues to communicate a variety of meanings.

Wisdom, freedom, and security are all examples of

values

Which of the following is not one of the four bodily aspects of speech delivery?

vocal variety

Which of the following best exhibits critical thinking?

you are able to use what you know to apply standards to what you hear and decide the merits of the message.

Which relational dialectic involves tensions surrounding the need for consistency in a relationship as well as "newness and novelty?"

stability and change

The term that refers to the arrangement of words is

syntax

Communication by touch is called

tactile communication

The preliminary organization for your outline is planned with

the rough draft

Robert gave his informative speech on "the environment." What is a valid critique of this speech?

the topic is too broad

Which of the following is not a function of a speech introduction?

to state a brief summary of the main arguments you will be presenting

The same bottom-feeding fish known as bullheads in Minnesota are called catfish in Ohio. This language phenomenon is classified as

regionalism

Paraphrasing is the act of

repeating what you think you heard in your own words

In relationships formalized patterns of actions or words that are followed regularly and are indicators of relational uniqueness are called

rituals

Semantics can be defined as the

science of meaning in language

When you remember how wonderful your mother was but forget how often she made you feel inadequate, then you are exhibiting the perception called

selective retention

Communication begins with the

self