Question 1

Is the United States an individualist or collectivist culture? Explain your answer.

Accepted Answer

The U.S. is an individualist c

Question 2

A speech on the importance of a having a fire escape plan for the home evokes which need?

Accepted Answer

A)  psychological 
B)  safety 
C)  self-actualization 
D)  physiological 
A)  psychological 
B)  safety 
C)  self-actualization 
D)  physiological

Question 3

It is the responsibility of humans to take care of the planet."This is an example of a

Accepted Answer

A)  belief. 
B)  social trait. 
C)  myth. 
D)  fact. 
A)  belief. 
B)  social trait. 
C)  myth. 
D)  fact.

Question 4

_____means knowing what is distinctive about an audience.

Accepted Answer

A)  Audience analysis 
B)  Speaking competence 
C)  Identity knowledge 
D)  Negotiation skill 
A)  Audience analysis 
B)  Speaking competence 
C)  Identity knowledge 
D)  Negotiation skill

Question 5

Inclinations to feel either positively or negatively toward something are called

Accepted Answer

A)  beliefs. 
B)  identities. 
C)  traits. 
D)  attitudes. 
A)  beliefs. 
B)  identities. 
C)  traits. 
D)  attitudes.

Question 6

___________include characteristics such as age, sexualorientation, and education.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ___________include characteristics such as age, sexualorientation, and...

Question 7

Bev has a strong desire for positive feedback about her job performance from her boss and coworkers. When they praise her, it makes her feel successful and proud. In this circumstance, Bev is fulfilling her___________ needs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Bev has a strong desire for positive...

Question 8

Susannah didn't pay attention to Madison's speech because she assumed it didn't relate to her. This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  ethnocentrism. 
B)  mindfulness. 
C)  egocentrism. 
D)  stereotyping. 
A)  ethnocentrism. 
B)  mindfulness. 
C)  egocentrism. 
D)  stereotyping.

Question 9

Even if you don't know your audience, you will still be able to choose an appropriate topic, select the right source materials, and use a delivery style that works in your speaking situation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Open-ended questions are used when you want general, quantifiable information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a tip for adapting to internal noise?

Accepted Answer

A)  If your audience's attention is wandering, call on members, move around the room, or vary your delivery. 
B)  Pay attention to the nonverbal behavior of your audience. 
C)  Pay attention to the noises affecting you and your audience 
D)  Realize that your audience is ethically responsible for listening to you. 
A)  If your audience's attention is wandering, call on members, move around the room, or vary your delivery. 
B)  Pay attention to the nonverbal behavior of your audience. 
C)  Pay attention to the noises affecting you and your audience 
D)  Realize that your audience is ethically responsible for listening to you.

Question 12

The____________ traits of your audience refer to how they are affected by or identify with other groups of people.

Accepted Answer

A)  external 
B)  internal 
C)  self-esteem 
D)  social 
A)  external 
B)  internal 
C)  self-esteem 
D)  social

Question 13

Sexual orientation, occupation, and household type are all considered personal traits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT one of the components of intercultural competence identified by Littlejohn and Foss?

Accepted Answer

A)  identity knowledge 
B)  mindfulness 
C)  self-monitoring 
D)  negotiation skill 
A)  identity knowledge 
B)  mindfulness 
C)  self-monitoring 
D)  negotiation skill

Question 15

People who were born between 1946 and 1964 are called

Accepted Answer

A)  Generation Y. 
B)  Baby Boomers. 
C)  Generation W. 
D)  Idealists. 
A)  Generation Y. 
B)  Baby Boomers. 
C)  Generation W. 
D)  Idealists.

Question 16

According to psychologist Abraham Maslow, the highest level of human need we have is that of self-esteem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a cultural characteristic of the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a low-uncertainty culture. 
B)  It is an individualist culture. 
C)  It is a long-term culture. 
D)  It is a low power culture. 
A)  It is a low-uncertainty culture. 
B)  It is an individualist culture. 
C)  It is a long-term culture. 
D)  It is a low power culture.

Question 18

Adapting to your audience and the situation should begin

Accepted Answer

A)  after you have written and memorized your speech. 
B)  immediately after you receive a public speaking assignment or engagement. 
C)  immediately before you receive a public speaking assignment or engagement. 
D)  after you have researched and outlined the main points of your speech. 
A)  after you have written and memorized your speech. 
B)  immediately after you receive a public speaking assignment or engagement. 
C)  immediately before you receive a public speaking assignment or engagement. 
D)  after you have researched and outlined the main points of your speech.

Question 19

The United States is considered to be competitive and individualistic, according to Hofstede's culture model.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

_______refers to how well you communicate with others.

Accepted Answer

A)  Ethnocentrism 
B)  Identity knowledge 
C)  Situational analysis 
D)  Speaking competence 
A)  Ethnocentrism 
B)  Identity knowledge 
C)  Situational analysis 
D)  Speaking competence

Is the United States an individualist or collectivist culture? Explain your answer.

A speech on the importance of a having a fire escape plan for the home evokes which need?

It is the responsibility of humans to take care of the planet."This is an example of a

_____means knowing what is distinctive about an audience.

Inclinations to feel either positively or negatively toward something are called

___________include characteristics such as age, sexualorientation, and education.

Bev has a strong desire for positive feedback about her job performance from her boss and coworkers. When they praise her, it makes her feel successful and proud. In this circumstance, Bev is fulfilling her___________ needs.

Susannah didn't pay attention to Madison's speech because she assumed it didn't relate to her. This is an example of

Even if you don't know your audience, you will still be able to choose an appropriate topic, select the right source materials, and use a delivery style that works in your speaking situation.

Open-ended questions are used when you want general, quantifiable information.

Which of the following is NOT a tip for adapting to internal noise?

The____________ traits of your audience refer to how they are affected by or identify with other groups of people.

Sexual orientation, occupation, and household type are all considered personal traits.

Which of the following is NOT one of the components of intercultural competence identified by Littlejohn and Foss?

People who were born between 1946 and 1964 are called

According to psychologist Abraham Maslow, the highest level of human need we have is that of self-esteem.

Which of the following is NOT a cultural characteristic of the United States?

Adapting to your audience and the situation should begin

The United States is considered to be competitive and individualistic, according to Hofstede's culture model.

_______refers to how well you communicate with others.

Overview of Public Speaking

Selecting Your Topic and Purpose

Locating Support Material

Selecting and Testing Support Material

Outlining Your Speech

Organizing the Speech Body

Introducing and Concluding Your Speech

Using Language Successfully

Delivering Your Speech

Using Presentation Aids

Listening

Evaluating Speeches

The Informative Speech

Tools for Persuading

The Persuasive Speech

Speeches for Special Events

On-The-Job Speaking

Speaking in Small Groups

Filters

Exam 2: Getting to Know Your Audience and Situation

Is the United States an individualist or collectivist culture? Explain your answer.

A speech on the importance of a having a fire escape plan for the home evokes which need?

It is the responsibility of humans to take care of the planet."This is an example of a

_____means knowing what is distinctive about an audience.

Inclinations to feel either positively or negatively toward something are called

___________include characteristics such as age, sexualorientation, and education.

Bev has a strong desire for positive feedback about her job performance from her boss and coworkers. When they praise her, it makes her feel successful and proud. In this circumstance, Bev is fulfilling her___________ needs.

Susannah didn't pay attention to Madison's speech because she assumed it didn't relate to her. This is an example of

Even if you don't know your audience, you will still be able to choose an appropriate topic, select the right source materials, and use a delivery style that works in your speaking situation.

Open-ended questions are used when you want general, quantifiable information.

Which of the following is NOT a tip for adapting to internal noise?

The____________ traits of your audience refer to how they are affected by or identify with other groups of people.

Sexual orientation, occupation, and household type are all considered personal traits.

Which of the following is NOT one of the components of intercultural competence identified by Littlejohn and Foss?

People who were born between 1946 and 1964 are called

According to psychologist Abraham Maslow, the highest level of human need we have is that of self-esteem.

Which of the following is NOT a cultural characteristic of the United States?

Adapting to your audience and the situation should begin

The United States is considered to be competitive and individualistic, according to Hofstede's culture model.

_______refers to how well you communicate with others.

Overview of Public Speaking

Selecting Your Topic and Purpose

Locating Support Material

Selecting and Testing Support Material

Outlining Your Speech

Organizing the Speech Body

Introducing and Concluding Your Speech

Using Language Successfully

Delivering Your Speech

Using Presentation Aids

Listening

Evaluating Speeches

The Informative Speech

Tools for Persuading

The Persuasive Speech

Speeches for Special Events

On-The-Job Speaking

Speaking in Small Groups

Filters