Exam 2: Getting to Know Your Audience and Situation

Lauren had a difficult time listening to the professor because the temperature in the room was too cold. This is an example of a physiological barrier.

__________cultures will have clearly defined divisions of authority and responsibility.

Miguel had a headache and had trouble focusing on the speeches in class. This is an example of a(n)

Ben's family places a lot of importance on gaining a quality education. This is an example of a(n)

How do long-term and short-term audiences differ?

Being able to respond to audience differences through sensitivity, politeness, willing adjustment, and collaboration is known as negotiation skill.

I love classic rock!" This is an example of a(n)

__________is the biological differences of humankind, often noticeable in physical markers such as color and texture of hair, color of skin and eyes, shape of facial features, and bodily build and proportions.

An audience who is required to attend a speech or event is called a(n)_________ audience.

Explain the differences between the terms race, ethnicity, and culture.

All social traits are designated by choice.

When writing surveys, you should tend toward__________ questions.

After reading the following survey on the topic of the Gulf oil spill, correct any questions you feel are ineffective and explain why you made the corrections.   1. Have you ever vacationed in the Gulf area? ___Yes ___No 2. Do you agree that the federal government is not doing enough to stop the flow of oil? ___Yes ___No 3. What should BP be doing differently to contain the spill? 4. Who do you feel is the most responsible for the spill and why? 5. How serious do you think the Gulf oil spill is and do you think it will affect our nation's long-term energy policy?

Juan paid attention to the unique characteristics of his audience members and took care to keep these distinctions in mind during the whole speech-making process. This is an example of

___________is false or oversimplified generalizing applied toindividuals based on group characteristics.

"Do you plan to vote in the next election?" This is an example of a closed-ended question.

List three questions regarding situational time you should ask before giving a speech.

According to Littlejohn and Foss, identity knowledge, mindfulness, and negotiation skill are all components of___________

What questions can a basic analysis of your audience andsituation help you answer? (List three)

Label each level of Maslow's hierarchy of needs in the diagram and then explain each level.