Question 1

Human attention span is limited even in the most focused listeners.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Listener __________________ is the fear that you may be unable to understand a message.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Listener __________________ is the fear that you...

Question 3

Listening involves motivation and effort.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A content-oriented listener focuses on the educational background of a speaker.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Psychological noise is noise caused by one's internal thoughts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

_____________ is the brain's automatic response to sounds.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____________ is the brain's automatic response to...

Question 7

What's the difference between a fact and an opinion?

Accepted Answer

Facts are verified by clear, u

Question 8

An action-oriented listener is a listener who wants a dynamic speaker.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The best reason to listen attentively is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  keep from being called on by the speaker. 
B)  set the mood for your own speech when it's your turn. 
C)  show good manners. 
D)  take a complete set of notes. 
E)  understand the meanings expressed in the speech. 
A)  keep from being called on by the speaker. 
B)  set the mood for your own speech when it's your turn. 
C)  show good manners. 
D)  take a complete set of notes. 
E)  understand the meanings expressed in the speech.

Question 10

Hearing is:

Accepted Answer

A)  an automatic brain response to sound. 
B)  concentrating on a speaker's message. 
C)  discerning the underlying meaning of a speech. 
D)  paying attention to the speaker. 
E)  understanding what a speaker says. 
A)  an automatic brain response to sound. 
B)  concentrating on a speaker's message. 
C)  discerning the underlying meaning of a speech. 
D)  paying attention to the speaker. 
E)  understanding what a speaker says.

Question 11

We should use ___________ __________ to determine if a message is consistent with reality.

Accepted Answer

The answer of We should use ___________ __________ to determine...

Question 12

How does listening help you be a good student?

Accepted Answer

As you focus on the material presented,

Question 13

Some people have no biases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

If you know you have a time-oriented audience, how should you prepare your speech?

Accepted Answer

Narrow the topic carefully so

Question 15

Facts are:

Accepted Answer

A)  the common sense things that everybody knows. 
B)  interpreted in the same way by all listeners. 
C)  highly technical, dense, and confusing. 
D)  logical conclusions. 
E)  supported by real evidence. 
A)  the common sense things that everybody knows. 
B)  interpreted in the same way by all listeners. 
C)  highly technical, dense, and confusing. 
D)  logical conclusions. 
E)  supported by real evidence.

Question 16

Listening respectfully with honest intentions is ______________ listening.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Listening respectfully with honest intentions is ______________...

Question 17

When we evaluate a speech, we judge the value of the speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Explain why there is always the potential for misunderstanding a message.

Accepted Answer

Listeners might misunderstand

Question 19

Formative feedback:

Accepted Answer

A)  is the effort made after a speech to form a policy or study group. 
B)  results in a listener forming a judgment prematurely. 
C)  occurs prior to the presentation of the message. 
D)  occurs verbally and nonverbally during a speech. 
E)  is a speech that calls on listeners to form an opinion. 
A)  is the effort made after a speech to form a policy or study group. 
B)  results in a listener forming a judgment prematurely. 
C)  occurs prior to the presentation of the message. 
D)  occurs verbally and nonverbally during a speech. 
E)  is a speech that calls on listeners to form an opinion.

Question 20

The adage "We have two ears but only one mouth" means that:

Accepted Answer

A)  listening is easier than speaking. 
B)  listening is twice as important as speaking. 
C)  we should be most concerned with our ability to speak. 
D)  we should speak out whenever we have the chance. 
E)  with two ears we can pay attention to two things at once. 
A)  listening is easier than speaking. 
B)  listening is twice as important as speaking. 
C)  we should be most concerned with our ability to speak. 
D)  we should speak out whenever we have the chance. 
E)  with two ears we can pay attention to two things at once.

Human attention span is limited even in the most focused listeners.

Listener __________________ is the fear that you may be unable to understand a message.

Listening involves motivation and effort.

A content-oriented listener focuses on the educational background of a speaker.

Psychological noise is noise caused by one's internal thoughts.

_____________ is the brain's automatic response to sounds.

What's the difference between a fact and an opinion?

An action-oriented listener is a listener who wants a dynamic speaker.

The best reason to listen attentively is to:

Hearing is:

We should use _ to determine if a message is consistent with reality.

How does listening help you be a good student?

Some people have no biases.

If you know you have a time-oriented audience, how should you prepare your speech?

Facts are:

Listening respectfully with honest intentions is ______________ listening.

When we evaluate a speech, we judge the value of the speech.

Explain why there is always the potential for misunderstanding a message.

Formative feedback:

The adage "We have two ears but only one mouth" means that:

Why Public Speaking Matters Today

Ethics Matters: Understanding the Ethics of Public Speaking

Speaking Confidently

Audience Analysis

Finding a Purpose and Selecting a Topic

Researching Your Speech

Supporting Ideas and Building Arguments

Introductions Matter: How to Begin a Speech Effectively

Creating the Body of a Speech

Concluding With Power

Outlining

The Importance of Language

Delivering the Speech

Presentation Aids: Design and Usage

Informative Speaking

Persuasive Speaking

Speaking to Entertain

Your First Speech

Filters

Exam 4: The Importance of Listening

Human attention span is limited even in the most focused listeners.

Listener __________________ is the fear that you may be unable to understand a message.

Listening involves motivation and effort.

A content-oriented listener focuses on the educational background of a speaker.

Psychological noise is noise caused by one's internal thoughts.

_____________ is the brain's automatic response to sounds.

What's the difference between a fact and an opinion?

An action-oriented listener is a listener who wants a dynamic speaker.

The best reason to listen attentively is to:

Hearing is:

We should use ___________ __________ to determine if a message is consistent with reality.

How does listening help you be a good student?

Some people have no biases.

If you know you have a time-oriented audience, how should you prepare your speech?

Facts are:

Listening respectfully with honest intentions is ______________ listening.

When we evaluate a speech, we judge the value of the speech.

Explain why there is always the potential for misunderstanding a message.

Formative feedback:

The adage "We have two ears but only one mouth" means that:

Why Public Speaking Matters Today

Ethics Matters: Understanding the Ethics of Public Speaking

Speaking Confidently

Audience Analysis

Finding a Purpose and Selecting a Topic

Researching Your Speech

Supporting Ideas and Building Arguments

Introductions Matter: How to Begin a Speech Effectively

Creating the Body of a Speech

Concluding With Power

Outlining

The Importance of Language

Delivering the Speech

Presentation Aids: Design and Usage

Informative Speaking

Persuasive Speaking

Speaking to Entertain

Your First Speech

Filters

We should use _ to determine if a message is consistent with reality.