communications test 1

if someone else thought highly of her abilities, beth felt more positive about herself. what is this situation

looking glass self

the ____ culture is one in which most of the information is explicitly stated in the verbal message

low context

a masculine culture values

material success

as communications, when we are open to new information and points of view, we are trying to increase our _____

mindfulness

one function of conclusions, most appropriate in persuasive speeches, is to _____ audiences

motivate

______ is a specific form of support told in a story like form

narrative

a person says, "she thinks that way because she's a woman" this is an example of

overattribution

the trait of ____ is probably universal across all cultures, although it is expressed differently

politeness

what principle of perception suggests that things that are physically close together are perceived as a unit

proximity

which statement about human communication is true

public speakers should focus on managing, not eliminating their fear. This is a correct answer

when attending a lecture and taking notes for your communication class, you are experiencing which type of communication

public speaking

a speaker should do which of the following to relate new information to old information

relate the unfamiliar to the familiar

which of the following benefits to studying human communication are you likely to use every day, in e every encounter

relationship skills

members of cultures high in ____ are generally unhappy, cynical, and pessimistic

restraint

______ are also known as internal summaries

reviews

perfectionism is an example of

self destructive belief

if robin is constantly late, but blames her lateness on other factors to downplay her faults, she is using which error

self serving bias

_____ refers to the biological characteristics that make us men and women

sex

if hal is concerned about the status of his colleagues and who is in charge, he is likely concerned with what context

social-psychological

in lavinia's speech, it was necessary to describe the layout of a hospital. she would likely use the ______ organization

spatial

all of the following are suggestions the text recommends to help you reduce your public speaking apprehension except

standing still

olive didn't mind speaking to her class, but when she gave a speech to the school board, she panicked which apprehension

state communication apprehension

a computer is considered _____ in the communication process

a channel

the speech title on the screen is an example of

a feedforward message

which of the following is an example of a primary source

a research report in an academic journal

the process by which we learn the rules and norms of a culture different from our native culture is

acculturation

_______ have more than one potential meaning

ambiguous messages

in _____ speech, the recipient of an award accepts it and attempts to place the award in some kind of context

an acceptance

in the _____ culture, people define themselves according to their group affiliation

collectivist

jacob defined a term by citing a leading researcher's explanation of the concept. he is using definition by

authority

all of the following behaviors make your speech easy to remember except

avoiding internal summary transitions

a culture in which power is concentrated in the hands of few is considered to

be a high power distance culture

the term "culture" includes a person's

beliefs

maria wasn't aware that her vocal inflection changed with her mood, this is an example of which johari's window pane

blind self

which form of mediated communication is exclusively asynchronous

blogging

when considering the elements of human communication, keep in mind listeners are ______

both receivers and sources

by studying public speaking, you can potentially benfit in all the following areas except

conflict resolution

type of transition is used between major parts of your speech to help listeners follow your organizational structure

connective

in a speech of ______, you would state the meaning of a concept or term or present it in a new and different way

definition

speeches of _____ are speeches in which you show how to do something or how something works

demonstration

which of the following is a type of informative speech

description

rachel shares more information through social media and texting than in face to face situations. this openness may be due to

disinhibition effect

which of the following facets of communication demonstrates its transactional nature

each communication element relates integrally to every other element

the process by which we learn the culture into which we are born in

enculturation

______ is the tendency to see others and their behaviors through your own cultural filters

ethnocentrism

______ are brief specific forms of support that can be real or hypothetical

examples

trait, communication apprehension is experienced only in certain situations, such as public speaking

false

which culture highly values modesty, concern for the relationship and the quality of life, and tenderness

feminine culture

______ refers to the socially constructed roles and behaviors that have been deemed appropriate for men and women

gender

members of _____ cultures do not feel threatened by unknown situations; uncertainty is a normal part of life

high-ambiguity-tolerant

allison is struggling in college, but posts pictures that portray she is having a great time. this demonstrates

image confirming

if elsie does not comment about a speaker, but still shows her feelings, this demonstrates the ____ nature of communication

inevitable

when barb mentions to a coworker that she's interested in meeting him for lunch today, this is a type of ____

interpersonal communication

katie shared personal information with suzy, who later disclosed that information to emma. suzy violated which guideline

keep disclosures confidential

susan compared her university's situation to another university in her state. she is using a

literal analogy

in using examples, illustrations, and narratives, it is important to

stress the relevancy of the material to your audience

according to the text, most important criterion of a good topic is that it is

substantive

when you use ____, you use the opinions of experts or the accounts of eyewitnesses to support your main points

testimony

which of the following is an example of description

the contributions of thomas edison

andrew was well spoken and polite, so his professor saw him as a good student despite the fact that he skipped class

the halo effect

the ____ of a speech is the central idea, theme, or essence of the speech

thesis

what mistake do beginning speakers often make regarding the complexity of their speeches

they often make their speeches too complex

which is, according to the textbook, not ussally seen as aim of informative speeches

to change behavior

ll of the following are functions of an introduction except

to provide evidence to validate your main points

a speech on the types of animals that can make good pets might best be organized in the ____ pattern

topical

a speech on the types of animals that make good pets might best be organized in the _____ pattern

topical

when the professor explains that each person in an interaction is both a sender and a receiver, the reference is to

transactional communication

adequate preparation for a speech can help to reduce communication apprehension related to public speaking

true

to analyze your audience, you should consider sociological factors such as age, gender, and religion

true

when using a testimony, you should stress its unbiased nature

true

you can create closure in the conclusion of the speech by connecting the conclusion with the introduction

true

which of the following is not a general guideline for informative speaking provided in the text

use one level of abstraction

when it comes to using levels of abstraction in speeches, it is best to

use varying levels of abstraction

which of the following is an example of a speech of definition

what is affirmative action

through the process of self disclosure, you reveal information that

you typically keep hidden

the term self concept refers to

your image of who you are