Question 1

Tinnitus is something that would be most likely to affect your

Accepted Answer

A)  nonverbal gestures. 
B)  listening. 
C)  hearing. 
D)  speaking. 
A)  nonverbal gestures. 
B)  listening. 
C)  hearing. 
D)  speaking. C

Question 2

You have to give a speech on Hawaii. Which of the following sources would have the best source credibility?

Accepted Answer

A)  a classmate's friend who watched a TV show about the islands 
B)  you, because you want to go there 
C)  a friend who just got back from vacationing there 
D)  a tabloid that reported two celebrities were staying at a Hawaiian resort 
A)  a classmate's friend who watched a TV show about the islands 
B)  you, because you want to go there 
C)  a friend who just got back from vacationing there 
D)  a tabloid that reported two celebrities were staying at a Hawaiian resort C

Question 3

List and explain at least five nonverbal skills of effective listening.

Accepted Answer

1. Eye contact: Maintaining good eye contact shows the speaker that you are engaged and interested in what they are saying.

2. Body language: Open and relaxed body language, such as facing the speaker and nodding occasionally, demonstrates that you are receptive to their message.

3. Facial expressions: Smiling, frowning, or showing other appropriate facial expressions can convey empathy and understanding to the speaker.

4. Posture: Sitting or standing in a relaxed and attentive manner can signal to the speaker that you are fully present and focused on their words.

5. Gestures: Using appropriate hand gestures or other nonverbal cues can show the speaker that you are actively processing and responding to their message.

Question 4

The main goal of empathic listening is to understand what the other person is saying.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Explain the five kinds of distractions that are called noise.

Accepted Answer

The five kinds of distractions that are

Question 6

Global polls of Internet use show that people typically spend over 1.5 hours on social media each day.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Active listening can be defined as involved listening with a purpose.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

One of the suggestions for being a better listener in the workplace is to "plan for nuggets." The strategy recommended for doing this involves

Accepted Answer

A)  being empathetic when listening to others. 
B)  asking others to provide you with feedback. 
C)  considering the source of the message. 
D)  using a separate column in your notes. 
A)  being empathetic when listening to others. 
B)  asking others to provide you with feedback. 
C)  considering the source of the message. 
D)  using a separate column in your notes.

Question 9

Write an essay in which you define active listening.

Accepted Answer

Active listening is a communication tech

Question 10

Critical listening and critical thinking both involve gathering information, ideas, or arguments; establishing a basis for evaluation; and applying those standards to the information and ideas you have gathered.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is an inference?

Accepted Answer

A)  I see that road is narrow and curvy. 
B)  There is no shoulder, and there is no centerline. 
C)  The road appears dangerous for ordinary travel. 
D)  The trees grow close to the road, thus reducing light. 
A)  I see that road is narrow and curvy. 
B)  There is no shoulder, and there is no centerline. 
C)  The road appears dangerous for ordinary travel. 
D)  The trees grow close to the road, thus reducing light.

Question 12

"You wouldn't think that way if you had been a cop as long as I have" is an example of experiential superiority.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

When you paraphrase the speaker's message and intent, ask questions, or invite corrections, you are

Accepted Answer

A)  encountering a barrier to listening. 
B)  checking your understanding or perception of the speaker. 
C)  engaging in listening for enjoyment. 
D)  employing nonverbal listening behaviors. 
A)  encountering a barrier to listening. 
B)  checking your understanding or perception of the speaker. 
C)  engaging in listening for enjoyment. 
D)  employing nonverbal listening behaviors.

Question 14

Write an essay in which you reveal the answer to the question, "What is critical thinking?"

Accepted Answer

Critical thinking is a vital skill that

Question 15

List and explain three ways in which you can check your understanding of a speaker.

Accepted Answer

1. Paraphrasing: One way to check your u

Question 16

The warrant is the part of an argument where evidence is agreed upon by the speaker and listener.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The lecture cues that indicate main and subordinate points are called importance cues.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A person responds by asking, "Are you suggesting that I am not doing my job on this project?" You could classify the response as an example of defensiveness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Explain the role of working memory in the listening process.

Accepted Answer

Working memory plays a crucial role in t

Question 20

Which part of the listening process is responsible for interpreting and assigning meaning to stimuli?

Accepted Answer

A)  attention 
B)  working memory 
C)  short-term memory 
D)  long-term memory 
A)  attention 
B)  working memory 
C)  short-term memory 
D)  long-term memory

Tinnitus is something that would be most likely to affect your

You have to give a speech on Hawaii. Which of the following sources would have the best source credibility?

List and explain at least five nonverbal skills of effective listening.

The main goal of empathic listening is to understand what the other person is saying.

Explain the five kinds of distractions that are called noise.

Global polls of Internet use show that people typically spend over 1.5 hours on social media each day.

Active listening can be defined as involved listening with a purpose.

One of the suggestions for being a better listener in the workplace is to "plan for nuggets." The strategy recommended for doing this involves

Write an essay in which you define active listening.

Critical listening and critical thinking both involve gathering information, ideas, or arguments; establishing a basis for evaluation; and applying those standards to the information and ideas you have gathered.

Which of the following is an inference?

"You wouldn't think that way if you had been a cop as long as I have" is an example of experiential superiority.

When you paraphrase the speaker's message and intent, ask questions, or invite corrections, you are

Write an essay in which you reveal the answer to the question, "What is critical thinking?"

List and explain three ways in which you can check your understanding of a speaker.

The warrant is the part of an argument where evidence is agreed upon by the speaker and listener.

The lecture cues that indicate main and subordinate points are called importance cues.

A person responds by asking, "Are you suggesting that I am not doing my job on this project?" You could classify the response as an example of defensiveness.

Explain the role of working memory in the listening process.

Which part of the listening process is responsible for interpreting and assigning meaning to stimuli?

Introduction to Human Communication

Perception, Self, and Communication

Language and Meaning

Nonverbal Communication

Interpersonal Communication

Intercultural Communication

Small-Group Communication

Workplace Communication

Topic Selection and Audience Analysis

Being Credible and Using Evidence

Organizing Your Presentation

Delivery and Visual Resources

Informative Presentations

Persuasive Presentations

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Exam 5: Listening and Critical Thinking

Tinnitus is something that would be most likely to affect your

You have to give a speech on Hawaii. Which of the following sources would have the best source credibility?

List and explain at least five nonverbal skills of effective listening.

The main goal of empathic listening is to understand what the other person is saying.

Explain the five kinds of distractions that are called noise.

Global polls of Internet use show that people typically spend over 1.5 hours on social media each day.

Active listening can be defined as involved listening with a purpose.

One of the suggestions for being a better listener in the workplace is to "plan for nuggets." The strategy recommended for doing this involves

Write an essay in which you define active listening.

Critical listening and critical thinking both involve gathering information, ideas, or arguments; establishing a basis for evaluation; and applying those standards to the information and ideas you have gathered.

Which of the following is an inference?

"You wouldn't think that way if you had been a cop as long as I have" is an example of experiential superiority.

When you paraphrase the speaker's message and intent, ask questions, or invite corrections, you are

Write an essay in which you reveal the answer to the question, "What is critical thinking?"

List and explain three ways in which you can check your understanding of a speaker.

The warrant is the part of an argument where evidence is agreed upon by the speaker and listener.

The lecture cues that indicate main and subordinate points are called importance cues.

A person responds by asking, "Are you suggesting that I am not doing my job on this project?" You could classify the response as an example of defensiveness.

Explain the role of working memory in the listening process.

Which part of the listening process is responsible for interpreting and assigning meaning to stimuli?

Introduction to Human Communication

Perception, Self, and Communication

Language and Meaning

Nonverbal Communication

Interpersonal Communication

Intercultural Communication

Small-Group Communication

Workplace Communication

Topic Selection and Audience Analysis

Being Credible and Using Evidence

Organizing Your Presentation

Delivery and Visual Resources

Informative Presentations

Persuasive Presentations

Filters