Question 1

Identify and define the different information bins.

Accepted Answer

The emotional bin includes attitudes, values, and beliefs. The mechanical bin includes learned behaviors. The instinctive bin addresses the physiological functions of the human body, and the cognitive bin is associated with active processing and storage of information.

Question 2

Schema theory helps explain four distinct ways listeners process information. Identify and describe each of these ways using examples.

Accepted Answer

Schema theory shows that information processing is dynamic, and listeners actively make connections between stored and new information. Schema theory accounts for a cultural impact on information processing, and schemas help listeners account for the context of a listening event. Schemas help us understand the framing and priming that occurs in conversations, and, finally, might explain why we are selective in our listening.

Question 3

Internal stimuli can be physical, cognitive, or emotional.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

One's view of whether something is good or bad is a(n) __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of One's view of whether something is good...

Question 5

Schemas with value-laden people beliefs are called __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Schemas with value-laden people beliefs are called...

Question 6

"Men with British accents are more attractive and make for much better friends" is best described as a

Accepted Answer

A)  people schema. 
B)  script. 
C)  stereotype. 
D)  tag. 
A)  people schema. 
B)  script. 
C)  stereotype. 
D)  tag.

Question 7

Schemas help listeners predict what will be said next in a conversation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Information that one thinks is noteworthy but is not sure where to place is called__________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Information that one thinks is noteworthy but...

Question 9

Who wrote the seminal research indicating that when narrative information triggers a familiar story line, one might rely on a script instead of incoming information?

Accepted Answer

A)  Worthington and Abbot 
B)  Schank and Abelson 
C)  Barker and Kandel 
D)  Janusik and Bem 
A)  Worthington and Abbot 
B)  Schank and Abelson 
C)  Barker and Kandel 
D)  Janusik and Bem

Question 10

According to the text authors, short-term working memory is the __________ link in the Listening MATERRS model.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to the text authors, short-term working...

Question 11

How are internal stimuli and internal noise related?

Accepted Answer

Internal stimuli of

Question 12

The neural reception of a stimulus is __________ .

Accepted Answer

The answer of The neural reception of a stimulus is...

Question 13

External interferences are any sign, signal, or stimulus picked up by the senses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In two to three sentences, describe how schemas affect our structural expectations of information.

Accepted Answer

When certain schemas are triggered, list

Question 15

Hernando's memories of his wedding celebration from 20 years ago would most likely be stored in his

Accepted Answer

A)  active memory. 
B)  short-term memory. 
C)  long-term memory. 
D)  working memory. 
A)  active memory. 
B)  short-term memory. 
C)  long-term memory. 
D)  working memory.

Question 16

Knowing how to use a coffee maker every morning without reading directions would best belong in the __________ bin?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Knowing how to use a coffee maker...

Question 17

When information does not fit into our schemata, we ignore it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

"We should be strong of mind and of body" is a statement of belief.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What occurs during the Reception stage of the Intrapersonal Information Flow model?

Accepted Answer

A listener registers

Question 20

How does priming affect information processing?

Accepted Answer

Primes are clues that signal h

Identify and define the different information bins.

Schema theory helps explain four distinct ways listeners process information. Identify and describe each of these ways using examples.

Internal stimuli can be physical, cognitive, or emotional.

One's view of whether something is good or bad is a(n) __________.

Schemas with value-laden people beliefs are called __________.

"Men with British accents are more attractive and make for much better friends" is best described as a

Schemas help listeners predict what will be said next in a conversation.

Information that one thinks is noteworthy but is not sure where to place is called__________.

Who wrote the seminal research indicating that when narrative information triggers a familiar story line, one might rely on a script instead of incoming information?

According to the text authors, short-term working memory is the __________ link in the Listening MATERRS model.

How are internal stimuli and internal noise related?

The neural reception of a stimulus is __________ .

External interferences are any sign, signal, or stimulus picked up by the senses.

In two to three sentences, describe how schemas affect our structural expectations of information.

Hernando's memories of his wedding celebration from 20 years ago would most likely be stored in his

Knowing how to use a coffee maker every morning without reading directions would best belong in the __________ bin?

When information does not fit into our schemata, we ignore it.

"We should be strong of mind and of body" is a statement of belief.

What occurs during the Reception stage of the Intrapersonal Information Flow model?

How does priming affect information processing?

Introduction and Overview

Listening

Individual Differences in Listening Processes

Listening in a Mediated World

Listening in the Conversational Context

Listening and Relationship Building the Family Context

Listening and Relationship Building Friends and Romance

Listening in Context Education

Listening in Context

Listening and Health

Listening in Legal Contexts

Transforming Listening: Future Directions

Filters

Exam 3: Listening and Information Processing

Identify and define the different information bins.

Schema theory helps explain four distinct ways listeners process information. Identify and describe each of these ways using examples.

Internal stimuli can be physical, cognitive, or emotional.

One's view of whether something is good or bad is a(n) __________.

Schemas with value-laden people beliefs are called __________.

"Men with British accents are more attractive and make for much better friends" is best described as a

Schemas help listeners predict what will be said next in a conversation.

Information that one thinks is noteworthy but is not sure where to place is called__________.

Who wrote the seminal research indicating that when narrative information triggers a familiar story line, one might rely on a script instead of incoming information?

According to the text authors, short-term working memory is the __________ link in the Listening MATERRS model.

How are internal stimuli and internal noise related?

The neural reception of a stimulus is __________ .

External interferences are any sign, signal, or stimulus picked up by the senses.

In two to three sentences, describe how schemas affect our structural expectations of information.

Hernando's memories of his wedding celebration from 20 years ago would most likely be stored in his

Knowing how to use a coffee maker every morning without reading directions would best belong in the __________ bin?

When information does not fit into our schemata, we ignore it.

"We should be strong of mind and of body" is a statement of belief.

What occurs during the Reception stage of the Intrapersonal Information Flow model?

How does priming affect information processing?

Introduction and Overview

Listening

Individual Differences in Listening Processes

Listening in a Mediated World

Listening in the Conversational Context

Listening and Relationship Building the Family Context

Listening and Relationship Building Friends and Romance

Listening in Context Education

Listening in Context

Listening and Health

Listening in Legal Contexts

Transforming Listening: Future Directions

Filters