Speech questions

which of these situations describes someone who is communicating nonverbally?

1. Ellen laughs at a television show 2. Kathy shrugs her shoulders when asked a question that she can't answer 3. Juan raises his hands in class

which of the following are examples of artifacts in relation to communication?

1. Jakeem's Rolex watch 2. Michael's tattoo of a bird 3. Emilia's false eyelashes

why are nonverbal cues an important part of communication?

1. Nonverbal cues can provide more meaning than people might realize 2. people often rely on nonverbal cues to understand another person's feelings 3. Wordless messages can help clarify or confirm a verbal statement

which of the following expresses the importance of listening skills in personal and professional relationships?

1. Strong listening skills help you make positive impressions 2. strong listening skills show your partner that you care 3. strong listening skills help you remember important dates and events.

elsa loves her job and has been doing it for over a decade............. which elements of a collectivist culture does Elsa exhibit?

1. Valuing cooperation 2. commitment to community

Pablo is working on a group project with fellow students............. Pablo should do which of the following?

1. he should be aware of possible misinterpretations of his gestures 2. He should show respect for each person's tactile communication and personal space.

Which of the following are recognized benefits of being perceived as physically attractive in a given culture?

1. people take more time to get to know an attractive individual 2. people have a higher regard for information shared by an attractive individual 3. People are more likely to accurately describe the traits of attractive individuals

which of the following shows Javier engaging in selective attention?

1. when he chats with mason about their economics project 2. when he watches the cheerleader perform their cheer

which of the following shows Javier engaging in automatic attention?

1. when the referee blows his whistle to signal the end of the game 2. when he hears the crowd around him cheer and scream

What is a role in perception?

A part a person plays in a social context

Angus is an animator who lives in rural Scotland............. why is this a good example of intercultural communication?

Angus works closely with people from different cultures around the world

Regulation

Dom dislikes what Joe is saying, so he walks away before Joe is finished talking

contradiction

Ella frowns at Gabi but says, "I'm happy to meet you."

which of the following statements explains the difficulty of interpreting nonverbal codes?

Nonverbal codes can be challenging to decode because one code can communicate several meanings

Alfonso is the only man and the only twenty-something in this small post-baccalaureate nursing program................. what is influencing Alfonso's perception?

Physiological differences

which of the following are actions that are part of the process of perceptual checking?

suggesting possible explanations for observed behavior verifying whether explanations for observed behavior are correct describing observed behavior

Today is Scott's first day at a new job...............which of the following would be most beneficial in helping Scott remember important information?

taking notes

How should one react..... tells a racist joke?

tell the person you are offended by the term or joke and explain why

which of the following is an example of the creative function of verbal communication?

telling a ghost story around the campfire.

which of the following choices best defines the term meaning?

the message a person is trying to send and how it is interpreted.

which is an example of jargon?

the patient suffered a myocardial infarction.

Organization-

the process of dividing stimuli into meaningful groups

Interpretation-

the process of giving stimuli meaning

Lucinda and Jeremy are partners on a class presentation......

they didn't discuss the meaning of "visual aids"

Which of the following are nonverbal codes?

time artifacts physical attractiveness

Which statement describes the relationships between verbal and nonverbal communication?

verbal and nonverbal communication messages are both essential for effective interactions.

Latoya is giving a speech to persuade her listeners that action must be taken to fix the school's policy on co-ed housing................ which of the following should Latoya work to improve?

volume and enunciation

which of the following are obvious forms of communication?

waving at a friend calling your mother on her cell phone watching a television show

when does Ahmed's communication take place in a mediated context?

when he emails his mom

Jackson was banned from his favorite television show's message board for using profanity. which type of language was Jackson using?

words that are vulgar, abusive, or disrespectful of sacred things.

which of the following is a cliche?

you win some; you lose some.

Which of the following is an example of physiological features that could affect a persons perception in communicating with others?

being the only person in class with red hair

which of the following are the elements of communication that people use to manage their identify and impression they make?

setting manner appearence

nothing that you donate to your local fire and police funds to "support the hardworking men who care for the community" is an example of which kind of language?

sexist language.

Jillian, kessa, and Yessi are on their school's volleyball team.... which of the following excerpts contains hyperbole?

she was madder than a wet hen.

during his presentation....... Jason said sustained drought is as......... speech did Jason use?

simile

when Aria e-mails Carlos, she is acting as the

source

at a party, tara talks to several neighbors............... which barrier to listening is demonstrated by tara's response to Paul?

status

When Luke is annoyed, he often rolls his eyes without explaining his feelings verbally. Luke's actions are an example of

substitution

which two scenarios are more likely to be seen in an explicit-rule culture than in an implicit-rule culture?

1. A group of young people question societal rules. 2. A family has a meeting to negotiate a fair chore policy

Which of the following statements is true?

Carlos acts as both source and receiverthe channel used in this scenario is email

Matthew is doing research for an oral report. He is studying the language, traditions, and behaviors of Italian people. What is Matthew researching?

Culture

True or false: Nonword symbols, gestures, or vocalizations that communicate meaning are types of verbal codes

False

kai is uncomfortable with confrontation, yet as a business owner he must negotiate with suppliers and deal with unhappy customers........... help him solve his problems?

He could learn techniques for resolving conflicts

Corinne is aware that what ends up online is permanent............ which term best describes Corinne's online activities?

Identify management

James explains the chemistry lab assignment to Lily, and she wants to make sure she understood James correctly..... Lily has _________ what James said.

paraphrased.

Jerry tells his sister, "You buy the cake for Mom's birthday............. This is an example of which function of verbal communication?

Instrumental function

complementing

Jin points to a trash can and says that it smells like it needs to be emptied

Repetition

Kari nods and says, "yes"

Jun Yi is going to Paris. She studies French words and grammar before she goes. What is Jun Yi learning?

Language.

Substitution

Liv is unsure of how to answer a question so she shrugs her shoulders

Emphasis

Mark kisses his daughter while telling her that he loves her

simone and Laura are brainstorming fundraising ideas for their sorority......... what is influencing Simone's and Lauras perceptions and communication?

Present feelings

Mai was born in the United States, but her parents are Chinese immigrants....Good at math but terrible driver..... what type of language do such individuals use to describe Mai?

Racist language.

Gloria's mother was a single mother who worked hard to raise three children and help them go to college....... what is affecting Gloria's perception?

perceptual constancy

Marissa had an argument with her husband and is in an awful mood........ this is an example of which type of perception?

Subjective perception

which is an example of someone who is playing the role of a receiver in communication?

Suki answers an urgent phone call from her sister.

Your professor reminds the class essays are due next Monday as she taps on the due date in the calendar. which statement describes the professor's method of communication?

Tapping on the calendar complements the verbal reminder about the due date.

Wanda was asked to leave class for using vulgar language. Wanda was using?

profanity.

Jillian, kessa, and Yessi are on their school's volleyball team.... which of the following excerpts contains a metaphor?

Your arms were a wall the whole night.

is an expression that has lost originality and force through overuse.

a cliche

which of the following describes the interaction model of communication?

a two-way process in which the source and the receiver exchange messages.

Calvin is resting in a hammock in his backyard and settling in for a late summer afternoon nap.............................. Calvin's effortless response is an example of _______________ attention

automatic

Marla's coworker Kim is a chatterbox............ what kind of listening is Marla doing?

pseudolistening

language degrades someone because of age

ageist

Laura is a young accomplished family physician who looks as though she is in her early twenties..... what type of language is this?

ageist language.

Weston is a speechwriter for a politician in a conservative district..... tax reduction or rulling out a tax increase. what type of language will Weston need to use in the speech?

ambiguous.

which of the following choice represents a connotative meaning for the word snake?

an untrustworthy, treacherous person

Rhonda is giving a speech on the dangers of drilling for natural gas............... what Rhonda is using in her speech?

analytical function

when Keiko turns to Julie and asks, "is it dark in here?" her intent was most likely to

ask Julie to turn on a light

when Julie asks Keiko, "do you like pizza?", the intent of her message is most likely to

ask Keiko if she's hungry

max is in charge of training new telemarketers at his company................... which employees are going to excel during this training session?

attentive listeners

Marta is a college professor who gives daily lectures in a large auditorium. Which of the following terms would be used to describe the space between Marta and her audience?

public distance

A message moves from source to receiver through a medium, or

channel

which of the following is the best definition of the term context in communication?

communicating in set circumstance or a situation

when Carlos reads and understands Aria's email, he is acting as the

receiver

Sasha answers an ad that describes a studio apartment as "cozy"........... Sasha's translation of the word cozy is an example of which component of communication?

decoding

Pari is watching an episode of her favorite show when her friend, Samantha, calls her....... which process for interpreting messages is pari using?

decoding.

Leo is at a cafe listening to his best friend Jill as she complains about her job...................... what type of listening is described in his situation?

empathic listening

Gerlado is worried that his research paper will not be sophisticated enough for him to earn an "A". After class he asks his professor, "Dr.Wei, may I run my research topic by you? I am worried that it may be too simple." which process for producing messages is Geraldo using as he chooses his words?

encoding.

which of the following are effective in shifting items in short-term memory to long term memory?

excitement and rehearsal

Which of the following are studied as part of kinesics?

eye contact gestures body position

which of the following accurately describe the context when Ahmed's professor is talking to the class?

face to face interpersonal

Larry makes an off-color joke at a party......... the reaction of the listeners illustrates which component of communication?

feedback

which of the following are examples in which present feelings could affect a person's perception in communicating with others in a group meeting?

feeling chilly in a room with air conditioning trying not to cough as a result of having a coldhaving skipped a meal in order to attend in the meeting

While talking with her son, Lisa realizes through nonverbal communication that he is tired and is ready to take a nap. Which of the following are likely messages that Lisa received?

her son yawned.

Roy sends sexually suggestive cartoons via-email to his co-worker Yu-San almost everyday..... What's Yu-San experiencing?

hostile work environment.

which action describes the goal of scanning and choosing?

identifying sounds that have meaning

During an oral report, Henry varies the pitch of his voice. Which term describes Henry's actions?

inflection

Zach has an interview for a new job........ Zach is engaging in which type of communication?

intrapersonal communication

which of the following is a typical result of studying communication?

it makes others more likely to see you as a competent communicator

which of the following is true of a co-cultural group?

it often faces discrimination

Sergeant Miller walks into the police station to find officer Davis filling out paperwork.......... why is sergeant Miller's comment considered stereotyping?

it suggest all Irish people drink excessively and are rowdy

You spent a crazy nine hours at work.......................... what type of listening did you do at the end of the day?

listening for pleasure

Joaquin has a hard time concentrating in class because his mother is ill......... what is Joaquin experiencing?

noice

ken wears professional clothing and uses appropriate gestures to help express himself............. which of the following choices?

nonverbal codes

Ken wears professional clothing and uses appropriate gestures to help express himself during a job interview. clothing and gestures are examples of which of the following choices?

nonverbal codes.

which of the following is an example of a euphemism?

our military uses enhanced interrogation techniques to obtain crucial information.

Lorraine visited atlanta and asked for a "coke" at a restaurant...... which of the following explains Lorraines confusion?

regionalisms