Communication 1010 Quiz One

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1. Translating ideas and images in the speakers mind into verbal or nonverbal messages that an audience can understand is termed?

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The process of converting thoughts and images into communication that can be understood by others is referred to as encoding. Decoding, transcoding, and decryption are not correct terms in this context.

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2. What is the term for something that interferes with the communication process?

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In the context of communication, noise refers to any unwanted signals or interference that hinders the clarity of the message being communicated.

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3. If you have a normal or generally positive approach to communicating in public, where your heart rate is in the average range, what style of communication apprehension are you experiencing?

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The correct answer is 'Average Style' because having a normal or generally positive approach with an average heart rate indicates a balanced level of communication apprehension.

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4. When speakers tense and relax their muscles while waiting for their turn to speak, without calling attention to what they are doing, this reflects a strategy of coping with nervousness your text refers to as?

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The correct answer, 'Channeling your nervous energy', refers to the strategy of managing nervousness by shifting focus to physical movements without drawing attention to it. The incorrect answers provide other strategies for coping with nervousness, but they are not specifically related to the described behavior of tensing and relaxing muscles.

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5. The rhetoric of diversity refers to a speaker?

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The rhetoric of diversity involves considering various factors such as culture, ethnicity, and gender to ensure inclusivity and representation in communication.

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6. What is a common outcome for most speakers who procrastinate in preparing their speeches?

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Procrastinating in preparing speeches can lead to increased speaker apprehension due to lack of practice and preparation.

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7. Tom is running for student government president. Because he has previously taken a public speaking course, he is able to speak with confidence, conviction, and assurance. Tom is experiencing?
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8. Being an audience-centered public speaker?

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Being an audience-centered public speaker is crucial as it affects how the speaker researches, organizes, and delivers the speech to ensure that it resonates with the audience.

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9. Why can the use of audio or video recorders be a liability in an interview?

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The correct answer highlights the psychological impact of being recorded on individuals during interviews.

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10. It is necessary to determine what individual or organization is responsible for a Web site in order to determine its?

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Determining the individual or organization responsible for a website helps establish the accountability and ensure the reliability, credibility, and authenticity of the information provided on the site.

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11. What quality can Joe add to the presentation of his speech on the abuse of steroids in physical fitness through his personal experiences?

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Joe's personal experiences as a former world weight lifter and professional bodybuilder give him credibility in the subject matter, making his speech more impactful and persuasive.

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12. Our beliefs, values, and moral principles by which we determine what is right or wrong are our?

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Ethics represent the moral principles that guide our behavior and decisions based on our beliefs and values. Morals, standards, and conscience are related concepts but not the direct answer to the question.

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13. Lifting key passages from sources you do not credit in your speech is an unethical practice known as?

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Plagiarism is the act of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as your own without giving proper credit. Copying, Quoting, and Referencing, while related to the concept of plagiarism, do not capture the unethical nature of using someone else's work without credit.

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14. What does critical listening mean for a listener?

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Critical listening involves actively analyzing and evaluating what the speaker is saying, which includes holding them accountable to ethical standards.

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15. When speakers consider beliefs, values, or moral principles when writing and presenting a speech, they are?

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When speakers consider beliefs, values, or moral principles when writing and presenting a speech, they are speaking ethically by ensuring that their words align with their personal values and respect the beliefs of their audience.

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16. Speakers who bring in false claims and tug at the emotions of the audience, instead of using sound evidence and logical arguments, are examples of?

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Speakers who rely on false claims and emotional manipulation rather than evidence and logic are considered unethical as they are deceiving their audience and not upholding ethical standards in communication.

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17. For a persuasive speech, you find a couple books in the library and several Internet sources that support your position perfectly. You copy this information and weave these ideas and pieces of evidence into the speech that you give to the class. Is this ethical?

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In the context of a persuasive speech, using information from open-access sources and properly citing them is considered ethical as long as it is not plagiarized. However, copying without citation or permission would be considered unethical.

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

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In order to efficiently process the various sounds we hear, the first stage of listening involves selecting which sounds to focus on.

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19. What type of listening style occurs when you want the speaker to get to the point and state what needs to be done?

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The action-oriented style of listening focuses on getting to the point and understanding what actions need to be taken.

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20. While listening to a sociology lecture, you mentally rearrange the ideas presented, summarize the information, and remain alert for key information. You are considered?

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An active listener is someone who engages in the listening process by mentally rearranging ideas, summarizing information, and remaining alert. Passive listeners are more passive in their approach, distracted listeners are not fully focused, and critical listeners focus on analyzing and evaluating information.

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21. As listeners, if we become aware of the methods and techniques speakers use to achieve their goals while speaking; what are we listening for?

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Listeners who are aware of the methods and techniques speakers use to achieve their goals while speaking are listening for the rhetorical strategies employed by the speakers. Rhetorical strategies include techniques like persuasion, logical reasoning, emotional appeals, and credibility building.

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22. Joseph is easily distracted from a speech by noise outside the classroom, worries about his girlfriend, and then decides that the speech is boring, anyway. How would your text classify Joseph?

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Joseph's behavior of being easily distracted, worrying about his girlfriend, and finding the speech boring indicates his lack of focus and engagement, making him a poor listener.

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23. A speaker who analyses the listeners and the occasion and adapts the speech to them is defined by your text as?
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Translating ideas and images in the speakers mind into verbal or...
What is the term for something that interferes with the communication...
If you have a normal or generally positive approach to communicating...
When speakers tense and relax their muscles while waiting for their...
The rhetoric of diversity refers to a speaker?
What is a common outcome for most speakers who procrastinate in...
Tom is running for student government president. Because he has...
Being an audience-centered public speaker?
Why can the use of audio or video recorders be a liability in an...
It is necessary to determine what individual or organization is...
What quality can Joe add to the presentation of his speech on the...
Our beliefs, values, and moral principles by which we determine what...
Lifting key passages from sources you do not credit in your speech is...
What does critical listening mean for a listener?
When speakers consider beliefs, values, or moral principles when...
Speakers who bring in false claims and tug at the emotions of the...
For a persuasive speech, you find a couple books in the library and...
Because we hear so many sounds simultaneously, the first stage of...
What type of listening style occurs when you want the speaker to get...
While listening to a sociology lecture, you mentally rearrange the...
As listeners, if we become aware of the methods and techniques...
Joseph is easily distracted from a speech by noise outside the...
A speaker who analyses the listeners and the occasion and adapts the...
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