Question 1

Being a selfish listener can help you to maintain your powers of concentration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Emotion is primarily communicated by unspoken messages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Discuss the barriers to effective listening by listing the five barriers and what the speaker and listener can do to overcome each barrier.

Accepted Answer

1.Information overload - Speaker: develo

Question 4

One expert has estimated that as much as 93 percent of the emotional content of a speech is conveyed by

Accepted Answer

A) nonverbal cues. 
B) emotional intelligence. 
C) unintentional gestures. 
D) verbal cues. 
A) nonverbal cues. 
B) emotional intelligence. 
C) unintentional gestures. 
D) verbal cues.

Question 5

When you "own" your feedback by using I-statements rather than you-statements,you are being ______,an important component of providing effective criticism.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When you "own" your feedback by using...

Question 6

After listening to a speech by a local politician,Jon had the opportunity to think about the speech.He discovered that evidence was misquoted,there were a number of scare tactics used,and some data was falsified to support the claims being made.Which of the following is TRUE of the speech Jon listened to?

Accepted Answer

A) If the speech was understandable to the audience,then the politician was free to use any means available to persuade the audience. 
B) The politician's speech was appropriate,but not effective. 
C) The politician used unethical rhetorical strategies to manipulate the audience. 
D) The politician had an effective and appropriate message. 
A) If the speech was understandable to the audience,then the politician was free to use any means available to persuade the audience. 
B) The politician's speech was appropriate,but not effective. 
C) The politician used unethical rhetorical strategies to manipulate the audience. 
D) The politician had an effective and appropriate message.

Question 7

Jenny was sitting in class on a gorgeous Friday afternoon,thinking about the weekend trip she was leaving for right after class.As a result,she was having trouble focusing on the professor's lecture.What listening barrier was Jenny experiencing?

Accepted Answer

A) information overload 
B) receiver apprehension 
C) personal concerns 
D) outside distractions 
A) information overload 
B) receiver apprehension 
C) personal concerns 
D) outside distractions

Question 8

When you are listening to a message and also evaluating it,you have to work harder than you do at other times to understand the speaker's message.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

When we,as listeners,focus on the message,we are said to

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

If you do not give the speaker some suggestions or alternatives for improvement,you are failing to be _______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If you do not give the speaker...

Question 11

The first stage of listening is to _____,or single out a message from several competing messages.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

_____ are words,images,and nonverbal cues that create meaning for others.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ are words,images,and nonverbal cues that create...

Question 13

The goal of a critical listener or a critical thinker is to

Accepted Answer

A) evaluate information to make a choice. 
B) watch for mistakes that the speaker makes. 
C) memorize the speech he or she is listening to so well that he or she can recite it verbatim. 
D) expound upon the ideas of the speaker. 
A) evaluate information to make a choice. 
B) watch for mistakes that the speaker makes. 
C) memorize the speech he or she is listening to so well that he or she can recite it verbatim. 
D) expound upon the ideas of the speaker.

Question 14

Because much of our day is spent listening,there may be times we "tune out" when information is being sent to us because we hear so much information that we get tired of listening.This process is called

Accepted Answer

A) psychological noise. 
B) information fatigue. 
C) psychological distractions. 
D) information overload. 
A) psychological noise. 
B) information fatigue. 
C) psychological distractions. 
D) information overload.

Question 15

What is the relationship between critical listening and critical thinking?

Accepted Answer

Critical listening is the process of lis

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A) Inferring 
B) Accommodating 
C) Critical listening 
D) Critical thinking 
A) Inferring 
B) Accommodating 
C) Critical listening 
D) Critical thinking

Question 17

Krysten just listened to Erin's speech about the Lord of the Rings trilogy.In her written critique,Krysten made the following comments: "I liked the visuals," "weak eye contact," and "the conclusion was good." Is this a good critique?

Accepted Answer

A) No; Krysten should have provided more descriptive information to Erin to reflect the specific strengths and weaknesses of the speech. 
B) No; Krysten did not talk about the introduction and body of the speech. 
C) Yes; Krysten put into writing what she thought was good and what needed work. 
D) Yes; Krysten provided sufficient feedback so Erin can make corrections in future speeches. 
A) No; Krysten should have provided more descriptive information to Erin to reflect the specific strengths and weaknesses of the speech. 
B) No; Krysten did not talk about the introduction and body of the speech. 
C) Yes; Krysten put into writing what she thought was good and what needed work. 
D) Yes; Krysten provided sufficient feedback so Erin can make corrections in future speeches.

Question 18

The word ______ means "to judge or discuss."

Accepted Answer

The answer of The word ______ means "to judge or...

Question 19

A way to combat information overload as a speaker is to avoid redundancy in your message.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Your own thoughts are among the biggest competitors for your attention when you are a member of an audience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Being a selfish listener can help you to maintain your powers of concentration.

Emotion is primarily communicated by unspoken messages.

Discuss the barriers to effective listening by listing the five barriers and what the speaker and listener can do to overcome each barrier.

One expert has estimated that as much as 93 percent of the emotional content of a speech is conveyed by

When you "own" your feedback by using I-statements rather than you-statements,you are being ______,an important component of providing effective criticism.

Jenny was sitting in class on a gorgeous Friday afternoon,thinking about the weekend trip she was leaving for right after class.As a result,she was having trouble focusing on the professor's lecture.What listening barrier was Jenny experiencing?

When you are listening to a message and also evaluating it,you have to work harder than you do at other times to understand the speaker's message.

When we,as listeners,focus on the message,we are said to

If you do not give the speaker some suggestions or alternatives for improvement,you are failing to be _______.

The first stage of listening is to _____,or single out a message from several competing messages.

_____ are words,images,and nonverbal cues that create meaning for others.

The goal of a critical listener or a critical thinker is to

Because much of our day is spent listening,there may be times we "tune out" when information is being sent to us because we hear so much information that we get tired of listening.This process is called

What is the relationship between critical listening and critical thinking?

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

Krysten just listened to Erin's speech about the Lord of the Rings trilogy.In her written critique,Krysten made the following comments: "I liked the visuals," "weak eye contact," and "the conclusion was good." Is this a good critique?

The word ______ means "to judge or discuss."

A way to combat information overload as a speaker is to avoid redundancy in your message.

Your own thoughts are among the biggest competitors for your attention when you are a member of an audience.

Introduction to Public Speaking

Speaking With Confidence

Presenting Your First Speech

Speaking Freely and Ethically

Analyzing Your Audience

Developing Your Speech

Gathering and Using Supporting

Organizing and Outlining Your Speech

Introducing Your Speech

Concluding Your Speech

Using Words Well: Speaker Language and Style

Delivering Your Speech

Designing and Using Presentation Aids

Speaking to Inform

Understanding Principles of Persuasive Speaking

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Exam 5: Listening to Speeches

Being a selfish listener can help you to maintain your powers of concentration.

Emotion is primarily communicated by unspoken messages.

Discuss the barriers to effective listening by listing the five barriers and what the speaker and listener can do to overcome each barrier.

One expert has estimated that as much as 93 percent of the emotional content of a speech is conveyed by

When you "own" your feedback by using I-statements rather than you-statements,you are being ______,an important component of providing effective criticism.

Jenny was sitting in class on a gorgeous Friday afternoon,thinking about the weekend trip she was leaving for right after class.As a result,she was having trouble focusing on the professor's lecture.What listening barrier was Jenny experiencing?

When you are listening to a message and also evaluating it,you have to work harder than you do at other times to understand the speaker's message.

When we,as listeners,focus on the message,we are said to

If you do not give the speaker some suggestions or alternatives for improvement,you are failing to be _______.

The first stage of listening is to _____,or single out a message from several competing messages.

_____ are words,images,and nonverbal cues that create meaning for others.

The goal of a critical listener or a critical thinker is to

Because much of our day is spent listening,there may be times we "tune out" when information is being sent to us because we hear so much information that we get tired of listening.This process is called

What is the relationship between critical listening and critical thinking?

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

Krysten just listened to Erin's speech about the Lord of the Rings trilogy.In her written critique,Krysten made the following comments: "I liked the visuals," "weak eye contact," and "the conclusion was good." Is this a good critique?

The word ______ means "to judge or discuss."

A way to combat information overload as a speaker is to avoid redundancy in your message.

Your own thoughts are among the biggest competitors for your attention when you are a member of an audience.

Introduction to Public Speaking

Speaking With Confidence

Presenting Your First Speech

Speaking Freely and Ethically

Analyzing Your Audience

Developing Your Speech

Gathering and Using Supporting

Organizing and Outlining Your Speech

Introducing Your Speech

Concluding Your Speech

Using Words Well: Speaker Language and Style

Delivering Your Speech

Designing and Using Presentation Aids

Speaking to Inform

Understanding Principles of Persuasive Speaking

Using Persuasive Strategies

Speaking for Special Occasions and Purposes

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