Question 1

Nick is really worried about his statistics exam after lunch, so he isn't really listening to his speech instructor. The listening barrier here is

Accepted Answer

A)  personal concerns. 
B)  personal prejudice. 
C)  information overload. 
D)  outside distractions. 
A)  personal concerns. 
B)  personal prejudice. 
C)  information overload. 
D)  outside distractions.

Question 2

_____ is the process of using a method or standards to evaluate the effectiveness and appropriateness of messages.

Accepted Answer

A)  Accommodation 
B)  Critical listening 
C)  Rhetorical criticism 
D)  Reasoning 
A)  Accommodation 
B)  Critical listening 
C)  Rhetorical criticism 
D)  Reasoning

Question 3

It's a good listening technique to try to mentally summarize the major idea that specific facts support.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Selecting, attending, understanding, and remembering are all a part of effective listening.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

_____ is the process of listening to evaluate the quality, appropriateness, value, and importance of the information you hear.

Accepted Answer

A)  Accommodation 
B)  Critical listening 
C)  Information overload 
D)  Reasoning 
A)  Accommodation 
B)  Critical listening 
C)  Information overload 
D)  Reasoning

Question 6

In a speech about how Texas became a state, Martina provided three main points and delivered them in a chronological pattern. Two of her classmates, Anna and Donna, were discussing the speech the next day.Anna remembered Martina's three main points while Donna only remembered the story used in the introduction. Who was the better listener, according to the textbook's tips to enhance listening skills?

Accepted Answer

A)  Donna was the better listener because she followed the tip, "Avoid information overload." 
B)  Donna was the better listener because she followed the tip, "Be a selfish listener." 
C)  Anna was the better listener because she followed the tip, "Listen for major ideas." 
D)  Anna was the better listener because she followed the tip, "Avoid overreacting emotionally." 
A)  Donna was the better listener because she followed the tip, "Avoid information overload." 
B)  Donna was the better listener because she followed the tip, "Be a selfish listener." 
C)  Anna was the better listener because she followed the tip, "Listen for major ideas." 
D)  Anna was the better listener because she followed the tip, "Avoid overreacting emotionally."

Question 7

When listeners assign meaning to a message they are

Accepted Answer

A)  selecting. 
B)  understanding. 
C)  attending. 
D)  remembering. 
A)  selecting. 
B)  understanding. 
C)  attending. 
D)  remembering.

Question 8

Because we hear so many sounds simultaneously, the first stage of listening is to

Accepted Answer

A)  select. 
B)  understand. 
C)  remember. 
D)  attend. 
A)  select. 
B)  understand. 
C)  remember. 
D)  attend.

Question 9

_____ is the process of drawing a conclusion from evidence within the logical framework of the arguments.

Accepted Answer

A)  Accommodation 
B)  Critical listening 
C)  Logic 
D)  Reasoning 
A)  Accommodation 
B)  Critical listening 
C)  Logic 
D)  Reasoning

Question 10

Aperson who likes information delivered with lots of facts and details is likely a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  relational-oriented listener. 
B)  analytical-oriented listener. 
C)  task-oriented listener. 
D)  critical-oriented listener. 
A)  relational-oriented listener. 
B)  analytical-oriented listener. 
C)  task-oriented listener. 
D)  critical-oriented listener.

Nick is really worried about his statistics exam after lunch, so he isn't really listening to his speech instructor. The listening barrier here is

_____ is the process of using a method or standards to evaluate the effectiveness and appropriateness of messages.

It's a good listening technique to try to mentally summarize the major idea that specific facts support.

Selecting, attending, understanding, and remembering are all a part of effective listening.

_____ is the process of listening to evaluate the quality, appropriateness, value, and importance of the information you hear.

When listeners assign meaning to a message they are

Because we hear so many sounds simultaneously, the first stage of listening is to

_____ is the process of drawing a conclusion from evidence within the logical framework of the arguments.

Aperson who likes information delivered with lots of facts and details is likely a(n)

Speaking in Public

Improving Your Confidence

Presenting Your First Speech

Ethics and Free Speech

Analyzing Your Audience

Adapting to Your Audience as You Speak

Developing Your Speech

Gathering Supporting Material

Supporting Your Speech

Organizing Your Speech

Developing an Introduction

Developing a Conclusion

Outlining and Revising Your Speech

Using Words Well

Methods of Delivery

Nonverbal Communication

Verbal Communication

Adapting and Delivering Your Speech

Selecting Presentation Aids

Preparing and Using Presentation Aids

Informative Speaking

Understanding Principles of Persuasive Speaking

Using Persuasive Strategies

Speaking on Special Occasions

Speaking in Small Groups

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Exam 5: Listening

Nick is really worried about his statistics exam after lunch, so he isn't really listening to his speech instructor. The listening barrier here is

_____ is the process of using a method or standards to evaluate the effectiveness and appropriateness of messages.

It's a good listening technique to try to mentally summarize the major idea that specific facts support.

Selecting, attending, understanding, and remembering are all a part of effective listening.

_____ is the process of listening to evaluate the quality, appropriateness, value, and importance of the information you hear.

When listeners assign meaning to a message they are

Because we hear so many sounds simultaneously, the first stage of listening is to

_____ is the process of drawing a conclusion from evidence within the logical framework of the arguments.

Aperson who likes information delivered with lots of facts and details is likely a(n)

Speaking in Public

Improving Your Confidence

Presenting Your First Speech

Ethics and Free Speech

Analyzing Your Audience

Adapting to Your Audience as You Speak

Developing Your Speech

Gathering Supporting Material

Supporting Your Speech

Organizing Your Speech

Developing an Introduction

Developing a Conclusion

Outlining and Revising Your Speech

Using Words Well

Methods of Delivery

Nonverbal Communication

Verbal Communication

Adapting and Delivering Your Speech

Selecting Presentation Aids

Preparing and Using Presentation Aids

Informative Speaking

Understanding Principles of Persuasive Speaking

Using Persuasive Strategies

Speaking on Special Occasions

Speaking in Small Groups

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