Speech Ch. 20

Which of the following addresses a belongingness need in Maslow's hierarchy?

Being the new employee in a company

Which of the following statements best reflects an authority value?

"Educating people about the dangers of illegal drug use is best way to prevent drug abuse."

Which of the needs in Maslow's hierarchy is evident in the following statement? "Every day, millions of people struggle to survive with only a bite or two of food."

Survival needs

Which of the following is an effective technique when using motivational appeals?

Appealing to the listener's sense of community

Appeals to the idealistic, caring sides of human nature are never as powerful as self-oriented appeals.

False

Negative emotional appeals, such as fear appeals, will always be more effective than positive emotional appeals.​

False

Which of the following is recommended to ensure the ethical use of motivational appeals?

Speakers should avoid overusing and misusing emotional appeals.

Values influenced and shared with groups and individuals that are the most significant to a person are called:

authority values

A person's ________ values are the most strongly held.

core

If the audience values beauty, freedom, creativity and music, it represents a ________________universal value dimension.

creative

`According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, the highest level is ________.

self-actualization needs

Which of the following is NOT likely to strengthen a speech?

using a high level of fear appeals

People hold and prioritize _________ to perceive connections with issues.

values

Culture can shape values through families, schools, media, and peers.

True

Which of the following accurately describes the effect of word choices in a speech?

Word choice can strengthen a speech. Word choice can enhance persuasion. Word choice can trigger an emotional response.