Human Comm Final

Which type of web address would a "for profit" institution likely have?

.com

Which type of web address would the U.S. Department of Justice likely have?

.gov

Which of the following is most likely an example of an assigned group?

A group of students asked by their RA to repaint the cafeteria

Which of the following statements about syllogisms is FALSE? A syllogism has a major premise. A syllogism has a subjective premise. A syllogism has a minor premise. A syllogism has three parts.

A syllogism has a subjective premise.

Which of the following is most likely to be the topic for a persuasive speech? Additional legislation should be passed to aid handicapped individuals. The provisions of the legislation to protect the handicapped are public policy. The various building requirements for serving the physically challenged are part of the law. What can computers do for the visually impaired?

Additional legislation should be passed to aid handicapped individuals.

Acme company has a mission statement that is open to interpretation. Many stakeholders identify with it. Their mission statement is

Ambiguous

Which of the following is NOT a research-based finding about source credibility?

Audiences are mercifully slow in deciding a speaker's status or source credibility.

Which of the following is NOT one of the steps in the Monroe Motivated Sequence? attention cause visualization action

Cause

A conflict management style that involves negotiation is also known as

Compromise

Which of the following is NOT required for individual brainstorming? Give yourself a limited amount of time. Critically evaluate every choice before listing them. Select items that have the most appeal to you. Select items that have the most appeal to your audience.

Critically evaluate every choice before listing them

Informal communication consists of all of the following EXCEPT the grapevine. emergent networks. natural social interactions. downward communication.

Downward Communication

Gerald has a great deal of expertise about parakeets. He used to work in a pet store that sold over twenty different types of birds. If he was to give a speech on the subject, Gerald might be said to have what type of expertise?

Ethos

When other members value the knowledge or specialized skills of a person, that person has

Expert Power

How you dress during your presentation does not impact your credibility.

False

Keeping questionnaires anonymous reduces the value of the information.

False

People who are perceived as using referent power are seen as less credible.

False

Simply explaining that you conducted research on a topic definitively establishes your credibility.

False

The statement "I don't care; whatever you want to do is fine with me" is likely to be uttered by a democratic leader.

False

Thinking of as many topics as you can in a limited amount of time is called a self-analysis.

False

You should always select a topic area about which you know very little or nothing so that you can learn research skills.

False

Which of the following reasons is NOT given in your text for why you should study small-group communication?

It is more fun to do things in a group than as an individual

The statement "I don't care; whatever you want to do is fine with me" is most likely to be uttered by a

Laissez-faire leader

Nadine was giving a speech at the main intersection of campus, trying to get students to vote for her candidate for state senate. Her speech was very passionate and emotional. What type of arguments might she have been using?

Pathos

A school is what type of organization?

Pattern maintenance

"The University should add public speaking as a graduation requirement" is an example of a proposition of

Policy

The army is what type of organization?

Political

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

Angela tells Richard that he will not receive a raise unless he agrees to give her a massage. This is what type of sexual harassment?

Quid pro quo

When other members of a group admire and respect a person, that person has

Referent Power

Engaging in small talk is a representative behavior illustrating which type of workplace communication competence?

Relationship Maintenance

Orlando gave his persuasive speech on why the class should participate in the campus recycling program. Initially, the views of very few students were changed. However, after a few months, most of the class was participating. Orlando's speech could be said to have

Sleeper effect

Which of the following statements is NOT reflected in the research on source credibility? Source credibility is directly connected with IQ. Poor organization in a setting where good organization is expected will lower credibility ratings. Good delivery can enhance or improve credibility ratings. Speaking with fluency can help credibility ratings from the audience.

Source credibility is directly connected with IQ.

In order to ethically respect your audience, you should

Speak truthfully and accurately

Which of the following is NOT a principle of outlining as described in this chapter on organization? The outline should consist of single units of information. The outline should be an abstract of the speech you will deliver. The outline should indicate the degree of importance of each idea to be presented. The outline should contain a mixture of sentences, phrases, and words.

The outline should contain a mixture of sentences, phrases, and words.

Cora gave an informative speech on the economy. What is a valid critique of this speech?

The topic is too broad

A successful public speaker must adapt the message to the specific audience.

True

An outline indicates degrees of importance by using margins and symbols such as Roman numerals, letters, and numbers.

True

Audience participation is one of the twelve methods given in the text of gaining and maintaining attention.

True

If a group member wants to keep voting on an issue until his or her choice is selected, the member is performing a self-centered function.

True

If an employer asks you, "What traits do you possess that you feel will be an asset to this company?" this would be considered a "bona fide occupational qualification question."

True

In the conclusion, you should tell the audience exactly what they should do as a result of the speech.

True

Moving from abstract to concrete or from general to specific are two ways suggested in the text to narrow a topic.

True

One reason you should learn about small groups is that humans need groups to meet needs they cannot meet as individuals.

True

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

True

You analyze your audience to become more insightful about how you approach your topic.

True

You should reveal to the audience any special qualifications you have as a source.

True

The list of sources used in your presentation is called

a reference list

All of the following are needs fulfilled by primary groups EXCEPT achievement. belonging. inclusion. affection.

achievement

If you encourage the audience to start a new behavior, your persuasive purpose is

adoption

Good movement is

appropriate and purposeful.

To rebut an argument means to

argue against it

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

articulation

Monroe Motivated Sequence steps

attention, need, satisfaction, visualization, action

The definition of dynamism is that the speaker is perceived as

bold, energetic, active, and assertive.

During an interview for a waitress job, the interviewer asks the interviewee if she is married or has any children. This is a violation of the requirement to limit questions to those regarding

bona fide occupational qualifications.

Which of the following does pitch NOT do? changes the meaning of a word or expression affects what audiences perceive as good voices alters the way an audience will respond to words breaks the fluency of a speech

breaks the fluency of a speech

When someone tries to convince listeners to stop smoking, the persuasive purpose is

discontinuance

The mode of delivery that is used most often in the public speaking classroom is the

extemporaneous speech

Which of the following is NOT a function of the conclusion? the brakelight function the summary of the central idea and main points stating the audience action you seek gaining audience attention

gaining audience attention

Vocal aspects of delivery include all of the following EXCEPT pitch. gestures. fluency. rate.

gestures

The sleeper effect refers to the speech

having a delayed message impact because of the separation of speaker from message over time.

When you answer a question in class, you are using which mode of delivery?

impromptu speech

Enunciation is a delivery term that means

pronunciation and articulation

Inappropriate conduct for interviewing a source for your speech would include

recording information on a recorder and with notes whether or not the interviewee knows about the recorder.

A speech on the qualities that make a fine athlete in the sport of soccer is likely to be using which pattern of organization?

topical-sequence pattern

Which of the following is not a way to increase inclusivity in the design slides for a presentation? Make images and text large enough to be seen at the back of the room. Use red and green colors together. Provide a verbal explanation to accompany visual information. Use fonts that are easy to read

use red and green colors together

When trying to select a topic, Preston thought about what he had already experienced. What method did Preston use to select a topic?

surveying a topic

When selecting a topic, if you think about what particular issue currently bothers you, you are

surveying your interest

Formal communication consists of all the following EXCEPT the grapevine. horizontal communication. upward communication. downward communication.

the grapevine

Which statement about eye contact is NOT correct? Eye contact refers to meaningful attention to the eyes and faces of the audience members. Good eye contact can improve the speaker's perceived source credibility. The value of eye contact with audiences and individuals is culturally determined. There is no such thing as too much eye contact.

there is no such thing as too much eye contact

According to the definition of a small group in the book, which of the following would NOT be defined as a small group?

six people working for the same company on various projects in different departments