Communication Test II
Which of the following are considered when analyzing the speaking occasion?
Audience expectations
Often the difference between a successful & an unsuccessful speech is the choice of topic.
True
Which of the following strategies can help manage debilitative communication apprehension?
Understanding the difference between rational and irrational fears
A sentence that states, "After listening to my speech, my audience will be able to . . ." is an example of a:
a specific purpose statement
_____ is the degree to which people like or appreciate one another.
affinity
Extended metaphors that can be used to compare or contrast an unknown concept with a known one are called ____________.
analogies
Messages that show you are valued are called ____________.
confirming responses
According to Altman & Taylor, the degree of intimacy in a relationship depends on the:
depth and breadth of information shared
A complete assertive message has five parts beginning with a ____________.
description of the behavior in question
All of the following are functions of a transition EXCEPT:
to tell how the conclusion relates to the body of the speech
A _____________ organizational pattern arranges points based on types or categories.
topic
A speech to inform has the primary function of expanding audience knowledge on a topic.
true
Although both sexes are equally likely to reveal negative information, men are less likely to share positive feelings.
true
Audience analysis is the purest form of receiver orientation.
true
In an informative speech it is important to remind your audience of the importance of your topic to them.
true
In general, as the amount of information partners know about each other increases, so does their attraction.
true
Messages that show you are valued are known as confirming responses.
true
No one gives a speech without having a reason to do so.
true
Signposts can be used to warn your audience that something important is coming up.
true
Spirals rarely go on indefinitely.
true
Telling your audience what you are going to elaborate on is called a preview and should be part of your introduction.
true
A(n) ________ is a deeply rooted belief about a concept's inherent worth or worthiness.
value
When a speaker briefly states the sources of her supporting information, she is using:
vocal citations
__________ are audience members who have gathered because of common interests.
volunteers
According to researchers, long-term relational satisfaction hinges on how ____________.
well we communicate with our partner
When evaluating websites, currency refers to ____________.
when the page was produced/updated
A _______________ is a construction tool used to map out your speech.
working outline
Relational messages focus on ____________
communicatorsâ feelings about each other
According to your text, what is the ideal number of main points in a speech?
3-5
Interpersonal communication consist of
Both content messages and relational messages that suggest how we feel about the other person in terms of affinity, respect, immediacy, and control
Online communication
Can facilitate connections and social support that could normally be difficult or intimidating.
"According to the July 25, 2005, edition of Time magazine" is an example of a:
Citation
In which type of culture would assertiveness most likely be perceived as rude?
Collectivist
The expressed struggle between at least two interdependent parties who perceive incompatible goals, scarce resources, and interference from the other parties in achieving their goals is known as ____________.
Conflict
Statements that ridicule or belittle another person are what kind of disconfirming message?
Contempt
Conflicts that arise when two opposing or incompatible forces exist simultaneously are known as ____________.
Dialectical tensions
Friendships very in terms of
How long they last, how much the friends share with each other, what they do together, how obligated they feel toward one another, and how they communicate
Meta-communication involves
Interpersonal exchanges in which the parties talk about the nature of their interaction.
A specific purpose statement ____________.
Is results-oriented.
The highness or lowness of your voice is known as ____________.
Pitch
____________ is the distinguishing characteristics in win-lose problem-solving
Power
Following the rule of standard symbols, how should main points in a formal outline be represented:
Roman Numerals
The process of deliberately revealing information about oneself that is significant and would not normally be known by others is
Self-disclosure
Which of the following suggests we often seek out people who can give us rewards that are greater than or equal to the costs we encounter in dealing with them?
Social Exchange Theory
Narration involves ____________.
Telling a story with your information
____________ refers to the emotional tone of a relationship.
communication climate
Patrice is giving a speech in front of her class. She keeps shifting nervously back and forth. Patrice is not aware that she is shifting, but her classmates are. According to the Johari Window, which window or area would this fall into?
The blind area
The central idea of your speech is the ____________.
Thesis statement
Transitions perform the following functions EXCEPT:
They tell how your points relate to the subpoints they are part of.
Tammica was giving a speech on history of the high-heeled shoe. Which type of organizational pattern should Tammica use?
Time pattern
An effective speech uses a repetitive structure.
True
As long as people perceive their goals as mutually exclusive, they create a self-fulfilling prophecy in which the conflict is very real.
True
Listeners in a communication class with required attendance are described as "captives."
True
We typically gravitate toward people who
We have a good deal in common with us, have characteristics that complement our own, who like us back, and who offer rewards that are worth the cost required to maintain the relationship.
Parents have an influence on
Weather children grow up to value conversation or conformity means of solving problems
What type of supporting material is represented in the following excerpt from a speech? "Your own preventive checkups are like automobile check ups. While most of us are responsible for, even proud of, how we maintain our vehicles, we don't feel the same sense of accomplishment with our own bodies."
analogy
According to your text, which of the following would be an effective way to capture the audienceâs attention in an introduction?
ask a relevant question
A(n) __________ is a predisposition to respond to something in a favorable or unfavorable way.
attitude
"You asked me to tell you what I really thought about your idea, but when I gave you my opinion, you told me I was too critical." This is an example of:
behavioral description
Kayla started her speech by saying "According to Mother Teresa, we cannot all do great things, but we can all do small things with great love." In what way was Kayla capturing her audience's attention?
by using a quotation
_________ are audience members who have gathered for some reason besides the joy of hearing you speak.
captives
Officer Rader was speaking to college freshmen about drinking responsibly. In his speech he stated, "One out of seven students will be arrested or cited for an alcohol-related violation." What rule about using a statistic did Officer Rader forget?
citing the source of the statistic
Yelling "Shut up!" or "Get it yourself!" is an example of:
direct aggression
Creating a reason for your audience to want to listen and learn from your speech is known as:
eliciting information hunger
According to Gibb, all the following can create a defensive climate EXCEPT:
equality
_____ has two or more equally plausible meanings.
equivocal language
After a communication climate is formed, it can take on a life of its own and grow in a reciprocating communication pattern in which each personâs messages reinforce the othersâ. This is called a(n) ____________.
escalatory spiral
According to the Gibb categories, ________ is often described as "You Language."
evaluative language
Cynthia states to John, "I don't care what you want for dinner! I want Mexican food tonight!" This is an example of what type of message?`
evaluative message
____________ avoid(s) full disclosure by being deliberately vague.
evasions
In the developmental model, which stage of conversation development is the one in which people get acquainted by making "small talk?
experimenting stage
Which of the following is the most important nonverbal aspect of delivery?
eye contact
"Let me repeat that one more time," is an example of a transition.
false
A speaker should avoid repetition.
false
Analogies are brief stories with a particular point.
false
People from the United States are less likely to self-disclose than other countries.
false
Personal information and personal anecdotes do not belong in formal public presentations and can detract from the impact.
false
The higher your level of self-disclosure, the more you are apt to be liked.
false
The ideal of self-disclosure between partners in an intimate relationship is total sharing of everything.
false
The informative speaker intends to change the attitudes of audiences.
false
The location of your speech is irrelevant to the occasion of the speech.
false
Unlike confirming messages, disconfirming messages are a matter of perception.
false
When you conclude your speech, it is important to end abruptly.
false
_____ to ______ relationships have the highest disclosure rate.
female to female
An impromptu speech is one that is ____________.
given off the top of oneâs head, without preparation
"After listening to my speech, the audience will be able to explain the problems associated with punch card ballots." This purpose statement is:
good because it tells what the audience will be able to do
The stage of Knappâs relationship model where truly interpersonal relationships begin to develop is ____________.
intensifying
Interpersonal communication
involves two-way communication, maximizes the personal level and uniqueness of the conversation
Both avoidance and accommodation are forms of which type of approach to conflict?
nonassertion
When conflict exists in an interpersonal relationship & you ignore it, you are exhibiting:
nonassertive behavior
Communication scholars use the term âimmediacyâ to describe the degree ____________.
of interest and attraction we feel toward and communicate to one another
Lee was having a conflict with a colleague at work. He tried to gain control by making her feel responsible for changing & accommodating his preferences by making little statements such as, "Well, I will do this job task, but it's really your place to do it." This is an example of:
passive aggression
"After listening to my speech, my audience will be able to list the five steps for preparing a small-claims case" is an example of a:
purpose statement
Which of the following is not a demographic characteristic?
purposes for gathering
Your partner tells you, "You look nice in that outfit." The implication that he or she likes you and is proud of the way you look is the _____ of the message.
relational dimension
Which of the following would be an effective technique to use when concluding your speech?
review your thesis
Which step in Monroeâs Motivated Sequence describes the results of the solution?
satisfaction
The Johari Window helps represent how _____ operates.
self-disclosure
_______ is the process of deliberately revealing information about oneself that is significant and that would not be normally known by others.
self-disclosure
Which of the following patterns is recommended for presenting information?
simple to complex
One of the characteristics of Knappâs experimenting stage is ____________.
small talk
__________ is the general purpose of enlightening your audience by teaching it something.
speaking to inform
Informative speeches are generally categorized according to their content, including the following types EXCEPT:
speeches about instructions
Which of the following are effective ways to emphasize important points?
strong organization, repetition, sign-posts
Which of the following is a type of articulation?
substitution
Clarifying or proving a point and making ideas interesting and memorable are all functions of ____________.
supporting materials
The communication climate refers to ____________.
the emotional tone of a relationship