CMST 210 MIDTERM EXAM – UTK QUESTIONS WITH ALL CORRECT ANSWERS
4 views 0 purchase
Course
CMST 210 UTK
Institution
CMST 210 UTK
CMST 210 MIDTERM EXAM – UTK QUESTIONS WITH ALL CORRECT ANSWERS
Public speaking has been part of the fabricof human society for more than: - Answer-a. 100 years
b. 500 years
c. 1,000 years
d. 5,000 years
The risks associated with egocentrism include: - Answer-a. Speaking about a topic that...
CMST 210 MIDTERM EXAM – UTK
QUESTIONS WITH ALL CORRECT
ANSWERS
Public speaking has been part of the fabricof human society for more than: - Answer-a.
100 years
b. 500 years
c. 1,000 years
d. 5,000 years
The risks associated with egocentrism include: - Answer-a. Speaking about a topic that
is irrelevant to your audience
b. Boring your audience
c. Losing credibility with your audience
d. All of the above
Effective speakers realize that all audience members respond the same way to a
message. - Answer-True/False
A relevance statement: - Answer-a. Outwardly conveys why the audience should listen
b. Tells why the audience needs to know this information
c. Isn't necessary in your speech at all
d. Both A and B
The most important influence on public speaking in the twentieth century has come
from: - Answer-a. Celebrities in the mass media
b. Televised political speeches
c. Scholars guided by the social sciences
d. All of the above
Which of the following refers to a type of listening? - Answer-a. Analytical listening
b. Perceptual listening
c. Emotional listening
d. None of the above
The anxiety people experience when they think about or engage in communication is
referred to as: - Answer-a. Communication confidence
b. Communication apprehension
c. Communication competence
d. Communication avoidance
, ___________ is the most basic kind of listening and takes place when a person
differentiates between the sounds that are received. - Answer-a. Empathetic listening
b. Comprehensive listening
c. Discriminative listening
d. Emotional listening
The text provides several guidelines for improving listening skills. Which of the following
items appear(s) in this list/ - Answer-a. Take listening seriously
b. Develop note-taking skills
c. Review the setting for the speech
d. Both A & B
Formality, social customs, and time all involve: - Answer-a. Self-perception
b. Ethical listening
c. Features of culture that impact the success of a speech
d. None of the above
Public speaking is different from other communication contexts because: - Answer-a.
Planning and preperation is involved
b. The setting is more formal
c. The communication rules are different
d. All of the above
Context is defined in the text as situational factors that influence how communicators
interpret their surroundings. - Answer-True/False
A concise, one-sentence statement concerning what the speech is about refers to which
of the following? - Answer-a. The central idea
b. The specific purpose
c. The thesis statement
d. The general purpose
Trait speech anxiety may be thought of as: - Answer-a. Anxiety that is caused by the
topic of the speech
b. Anxiety that is caused by long-term, enduring characteristics that individuals possess
c. Anxiety that is caused by the number of audience members
d. Anxiety that is caused by the time of day the speech is delivered
Which of the following has been adopted as the working definition of communication? -
Answer-a. The process of intentionally stimulating meaning in the mind of another
b. All of the observable behaviors in which humans engage
c. The integrated pattern of human thought and behavior
d. The expression of ideas
________ is defined as a set of standards for conduct and moral judgement. - Answer-
a. Self-image
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Perfectscorer. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $12.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
