Question 1

The speed (words per minute) at which most people can think is called

Accepted Answer

A) decoding speed. 
B) cognitive speed. 
C) thought speed. 
D) speed productivity. 
E) unsafe at any speed. 
A) decoding speed. 
B) cognitive speed. 
C) thought speed. 
D) speed productivity. 
E) unsafe at any speed.

Question 2

“Will enrollment at the college increase next year?” is a question of

Accepted Answer

A) fact. 
B) value. 
C) conjecture. 
D) policy. 
E) opinion. 
A) fact. 
B) value. 
C) conjecture. 
D) policy. 
E) opinion.

Question 3

Alicia is enjoying listening to Allan’s description of seeing the musical “The Producers” on Broadway. Alicia is engaged in________listening.

Accepted Answer

A) appreciative 
B) comprehensive 
C) empathic 
D) analytical 
E) practical 
A) appreciative 
B) comprehensive 
C) empathic 
D) analytical 
E) practical

Question 4

Good listeners use their extra thought speed productively when they

Accepted Answer

A) identify and summarize the speaker's key points and opinions. 
B) pay attention to the meaning of nonverbal behavior. 
C) analyze the strengths and weaknesses of arguments. 
D) evaluate the speaker's qualifications and potential biases. 
E) do all of the above. 
A) identify and summarize the speaker's key points and opinions. 
B) pay attention to the meaning of nonverbal behavior. 
C) analyze the strengths and weaknesses of arguments. 
D) evaluate the speaker's qualifications and potential biases. 
E) do all of the above.

Question 5

An exception to Michelle’s argument is noted in the reservation component of the Toulmin Model.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Based on his first visit to the new Taco Herman’s restaurant, Bert told Ernie that the food and service were not good. Bert is guilty of committing a hasty generalization fallacy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Effective listening is the responsibility of the audience, but critical thinking is the responsibility of the speaker.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Paying attention to nonverbal behavior is an effective listening strategy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Gil is highly supportive as he listens to his coworker’s anxieties about a an upcoming presentation to the management team. Gil is engaged in__________ listening.

Accepted Answer

A) appreciative 
B) comprehensive 
C) empathic 
D) analytical 
E) critical 
A) appreciative 
B) comprehensive 
C) empathic 
D) analytical 
E) critical

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a type of claim noted in the textbook?

Accepted Answer

A) Claim of fact 
B) Claim of policy 
C) Claim of conjecture 
D) Claim of interference 
E) Claim of value 
A) Claim of fact 
B) Claim of policy 
C) Claim of conjecture 
D) Claim of interference 
E) Claim of value

Question 11

Claims supported by evidence and reasons for accepting them are known as

Accepted Answer

A) arguments. 
B) testimonies. 
C) proof. 
D) proclamations. 
E) need. 
A) arguments. 
B) testimonies. 
C) proof. 
D) proclamations. 
E) need.

Question 12

When a speaker recommends a course of action should be taken, she or he makes a claim of

Accepted Answer

A) fact. 
B) policy. 
C) value. 
D) conjecture. 
E) need. 
A) fact. 
B) policy. 
C) value. 
D) conjecture. 
E) need.

Question 13

Most people talk at a rate of 125 to 150 words per minute.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Most people can speak faster than most listeners’ can process a speaker’s words.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

As Dr. Parker explains Bloom’s Taxonomy to the class, she urges students to learn and apply the different types of thinking to understanding exam questions. Dr. Parker wants her students to engage in_______listening.

Accepted Answer

A) appreciative 
B) comprehensive 
C) empathic 
D) analytical 
E) synthetic 
A) appreciative 
B) comprehensive 
C) empathic 
D) analytical 
E) synthetic

Question 16

Your instructor has cancelled class. The last time this occurred, your instructor caught up with the class syllabus within two weeks. Which of the following statements can be regarded as a claim of fact about the instructor’s absence?

Accepted Answer

A) The instructor is ill. 
B) The class will remain on schedule. 
C) The class has been cancelled before. 
D) Students will not be given additional class time to catch up on assignments. 
E) None of the above 
A) The instructor is ill. 
B) The class will remain on schedule. 
C) The class has been cancelled before. 
D) Students will not be given additional class time to catch up on assignments. 
E) None of the above

Question 17

A claim of conjecture

Accepted Answer

A) states your position on a controversial issue. 
B) states that something is true. 
C) suggests that something will or will not happen. 
D) asserts that something is worthwhile. 
E) advocates a particular behavior. 
A) states your position on a controversial issue. 
B) states that something is true. 
C) suggests that something will or will not happen. 
D) asserts that something is worthwhile. 
E) advocates a particular behavior.

Question 18

Claims of value can suggest whether something is good or bad..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

One habit of effective listeners is to “listen”

Accepted Answer

A) for minute details. 
B) impersonally in all situations. 
C) to nonverbal behavior. 
D) at intervals. 
E) if the material is interesting. 
A) for minute details. 
B) impersonally in all situations. 
C) to nonverbal behavior. 
D) at intervals. 
E) if the material is interesting.

Question 20

When a speaker’s words or stories delight us, we listen appreciatively.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The speed (words per minute) at which most people can think is called

“Will enrollment at the college increase next year?” is a question of

Alicia is enjoying listening to Allan’s description of seeing the musical “The Producers” on Broadway. Alicia is engaged in________listening.

Good listeners use their extra thought speed productively when they

An exception to Michelle’s argument is noted in the reservation component of the Toulmin Model.

Based on his first visit to the new Taco Herman’s restaurant, Bert told Ernie that the food and service were not good. Bert is guilty of committing a hasty generalization fallacy.

Effective listening is the responsibility of the audience, but critical thinking is the responsibility of the speaker.

Paying attention to nonverbal behavior is an effective listening strategy.

Gil is highly supportive as he listens to his coworker’s anxieties about a an upcoming presentation to the management team. Gil is engaged in__________ listening.

Which of the following is NOT a type of claim noted in the textbook?

Claims supported by evidence and reasons for accepting them are known as

When a speaker recommends a course of action should be taken, she or he makes a claim of

Most people talk at a rate of 125 to 150 words per minute.

Most people can speak faster than most listeners’ can process a speaker’s words.

As Dr. Parker explains Bloom’s Taxonomy to the class, she urges students to learn and apply the different types of thinking to understanding exam questions. Dr. Parker wants her students to engage in_______listening.

Your instructor has cancelled class. The last time this occurred, your instructor caught up with the class syllabus within two weeks. Which of the following statements can be regarded as a claim of fact about the instructor’s absence?

A claim of conjecture

Claims of value can suggest whether something is good or bad..

One habit of effective listeners is to “listen”

When a speaker’s words or stories delight us, we listen appreciatively.

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Exam 3: Listening Ancritical Thinking

The speed (words per minute) at which most people can think is called

“Will enrollment at the college increase next year?” is a question of

Alicia is enjoying listening to Allan’s description of seeing the musical “The Producers” on Broadway. Alicia is engaged in________listening.

Good listeners use their extra thought speed productively when they

An exception to Michelle’s argument is noted in the reservation component of the Toulmin Model.

Based on his first visit to the new Taco Herman’s restaurant, Bert told Ernie that the food and service were not good. Bert is guilty of committing a hasty generalization fallacy.

Effective listening is the responsibility of the audience, but critical thinking is the responsibility of the speaker.

Paying attention to nonverbal behavior is an effective listening strategy.

Gil is highly supportive as he listens to his coworker’s anxieties about a an upcoming presentation to the management team. Gil is engaged in__________ listening.

Which of the following is NOT a type of claim noted in the textbook?

Claims supported by evidence and reasons for accepting them are known as

When a speaker recommends a course of action should be taken, she or he makes a claim of

Most people talk at a rate of 125 to 150 words per minute.

Most people can speak faster than most listeners’ can process a speaker’s words.

As Dr. Parker explains Bloom’s Taxonomy to the class, she urges students to learn and apply the different types of thinking to understanding exam questions. Dr. Parker wants her students to engage in_______listening.

Your instructor has cancelled class. The last time this occurred, your instructor caught up with the class syllabus within two weeks. Which of the following statements can be regarded as a claim of fact about the instructor’s absence?

A claim of conjecture

Claims of value can suggest whether something is good or bad..

One habit of effective listeners is to “listen”

When a speaker’s words or stories delight us, we listen appreciatively.

Principles Oeffectivspeaking

Speaking With Confidence

Purposantopic

Audiencanalysis Anadaptation

Speaker Credibility Anethics

Speech Setting Anoccasion

Research Ansupporting Material

Organizing Anoutlining

Introductions Anconclusions

Engaging Language

Generating Audiencinteres

Presentation Delivery

Presentation Aids

Informativpresentations

Persuasivpresentations

Special Presentations

Speaking in Groups

Filters