Question 1

Four methods of reducing communication apprehension include __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  daydreaming, systematic desensitization, cognitive restructuring, skills training 
B) positive visualization, cognitive restructuring, systematic desensitization, skills training 
C)  negative visualization, cognitive restructuring, systematic desensitization, skills training 
D)  cognitive complexity, positive visualization, systematic desensitization, skills training 
E)  cognitive restructuring, negative visualization, daydreaming, skills training 
A)  daydreaming, systematic desensitization, cognitive restructuring, skills training 
B) positive visualization, cognitive restructuring, systematic desensitization, skills training 
C)  negative visualization, cognitive restructuring, systematic desensitization, skills training 
D)  cognitive complexity, positive visualization, systematic desensitization, skills training 
E)  cognitive restructuring, negative visualization, daydreaming, skills training B

Question 2

According to James Winans, in many ways public speaking is quite similar to everyday talk.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

One of the advantages of public speaking is, it doesn't require as much preparation as face-to-face conversations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

When the primary goal is to change listener's attitudes, beliefs, or behaviors, one delivers __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  factual disinformation 
B) a speech to persuade 
C)  a speech to blame 
D)  a speech to inform 
E)  a speech to entertain 
A)  factual disinformation 
B) a speech to persuade 
C)  a speech to blame 
D)  a speech to inform 
E)  a speech to entertain

Question 5

A speaker who plans and practices but does not memorize actual words and phrases for a presentation is using the __________ style.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A speaker who plans and practices but...

Question 6

__________ is material used to support claims, such as those made in a public speech.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ is material used to support claims,...

Question 7

__________ __________ is a method of reducing speaking anxiety by teaching individuals to revise how they think about speaking.

Accepted Answer

Cognitive

Question 8

Before including any form of evidence, speakers do not have an ethical responsibility to check the accuracy of material and the credibility of sources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Presentations to __________ aim to change listeners' attitudes, beliefs, or behaviors or to motivate them to take some action.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Presentations to __________ aim to change listeners'...

Question 10

Which of the following would most likely be an example of a speech designed to entertain?

Accepted Answer

A) giving a toast at a friends wedding 
B)  talking to students about responding to a proposed tuition increase 
C)  talking about one's experiences growing up during the Great Depression 
D)  giving a speech on what it's like to be a professional athlete 
E)  giving a lecture about touring the Athenian ruins 
A) giving a toast at a friends wedding 
B)  talking to students about responding to a proposed tuition increase 
C)  talking about one's experiences growing up during the Great Depression 
D)  giving a speech on what it's like to be a professional athlete 
E)  giving a lecture about touring the Athenian ruins

Question 11

While actually giving a speech, a speaker should not make any changes for the audience, in case it causes the speaker to become confused.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

__________ __________ is a method to reduce speaking anxiety by guiding speakers through imagined positive speaking experiences.

Accepted Answer

Positive v

Question 13

Speakers use an __________ __________ to acknowledge a source of evidence in a speech.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Speakers use an __________ __________ to acknowledge...

Question 14

Which of the following is a distinctive feature of public communication?

Accepted Answer

A)  entertaining the audience 
B)  greater responsibility for the speaker to plan and prepare 
C)  less direct interaction with the audience 
D)  a and c are both distinctive features of public communication 
E) b and c are both distinctive features of public communication 
A)  entertaining the audience 
B)  greater responsibility for the speaker to plan and prepare 
C)  less direct interaction with the audience 
D)  a and c are both distinctive features of public communication 
E) b and c are both distinctive features of public communication

Question 15

Identify one topic for a presentation, and then write out thesis sentences for 5 different organizational patterns on that topic. Also, explain how different organizational patterns shape the meaning of a public message.

Accepted Answer

Topic: The Impact of Social Media on Men

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a part of the motivated sequence pattern used to organize a persuasive speech?

Accepted Answer

A)  attention step 
B)  action step 
C)  satisfaction step 
D)  visualization step 
E) transition step 
A)  attention step 
B)  action step 
C)  satisfaction step 
D)  visualization step 
E) transition step

Question 17

When Brandon begins his presentation, the audience doesn't know him and has no basis for assuming he is competent. However, during his presentation Brandon gains the trust and respect of listeners because he has good research and clear organization. The increase in Brandon's credibility during the presentation is due to __________ credibility.

Accepted Answer

A) derived 
B)  initial 
C)  terminal 
D)  authority-based 
E)  assumed 
A) derived 
B)  initial 
C)  terminal 
D)  authority-based 
E)  assumed

Question 18

A strong conclusion should look to accomplish which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  gaining support of the listeners 
B)  offering an opportunity for rebuttal 
C)  providing a memorable close 
D)  summarizing the main ideas 
E) all but b 
A)  gaining support of the listeners 
B)  offering an opportunity for rebuttal 
C)  providing a memorable close 
D)  summarizing the main ideas 
E) all but b

Question 19

Learning to control your breathing during public speaking is an example of systematic desensitization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Guidelines for choosing good topics for presentation include all of the following EXCEPT __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  select a topic that interests you 
B)  select a topic appropriate to the speaking situation 
C)  select a topic appropriate to your audience 
D)  select a topic limited in scope 
E) all of the above are guidelines for choosing topics 
A)  select a topic that interests you 
B)  select a topic appropriate to the speaking situation 
C)  select a topic appropriate to your audience 
D)  select a topic limited in scope 
E) all of the above are guidelines for choosing topics

Four methods of reducing communication apprehension include __________.

According to James Winans, in many ways public speaking is quite similar to everyday talk.

One of the advantages of public speaking is, it doesn't require as much preparation as face-to-face conversations.

When the primary goal is to change listener's attitudes, beliefs, or behaviors, one delivers __________.

A speaker who plans and practices but does not memorize actual words and phrases for a presentation is using the __________ style.

__________ is material used to support claims, such as those made in a public speech.

is a method of reducing speaking anxiety by teaching individuals to revise how they think about speaking.

Before including any form of evidence, speakers do not have an ethical responsibility to check the accuracy of material and the credibility of sources.

Presentations to __________ aim to change listeners' attitudes, beliefs, or behaviors or to motivate them to take some action.

Which of the following would most likely be an example of a speech designed to entertain?

While actually giving a speech, a speaker should not make any changes for the audience, in case it causes the speaker to become confused.

is a method to reduce speaking anxiety by guiding speakers through imagined positive speaking experiences.

Speakers use an to acknowledge a source of evidence in a speech.

Which of the following is a distinctive feature of public communication?

Identify one topic for a presentation, and then write out thesis sentences for 5 different organizational patterns on that topic. Also, explain how different organizational patterns shape the meaning of a public message.

Which of the following is NOT a part of the motivated sequence pattern used to organize a persuasive speech?

A strong conclusion should look to accomplish which of the following?

Learning to control your breathing during public speaking is an example of systematic desensitization.

Guidelines for choosing good topics for presentation include all of the following EXCEPT __________.

A First Look at Communication

The Field of Communication From Historical and Contemporary Perspectives

Perceiving and Understanding

Engaging in Verbal Communication

Engaging in Nonverbal Communication

Listening and Responding to Others

Creating Communication Climates

Adapting Communication to Cultures and Social Communities

Communication and Self-Concept

Communication in Personal Relationships

Communication in Groups and Teams

Communication in Organizations

Mass Communication

Digital Media and the Online World

Filters

Exam 13: Public Communication

Four methods of reducing communication apprehension include __________.

According to James Winans, in many ways public speaking is quite similar to everyday talk.

One of the advantages of public speaking is, it doesn't require as much preparation as face-to-face conversations.

When the primary goal is to change listener's attitudes, beliefs, or behaviors, one delivers __________.

A speaker who plans and practices but does not memorize actual words and phrases for a presentation is using the __________ style.

__________ is material used to support claims, such as those made in a public speech.

__________ __________ is a method of reducing speaking anxiety by teaching individuals to revise how they think about speaking.

Before including any form of evidence, speakers do not have an ethical responsibility to check the accuracy of material and the credibility of sources.

Presentations to __________ aim to change listeners' attitudes, beliefs, or behaviors or to motivate them to take some action.

Which of the following would most likely be an example of a speech designed to entertain?

While actually giving a speech, a speaker should not make any changes for the audience, in case it causes the speaker to become confused.

__________ __________ is a method to reduce speaking anxiety by guiding speakers through imagined positive speaking experiences.

Speakers use an __________ __________ to acknowledge a source of evidence in a speech.

Which of the following is a distinctive feature of public communication?

Identify one topic for a presentation, and then write out thesis sentences for 5 different organizational patterns on that topic. Also, explain how different organizational patterns shape the meaning of a public message.

Which of the following is NOT a part of the motivated sequence pattern used to organize a persuasive speech?

A strong conclusion should look to accomplish which of the following?

Learning to control your breathing during public speaking is an example of systematic desensitization.

Guidelines for choosing good topics for presentation include all of the following EXCEPT __________.

A First Look at Communication

The Field of Communication From Historical and Contemporary Perspectives

Perceiving and Understanding

Engaging in Verbal Communication

Engaging in Nonverbal Communication

Listening and Responding to Others

Creating Communication Climates

Adapting Communication to Cultures and Social Communities

Communication and Self-Concept

Communication in Personal Relationships

Communication in Groups and Teams

Communication in Organizations

Mass Communication

Digital Media and the Online World

Filters

is a method of reducing speaking anxiety by teaching individuals to revise how they think about speaking.

is a method to reduce speaking anxiety by guiding speakers through imagined positive speaking experiences.

Speakers use an to acknowledge a source of evidence in a speech.