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adaptive gestures are A. illustrating a point B. fidgeting, twirling your hair, fiddling with jewelry C. given when a speaker does not know what else to do D. movements of the mouth that make articulation possible
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according to the text book, five steps in a speech preparation are to A. think, investigate, compose, rehearse, revise B. relax, think, write, speak, review C. find a topic, research, outline, write, speak D. write, memorize, rehearse, speak, review
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A
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gesture should A. be rehearsed and planned out B. only be used when impromptu points are emphasized C. look natural D. can never be awkward
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C
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a spacer should use a monotone voice at all times true or false
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false
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communication apprehension or speech anxiety is more noticeable to the speaker than to the audience true or false
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true
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feedback is A. the total of all the visible and audible reactions of the audience to the speaker B. the transitions form one point to another C. getting written critiques after the speech about the speaker's gestures D. when a speaker stops and asks what the audience thinks about the topic
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A
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to help articulate words, a speaker should use their A. notes B. presentational aids C. palate and tongue D. body movement
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C
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communication competence is the impression that public speaking behavior is both and a given situation A. appropriate and effective in B. planned and reheated for C. loud and vocal in D. timed and paced for
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A
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communication apprehension or speech anxiety begins A. the moment a person begins their speech B. after a person finds out when they speak C. mentally D. with your emotions
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C
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what is an audience's feeling of closeness to a speaker called A. powerful speech style B. oral style C. speech anxiety D. immediacy
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D
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communication is the process through which people use message to generate meanings within and across contexts, culture, channels, and media true or false
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true
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Small group communication involves all of the following except A. communication between two people B. building group unity C. communicating to cheever common goals D. sharing a common identity
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A
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mediated communication can include all of the following except A. instant messaging B. tweeting C. face-to-face meeting D. e-mail
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C
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which communication scholar first recognized the value of a speaker's credibility A. Socrates B. Caesar C. Plato D. Aristotle
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D
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when listening to a lecture in class you are most likely listening to A. appreciate B. provide support C. discern D. content/ comprehend
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D
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providing feedback, asking questions, saying "yes" or "uh-huh" and smiling are all examples of A. hearing B. responding C. remembering D. understaing E. interpreting
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B
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a speaker talking about how many words per minute A. 140-150 B. 200-250 C. 300-600 D. 400-800
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A
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a listener thinks about how many words per minute A. 120-150 B. 200-250 C. 300-600 D. 400-800
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D
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men tend to practice A. people-oriented listening B. action-oriented listenting C. content-oriented listening D. listening for support
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B
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active, effective listeners tend to A. focus on content-oriented listening B. focus on time-oriented listening C. focus on action-oriented listening D. focus on people- oriented listening E. ise all four listening styles, as needed
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E
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which of the following is not true about feedback? A. it can be positive B. it can be negative C. it can both positive and negative D. it can occur while others are speaking E. it occurs after others speak
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E
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time-oriented listeners A. prefer brief encounters B. focus only at a specific time during the day C. listen only for a specific length of time D. non of the above
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A
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Men (in general) tend to hae a task-oriented and hurried approach to listening while women perceive listening as more of a relational activity true or false
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true
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we only listen with our ears true or false
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false
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which of the following is considered ineffective listening? A. selective listening B. hearing C. responding D. remembering E. interpreting
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A
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relevance is A. adapting a speech so the audience will view it as important to them B. demonstrating knowledge and expertise on a subject C. recognizing and acknowledging the demographic diversity in your audience D. comparing unfamiliar ideas with those the audience recognizes
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A
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if you adapt your speech to the sex and educational level of your audience, you are consider what factor of audience analysis? A. Demographics B. audience type C. beliefs D. audience knowledge
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A
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in differentiating between a captive and voluntary audience, it is helpful to remember that a captive audience A. usually has interests or needs related to the topic B. is often similar in demographics C. may be less receptive D. id often intrinsically motivated to listen
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C
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in order to establish common ground (shared background/experiences) with an audience, use personal pronouns, rhetorical questions, and common experiences true or false
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true
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audience analysis can help a speaker do all of the following except A.relate to support materals to the audience's lives B. find a captive audience C. adapt their topic to audience need and interest D. identify important characteristics about the listeners
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B
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Primary research is A. demonstrating knowledge and expertise on a subject B. organizing your sources for your speech C. the process of collecting data about your topic directly from the real world D. research done in an elementary setting
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C
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which of the following may NOT be considered a high-quality internet source? A. a corporation or .com site B. articles from a reputable newspaper C. an educational institution or .edu site D. a government site or .gov site E. an Organization or .org site
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A
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A successful research strategy includes all of the following strategies EXCEPT A. drawing on your own personal knowledge B. determining your audience type C. talking with librarians D. determining how to document your research E. identifying your information needs
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B
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Which of the following strategies would be helpful to keep in mind to avoid plagiarism? A. orally cite your sources B. only document your sources in writing using APA C. rely on social bookmarking D. rely only on tour personal experience E. all of the options are correct
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A
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an effective speech thesis meets which of the following requirements? A. evolves from a specific purpose B. states the point or position of the topic C. foreshodows main points D. all of the options are correct
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D
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a speaker should not preview the main points in the introduction true or false
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false
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a speaker can use which of the following supporting materials in their presentations A. definitions B. statistics C. examples D. testimony E. all of the options are correct
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E
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if a speaker takes the central idea form a primary source, what type of testimony are they replying on A. paraphrasing B. expert testimony C. layperson testimony D. direct quotation
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A
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A presentation that is organized into categories or subtopics is using with organizational pattern A. spatial B cause-effect C. chronological D. topical
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D
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internet ressources, while readily accessible and quick to find, pose challenges including A. lack of accuracy B information can be biased C. information overload D. high visibility doesn't indicate quality of the information E. all of the options are correct
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E
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which of the following is NOT a type of presentation aid A. handouts B. intensifiers C. presentation software D. physical objects E. whiteboards
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B
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presentation aids can do all of the following EXCEPT A. make it easier for your audience to understand your topic B. convey emotion C. serve as your outline D. improve your credibility
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C
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handouts, physical objects, or videos are all appropriate type of presentation aids. True or false
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true
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which of the following is NOT an advantage of the sue of media as a presentation aids A. they can make your speech memorable B. they can illustrate a point C. they can require a lot of practice D. they can increase ethos when used properly
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C
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which of the following is NOT an appropriate purpose for using a presentation A. to make the speech more glitzy B to promote understanding and clarity C. to grab attention and maintain interest D. to appeal to your audience's emotions
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what question should you ask yourself about a presentation aid A. will it illustrate the most important ideas B will it help convey complex ideas C. is it an appropriate size for audience D. will it make the dull more interesting E. all of the above
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the 6x6 is a presentation rule. what does it mean A. dont make any slide bigger than 6 inches by 6 inches B. no more than 6 words on a slide C. no more than six characters per line. no more than 6 bullets per slide D. 6 times 6 is 36. no more than 36 letters on a slide
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C
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which two color-blind combinations are: (2 answers) A. sliver and black B. red and green C. blue and yellow D. pink and purple
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B and C
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A speaker should A. talk tho their audience not the slides B. walk in front of the slides C. only say the words that are on the side D. plan on a lot of animation in the slide show
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A
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when should the speaker distribute handouts to the audience A. at the beginning of the presentation B. when you are talking about the information on the handout C. at the end of the speech
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C
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an example of an audiovisual aid is A. voice of a famous actor B. a picture of an animal C. a rough rock passed around the audience D. a movie clip
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D
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a speaker should use complete sentences on presentational aids true or false
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false
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a speaker should be prepared if the presentational aid does not work true or false
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true
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a speaker should stay behind a computer or podium while their powerpoint is being shown true or false
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false
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a speaker should schedule another time to five their presentation if their presentation aid does not work true or false
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false
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informative presentation have two primary functions. what is one of those functions A. to ascertain values B. to influence policies C. to impact beliefs D. to motivate E. to raise awareness
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E
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while there are similarities between informative and persuasive speaking, there are significant differences. what is a difference between the two types of speeches? A. informative speeches seek to reinforce attitudes B. persuasive speeches require that listeners understand the topic better C. informative speeches maintain a neutral point of view D. persuasive speeches avoid the use of motivational appeals E. informative and persuasive speeches share similar goals
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C
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in a process or demonstration presentation, a speaker would be side to use what type of organizational pattern? A. topical patter B. narrative pattern C. cause-effect pattern D. chronological pattern
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D
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what can a speaker do to increase an audience's attention and ability to recall his or her message A. use repetition B. use connectives C. limit main points to three to five D. all od the options are correct
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D
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guidelines for preparing an informative presentation include which of the following A. choose a topic that does not relate to the audience;s interest B. choose a topic that you care about C. choose a topic that you find uninteresting D. choose a topic that you are unfamiliar with
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B
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all of the following are types of informative speeches EXCEPT speeches of A. description B. demonstration C. definition D. persuasion
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D
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as you prepare an informative speech, your analysis of the audience and situation should help you to determine all of the following EXCEPT A. your topic choice B. how you will be evaluated C. how to make the speech relevant to your audience D. how to select effective support materials
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B
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which of the following is NOT an organizational strategy for an informative speech A. comparative B. refutative C. chronological D. spatial
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B
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at its essence, informative speaking is the act of influencing true or false
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false
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a speech on the steps in grooming a dog would follow a chronological strategy true or false
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true
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in demonstration presentation, you either A. five the audience a handout or you present the information on a slide B. explain how something works or show tour audience how to do something C. use presentation aids that are objects or pictures or objects
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B
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when you are describing an event to telling a story you are using what method A. description B. demonstration C. definition D. narrative
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D
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it is always a good idea to choose a topic that you do not know much about so you can research it true or false
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false
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to help your audience to remember the information, you should NEVER repeat yourself true or false
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false
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audiences tend to remember things that they participate in, so getting your audience involved a great idea true or false
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true
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What is a mental contraction that expresses enduring principles of what if good or bad and right or wrong? A. belief B. self- reflection C. attitude D. Value E. Self-esteem
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D
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Thoughts and conditions that an individual holds to be true are called A. attitudes B. beliefs C. values D. Self appraisals E. personal constructs
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B
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Culture can include which of the following? A.age B. gender C. religion D. all of the options are correct
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D
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According to self-verification theory, people A. are more likely to associate with only those who provide positive self-concept support B. select those who most accurately support their self-concept C. avoid those who provide negative self-concept support D. prefer those who see the world as they do
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B
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which of the following may help increase self-esteem A. having consistency between your ought and ideal self B. engaging in social comparison C. living in an appearance culture D. all of the options are correct E. none of the options are correct
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A
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which of the following statement(s) is true about self? A. having consistency between your ought self and ideal self B. engaging in social comparison C. living an appearance culture D. all of the options are correct E. None of the options are correct
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E
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which of the follow may influence your self concept A. family B. gender C. culture D. all of the options are correct
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D
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perception-checking involves all of the following steps EXCEPT A. checking your impression wth the person B. reviewing your knowledge about the person C. hiding your impression from the person D. assessing attributions you've made E. questioning your impression
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C
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critical self-selection is a comprehensive process involving all of the following steps EXCEPT A. asking myself why I am feeling how I am B. asking myself how am i communicating C. thinking about how others see me D. thinking about what i am feeling E asking myself why i am thinking the way i am
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C
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which of the following perceptual errors result from the tendency to make external attributions fro your own behaviors A. self- discrepancy theory B. algebraic impressions C. horn effect D. actor-observer effect
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D
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what method of impression formation is most likely to lead to prejudice A. halo effect B. horn effect C. gestalts D. stereotyping E. algebraic impressions
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D
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self-concept is A. an overall assessment of who you are B. a part of yourself tat is determine by others C. giving an impression when you want to D. all of the above
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A
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Attributions are A. abilities to do what you want B. the qualities others give you C. explanation for why things are happening the way they are D. judgements made to assess others
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C
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impressions are A. mental images of who people are and your impressions B. photos of others C. judging what will happen because of how you think of another D. none of the above
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A
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empathetic concern means A. feeling sorry for someone B. giving your advice to another C. becoming aware of how other people are feeling ad experiencing compassion D. judging someone after an event
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C
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persuasion is A. changing the lifestyle of a person B. the process of influencing people's attitudes, beliefs, values, or behaviors C. arguing with others D. what Aristotle called ethos
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B
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rhetoric is A. any and all available means of persuasion B. public speaking C. talking to one another D. the art of communication
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A
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ethos is A. logical arguments that support your position B. highlights competence, credibility, and good character C. appealing to emotions to persuade D. an ancient form of persuasion
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B
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logos is A. logical arguments that support your position B. highlights competence, credibility, and good character C. appealing to emotions to persuade D. an ancient form of persuasion
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A
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pathos is A. logical arguments that support your position B. highlights competence, credibility, and good character C. appealing to emotions to persuade D. an ancient form of persuasion
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C
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according to the elaboration likelihood model (ELM) people process information via the and routes. A. central and peripheral B. straight and round about C. forceful and passive D. common and specific
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when you reason with an audience by arriving at a general conclusion (end of speech) based on several pieces of specific evidence you are using reasoning. A. deductive B. inductive C. specific D. general
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B
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which of the following is NOT a purpose of persuasive speaking? A. motivating action B. changing attitudes C. changing beliefs D. using coercion
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D
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the visualization step in the motivated sequence organizational pattern A. explains how a solution relates to an audience's needs and fixes a problem B. describes how an audience can implement a proposed solution C. presents an example of the problem D. explains how a problem relates to the audience's needs and interests
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Listeners determine a speaker's credibility or ethos by ascertaining A. needs, interests, and delivery B. ethics, evidence, and coercion C. competence, character, and charisma D. attitudes, values, and beliefs
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according to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, what need must be met adore addressing higher-level concerns A. forming bonds with others B. having respects and admiration C. avoiding harm and uncertainty D. food or rest
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which of the following are included in Maslow's hierarchy of needs A. security needs, or avoiding and uncertainty B. social needs, or forming bonds with others C. ego needs, or having respect and admiration D. self-actualization, or realizing our full potential E. all of the options are correct
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liking the qualities about something A. emulation appeal B. fear appeal C. bandwagon appeal D. sex appeal E. status appeal F. friendship appeal G. altruistic appeal H. appeal to intelligence I. pleasure appeal
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to do or buy this is important because "everyone is doing it" A. emulation appeal B. fear appeal C. bandwagon appeal D. sex appeal E. status appeal F. friendship appeal G. altruistic appeal H. appeal to intelligence I. pleasure appeal
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you will have fun if you buy or use this product A. emulation appeal B. fear appeal C. bandwagon appeal D. sex appeal E. status appeal F. friendship appeal G. altruistic appeal H. appeal to intelligence I. pleasure appeal
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an interpersonal conflict is A. an argument B. where two people get mad at one another C. a struggle between two people D. walking away from a person
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C
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A conflict A. is always a bad thing B. is not natural between humans C. will hurt relationships every time D. can strengthen a relationship
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D
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when you are communicating to another that you do not care about them, you are communicating that A. they have no value B. you do not respect them C. They are not counted D. all of the above
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D
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the two component parts to every message we send are A. behavior and attitude B. behavior and actions C. attitude and gestures D. gestures and facial expressions
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A
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the attitudes you can hold toward yourself are (2) A. i care about me B. i dont care about me C. i care about you D. i dont care about you
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A and B
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the attitudes you can hold towards others are (2) A. i care about me B. i dont care about me C. i care about you D. i dont care about you
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C and D
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sensory data is A. feelings B. facts C. actions D. wants
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B
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feelings are A. out thoughts B. our actions C. our emotions D. our movements
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C
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our thoughts are A. gestures B. opinions C. wants D. needs
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B
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our wants are A. what we want for ourselves B. what we want for others C. what we want for both of us D. all of the above
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D
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our actions are A. what we do now B. what we do to others C. how we act D. what we have done, will do, and are doing
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D
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the couple communication model will only work if a person has good behavior true or false
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false
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if you use the couple communication model during an argument, you will win true or false
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false
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behaviors reflect our attitude true or false
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true
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a person is responsible for his and the person they are speaking to attitudes true or false
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false
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types of nonverbal communication include A. kinesics B. paralanguage/ vocalics C. proxemics D. chronemics E. all of the above
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E
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all of the following are ways in which nonverbal messages interact with verbal messages EXCEPT A. to support B. to substitue C. to modify D. to contradict E. to define
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E
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Kinesics is A. what the eyes tell you B. gestures and body movement C. study of the voice D. use of space E. the study of the communicative aspects of time
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B
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Oculesics is A. what the eyes tell you B. gestures and body movement C. study of the voice D. use of space E. the study of the communicative aspects of time
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A
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chronemics is A. what the eyes tell you B. gestures and body movement C. study of the voice D. use of space E. the study of the communicative aspects of time
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E
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which of the following is true about women's use of nonverbal communication A. women are better at both sending and receiving nonverbal messages B. all of the options are correct C. women smile more D. women are more facially expressive E. women gaze more
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according to your text, in most communication A. verbal communication is influenced by gender B. verbal communication conveys more meaning than nonverbal messages C. nonverbal communication conveys more meaning than verbal messages D. verbal messages tend to be perceived as more credible
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C
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which of these is not a zone for physical distance A. personal space B. public space C. individual space D. intimate space E. social space
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C
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your use of space to communicate is referred to as A. haptics B. chronemics C. pupillometrics D. proxemics
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D
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communication through objects made by human hands, such as clothing and jewelry, is called communication A. haptic B. proxemic C. artifactual D. chronemic
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C
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when should the speaker distribute handouts to the audience A. at the beginning of the presentation B. when you are talking about the information on the handout C. at the end of the speech
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C
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waving your hand at someone is considered insulting in some countries true or false
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true
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In the U.S, most people do not consider it proper to use intimate distance in public true or false
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true
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nonverbal messages cannot substitute for verbal messages true or false
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false
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the highness of lowness of your voice is known as A. rate B. pitch C. rhythm D. silence
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B
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communication concerned with the use of time is known as A. haptics B. proxemics C. artifactual D. chronemics
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