Human Comm Midterm Wk 1 8 Score 68 70 The goal of Monroe s Motivated Sequence is to convince listeners Answer a to change a belief b to take action c that one plan is better than another d to be inoculated against counter persuasion When your persuasive speech audience favors your position what step is recommended a Use a negative rather than positive tone b Repeat what they already know c Attack the opposition d Find new and compelling information City residents know the local government is facing a budget shortfall The mayor gives a speech presenting two options for reducing costs laying off employees or closing city parks one day per week He focuses on getting residents to agree that the second plan is best Which organizational pattern is he using Question 1 1 2 points Question 2 1 Answer 2 points Question 3 1 Answer a Logical reasons b Problem solution c Progressive questions d Comparative Advantages 2 points Question 4 1 Social judgment theory asserts that Answer a the less ego involved speakers are with their preferred position the less likely they are to be persuaded by another view b the more ego involved speakers are with their preferred position the less likely they are to be persuaded by another view c the latitude of acceptance includes positions on an issue that trigger neutral feelings d the latitude of rejection includes positions in the center of the continuum 2 points Question 5 1 Answer 2 points Question 6 Which of the following statements is true regarding a speaking outline a It is the same as a rough draft outline b It is the same as a formal outline c It includes more detail than a formal outline d It contains only key words and phrases Americans typically organize messages so that points move clearly from one to the next anapproach that is Polychromic Answer True False Which of the following appears in a formal outline but not in a rough draft outline a Introduction b Main points c Supporting ideas d Research material A presentation designed to create understanding about a person thing event place problem or concept is an informative speech Answer True False 1 2 points Question 7 1 Answer 2 points Question 8 1 2 points Question 9 1 A speaker describes how challenging it can be for college students to pay for college then points out several strategies for financing one s education This speech would most likely follow which organizational pattern Which of the following is a critical listening skill Answer a Spatial b Topical c Problem Solution d Geographical 2 points Question 10 1 Answer a Inferring b Probing c Prejudging d Citing 2 points Question 11 1 Answer a external b internal c semantic d selection When we talk on a cell phone in a crowded store and need to keep saying I can t hear you this barrier to listening is known as noise When you try to understand the speaker s frame of reference and when the goal of yourlistening is to help the speaker handle a problem your listening is empathetic Answer True False Sarah says to Alex Jason has been very rude to me lately Which of the following would be the best paraphrased response from Alex a Jason has been rude to you lately b You re saying that Jason has been rude to you lately c Are you saying that Jason has been impolite to you recently d Jason can often be impolite In The Art of Rhetoric Aristotle referred to a speaker s character and competence aslogos 2 points Question 12 1 2 points Question 13 1 Answer 2 points Question 14 1 Answer a True b False 2 points Computer mediated communication CMC is considered a lean medium channel because it carries only one code and does not convey nonverbal messages Answer True False Ethics is a system of moral principles that governs the conduct of people in relationship to others Answer True False People negotiate the meanings of symbols when they communicate Therefore communicators Answer a argue b are verbal c determine shared meanings d are using nonverbal cues Question 15 1 2 points Question 16 1 2 points Question 17 1 2 points Question 18 1 A low context culture is one in which people s understanding of messages is based less on the words spoken and more on the communication context Answer True False Michael decides that his speech will be persuasive rather than informative or entertaining He is a choosing the topic of his speech b choosing the purpose of his speech c developing the thesis of his speech d developing the main points of his speech The chemical causing physical symptoms of anxiety such as butterflies in the stomach isadrenaline Answer True False Stage fright caused by internal feelings rather than by the situation is called trait anxiety 2 points Question 19 1 Answer 2 points Question 20 1 2 points Question 21 1 If you imagine yourself giving a successful public speech you are using which of the following techniques for reducing anxiety Answer True False 2 points Question 22 1 Answer 2 points Question 23 1 Answer 2 points Question 24 1 a visualization positive imagery b relaxation c trait anxiety d practice a using a lower pitch b using a higher pitch c speaking at a faster rate d using pitch rate and vocal quality Which of the following is an example of a pronunciation A speaker who uses emphasis effectively is most likely to draw attention to ideas by Answer a Starting many sentences with I mean b Saying escape as excape c Dropping the g so going becomes goin d Speaking too slowly Which of the following is an example of articulation a Ending most sentences with You know b Saying escape as excape c Dropping the g so going becomes goin d Speaking too slowly 2 points Question 25 1 Answer 2 points Question 26 1 2 points Question 27 1 Signaling important words or phrases through pitch rate and volume is known as emphasis Answer True False The degree to which we see ourselves as valuable and worthwhile is our Reflected Appraisal Answer True False 2 points Question 28 1 Answer a angel effect b devil effect c self fulfilling prophecy d rational emotive behavior 2 points Question 29 1 2 points Question 30 1 As Mary walks into class to take a math exam she thinks There is no way I can pass this test This thought makes her nervous and her lack of focus during the exam causes her to fail The outcome is due to Robert takes a quiz and doesn t think he did well After the instructor returns the quizzes Robert mistakenly thinks the B at the top of the paper is an F His misperception is a result of Answer a multi tasking b paying attention to two stimuli at once c