Speech Exam 2 quiz answers

Instead of focusing on the speaker in positive ways, _____________ focus on themselves and their interests.

conversational narcissist

When you want to understand and connect with another person, you should use ____________.

empathetic listening

According to the Science of Persuasion video, which is an example of consensus?

A hotel leaving a sign to reuse towels in the bathroom

Based on the idea of reciprocity in persuasion, which is an example of this?

A pharmaceutical rep giving gifts to doctors before pitching a new drug.

According to the Science of Persuasion video, which is not a shortcut of persuasion?

Authenticity

Which leadership style relies on legitimate, coercive, and reward power to influence others?

Authoritarian

According to the article, What Great Listeners Actually Do, which of the following is NOT an example of the difference between an average listener and a great listener?

Being able to repeat what others have said, word-for-word

According to the passive-aggressive article, all but which of the following are tactics to deal with a passive-aggressive person?

Call them out in front of other people where they can't lie

According to the Persuasive Speaking Organization video, a major difference in your persuasive speech from your informative speech is what?

Call to Action

Carlos usually spends a lot of time surfing. He values the time he has in the ocean alone with his thoughts and the waves. It's something he really feels like he needs. He recently met a very exciting woman named Amy. He is thrilled by the time they spend together, but he feels surfing, a significant part of his identity, is now being neglected. What type of tension is he most likely feeling?

Connection vs. Autonomy

_______________ refers to the believability of a speaker

Credibility

According to research, satisfaction is high in teams led by which kind of leader?

Democratic

According to most structured problem-solving approaches developed in the last century, which of the following steps should be the first task of a problem-solving group?

Determine the groups goals

Which of the following strategies is least likely to discourage the effects of groupthink?

Discouraging all forms of conflict between group members.

____________ evidence is supporting material that evokes fear , anger, pride, sympathy, or reverence in the audience.

Emotional

According to the '!' video, 73% of all exclamation points were made by _______ and only 27% were made by __________.

Females, Males

According to the Win-Win podcast, a great strategy for starting a hard conversation is which of the following?

Frame it in a positive way

According to the reading, which's men's movement is characterized by seeking to restore the macho and independent image of men in culture?

Free Men

According to the Empathy article, which of the following is something you should say to a grieving person?

I am thinking of you and wishing you strength through this difficult time

According to the NYT Listening article, which listening technique is defined by pretending you're doing improv, and that you can only react in the moment to what the other person is saying, rather than planning out the next three steps in the conversation.

Improv Approach

According to the Win-Win podcast, what is the difference between arguing and conflict resolution?

In arguing , its all about winning

According to the reading, 'Women smile more often than men and Caucasian women do this more than African-American women. This is an example of which nonverbal code?

Kinesics

According to the passive-aggressive article, which of the following does passive-aggressive behavior NOT look like?

Lying often

According to the article, "Ethos, Pathos, and Logos" how can you improve your pathos?

Match what you are saying with your body language, face and eyes. People often mirror emotions so by matching your body language with your words you increase the chance of triggering the desired emotions.

According to the reading, numerous studies have shown that there are many more sexual terms used for women than men. For example, one study found that there are 220 terms for sexually promiscuous women and 22 similar terms for men. This is an example of which aspect of the negative bias towards women?

Naming Men and Women

According to the reading which of the following is not a key difference in terms 'sex' and 'gender'?

One has to do with intercourse between people.

According to the reading, 'women tend to use more listening noises or back-channeling. Such noises are "mmm", "ah", and "oh" and are often accompanied by nodding the head. Often they mean, "I am listening and following what you are saying. Keeping going" This is an example of which nonverbal code?

Paralanguage

_______________ is the process of motivating someone. through communication, to change a particular belief, attitude, or behavior.

Persuasion

According to the reading, 'males typically have access to gender space. In the homes of many heterosexual couples, the father has a den and a garage that was for his use only. Mothers are often limited to shared space such as the kitchen and living areas. Not only is there a lack of private space, but also the tasks associated with each (cooking in the kitchen) are work as opposed to the hobbies that take place in the garage (rebuilding cars). This is an example of which nonverbal code?

Proxemics

_____________ is the process of deliberately revealing information about oneself that is significant and that would not normally be known by others.

Self-disclosure

According to the Working in Group video, you should assign tasks in a group according to what?

Strengths

According to the Win-Win podcast, a good technique to defuse a charged argument is to:

Take a time-out and come back when you are calm.

For which of the following situations would empathetic listening be the most effective listening strategy?

Talking with a parent about their health issues

According to the Ethos, Pathos and Logos article, how can you improve your ethos during the speech?

Tell personal stories that show the audience that you follow own recommendations because they are more likely to believe you on other points that cannot easily be confirmed.

____________ credibility is acquired after a speaker has finished a speech.

Terminal

Which is the most true of love languages?

The best way to express a love language to a partner is in the love language he or she prefers.

According to the article, which of the following is NOT a way in which the English language demonstrates a positive bias toward the masculine and a negative bias toward the feminine?

The gender pay gap

According to the NYT Listening article, when you do talk, you should be honest with yourself about what's really motivating you to say what you're about to say. There is a useful acronym to keep in mind when you're talking to someone: W.A.I.T. It stands for what?

Why Am I Talking?

According to the reading, what is a basic belief in Liberal Feminism?

Women and men are alike in important ways and should receive equal treatment.

A democratic leader_________

allows members to be involved in determining the direction of various projects.

According to the Cults video, which type of leadership do the leaders in the video represent?

authoritarian

Rebecca arrives at a local dealership to buy a new car. Right away, the salesperson takes her around the lot and shows her several new models. Rebecca listens intently to the salesperson's pitch for each car. However, she questions whether the salesperson really knows what he's talking about and if he is sincerely interested in helping her. In this instance, Rebecca is engaged in ____________.

critical listening

Communicators seek important but inherently incompatible goals throughout virtually all of their relationships. The conflicts that arise when two opposing or incompatible forces exist simultaneously are called ____________.

dialectical tensions

A groups collective striving for unanimity that discourages realistic appraisals of alternatives to its chosen decision is called _________

groupthink

Which of the following best describes a characteristic of effective self-disclosure?

in most cases it is not a good idea to disclose your deepest secrets to new contacts.

According to the conflict with friends article, it is wise to choose a more public place, like a park or restaurant or coffee shop because:

it is likely to keep the conversation more genial and less likely to result in strong emotional responses, whether it would be raised voices or tearful outbursts.

Samantha is the project manager. However, she has decided to allow her team members to work under their own direction without interference. Which leadership style is Samantha using?

laissez-faire

The style in which the leader gives up the power to dictate, transforming the group into a leaderless collection of equals, is called __________

laissez-faire leadership

According to the passive-aggressive article, passive aggression can lead to more conflict and intimacy issues, because:

many people struggle to have a direct and and honest conversation about the problem at hand.

According to the NYT Listening article, one way to clear your mind and practice being a better listener is to think of listening as what?

meditation

How do online support groups differ from face-to-face supportive encounters?

online support groups allow anonymous self-disclosure

"Reflective Thinking" refers to ________

systematic and structured problem solving

According to the Conflict article, which of the following is NOT a ground rule for fighting fair?

use YOU instead of I language

According to the reading, feminism is a socio-political and philosophical position about the relationships between all of the following except what?

wealth

According to the passive-aggressive article, some common form of passive aggression include all except:

yelling and arguing often