Multiple Choice Questions

It is important to avoid using a person's title in an email to avoid offending him or her.
  • True
  • False
Why is perception a complex process?
  • Possible Answer: Reward power comes when a person has the ability to offer desired rewards, while coercive power occurs when someone has the ability to remove or withhold desired rewards or recognition.
  • Possible Answer:Presentation aids can help guide the speaker, reducing the chance of getting "lost" in the content. Having a presentation aid to focus on can also help the speaker focus on the presentation, rather than on feelings of anxiety.
  • Possible Answer:Because you should only disclose if your communication partner is also disclosing, reciprocity can help you to decide how much and when to self-disclose during communication.
  • Possible Answer:We perceive so many things that it is difficult to focus on and process all of our perceptions. Also, perception involves several steps. If any single step does not occur, the entire process can be ruined.
Imagine that you have been asked to speak at a pep rally for your high school's football team on the day of a big game. You will be in front of the entire student body and will be tasked with celebrating the team's past wins and the skills of the coach and players in a 5 - 10 minute presentation. Describe what types of specific intrapersonal, social, academic, and career benefits you might gain from this experience.
  • 1. Intrapersonal speaking to such a large group of my peers will require me to develop a great deal of confidence 2. Social being the center of attention will help me practice entertaining others in a group setting, thus helping me make friends more easily 3. Academic preparing for the presentation will help hone my researching skills, and delivering the speech will help me overcome my fear of giving presentations in front of the class 4. Career learning how to give this sort of informational and motivational presentation may come in handy in a job someday when I have to give a presentation to my boss and coworker
  • Principles 3,4, and 5 would be especially important. If you and your communication partner do not speak the same language, nonverbal messages would be very important. It would also be vital to carefully listen and respond appropriately and finally, you would certainly want to adapt your message (use simple terms, short sentences etc...) so that it could easily be understood by someone who speaks a different language than you do.
  • repeat what she said in different words, and give a few more examples
  • from the inside out
The purpose of a note card in the index-card method of note-taking is to record __________.
  • quotations, paraphrases, summaries, and personal comments
  • maximizing your productivity during the day
  • Collecting credible sources saves time and energy.
  • "I left my last job because there were few opportunities to advance."
Organizations are structured.
  • False
  • moderator
  • True.
  • It upsets a lot of people.
What is the difference between indirect perception checking and direct perception checking?
  • Possible Answer:Presentation aids can help guide the speaker, reducing the chance of getting "lost" in the content. Having a presentation aid to focus on can also help the speaker focus on the presentation, rather than on feelings of anxiety.
  • spatial
  • Possible Answer:Indirect perception checking does not involve asking questions; direct perception checking requires you to ask questions to clarify your perceptions.
  • Possible Answer: Reward power comes when a person has the ability to offer desired rewards, while coercive power occurs when someone has the ability to remove or withhold desired rewards or recognition.
Explain the characteristics of an effective group member. What are your strengths and weaknesses when you work in a group?
  • Possible Answer:Presentation aids can help guide the speaker, reducing the chance of getting "lost" in the content. Having a presentation aid to focus on can also help the speaker focus on the presentation, rather than on feelings of anxiety.
  • Possible Answer:Indirect perception checking does not involve asking questions; direct perception checking requires you to ask questions to clarify your perceptions.
  • Possible Answer: Reward power comes when a person has the ability to offer desired rewards, while coercive power occurs when someone has the ability to remove or withhold desired rewards or recognition.
  • Possible Answer:Answers will vary. Characteristics listed should include... • Identify clear goals • Develop an action-orientated structure• Gather and use information effectively • Develop a variety of viable options • Objectively evaluate the options • Treat others kindly
Lucy: "Mr. Smith is refusing to accept my science project because he says my paper isn't long enough! I just don't understand; I worked so hard on that and now it was all a waste of time."Peter: "Don't worry, you can always enter again next year."Lucy: "I don't know why I bother talking to you, you don't listen to a word I say!"What adjustments can Lucy and Peter each make to their communication, in order to avoid misunderstandings like this in the future?
  • Lucy can express that she simply wants Peter to listen and offer support, without trying to solve the problem. Peter can try to refrain from offering advice and simply express his empathy for Lucy's feelings.
  • repeat what she said in different words, and give a few more examples
  • from the inside out
  • Possible Answer:Answers will vary. Characteristics listed should include... • Identify clear goals • Develop an action-orientated structure• Gather and use information effectively • Develop a variety of viable options • Objectively evaluate the options • Treat others kindly
"Requiring a year of national service, either in community projects or the military, will build a sense of national pride and unity."This statement is an example of which type of speech? Identify 3 specific types of supporting materials you could use when developing this speech.
  • The speech addresses a question of fact. Types of supporting materials that would be appropriate include: testimony, statistics, and examples.
  • Every high school in the county must provide its students with thorough information about college entrance exams.
  • Possible Answer:Indirect perception checking does not involve asking questions; direct perception checking requires you to ask questions to clarify your perceptions.
  • You shouldn't say or do anything online that you wouldn't say or do face to face. If you were to say someone was rude to you, but you didn't want them to know, what makes putting it online reasonable, without them being able to see it.
The ____________ of a discussion keeps the group on track.
  • personality
  • Manipulative aids
  • moderator
  • adapt
Compare and contrast reward power with coercive power.
  • Possible Answer: Reward power comes when a person has the ability to offer desired rewards, while coercive power occurs when someone has the ability to remove or withhold desired rewards or recognition.
  • Possible Answer:Presentation aids can help guide the speaker, reducing the chance of getting "lost" in the content. Having a presentation aid to focus on can also help the speaker focus on the presentation, rather than on feelings of anxiety.
  • Possible Answer:Indirect perception checking does not involve asking questions; direct perception checking requires you to ask questions to clarify your perceptions.
  • Possible Answer:Empathy means you show you understand how the other person is feeling. Student statements will vary.
How can presentation aids reduce apprehension?
  • Possible Answer: Reward power comes when a person has the ability to offer desired rewards, while coercive power occurs when someone has the ability to remove or withhold desired rewards or recognition.
  • Possible Answer:Indirect perception checking does not involve asking questions; direct perception checking requires you to ask questions to clarify your perceptions.
  • Possible Answer:We perceive so many things that it is difficult to focus on and process all of our perceptions. Also, perception involves several steps. If any single step does not occur, the entire process can be ruined.
  • Possible Answer:Presentation aids can help guide the speaker, reducing the chance of getting "lost" in the content. Having a presentation aid to focus on can also help the speaker focus on the presentation, rather than on feelings of anxiety.
Define persuasion. What would you like to persuade your parents to do or think? Explain which of the three goals of persuasive speech you would need to accomplish to achieve this.
  • Possible Answer:Presentation aids can help guide the speaker, reducing the chance of getting "lost" in the content. Having a presentation aid to focus on can also help the speaker focus on the presentation, rather than on feelings of anxiety.
  • Principles 3,4, and 5 would be especially important. If you and your communication partner do not speak the same language, nonverbal messages would be very important. It would also be vital to carefully listen and respond appropriately and finally, you would certainly want to adapt your message (use simple terms, short sentences etc...) so that it could easily be understood by someone who speaks a different language than you do.
  • Possible Answer:We perceive so many things that it is difficult to focus on and process all of our perceptions. Also, perception involves several steps. If any single step does not occur, the entire process can be ruined.
  • Persuasion: The act of convincing or influencing someone to act or think in a particular way. Answers will vary regarding what students would like to persuade their parent to do or think. An action or some change to beliefs, attitudes, values should be discussed. One of the three goals should be listed.
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