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CMST Exam 1What is the theme of the course? - correct answer ✔✔What does it mean to be an ethical
communicator?
According to Carter, integrity requires following the rules - correct answer ✔✔False
A "prescription that indicates what behavior is obligated, preferred or prohibited in a given context" is
a/an - correct answer ✔✔Rule
Commitment is part of the communication competence model. It refers to - correct answer ✔✔a
passion for excellence; accepting nothing less than the best that you can be and dedicating yourself to
achieving that excellence
The essence of hypercompetitiveness is a winning-is-everything attitude. - correct answer ✔✔True
The relationship dimension of messages is the information communicated. - correct answer ✔✔False
Competition is an interactive not a solitary undertaking. - correct answer ✔✔True
Conditions that determine whether competition creates a constructive rather than a destructive climate
are: - correct answer ✔✔the competition is among relative equals
competing fairly is encouraged
The single inescapable fact that defines competition is that the system of rewards is structured to benefit
the victorious. - correct answer ✔✔True
What five main elements comprise the Communication Competence Model? - correct answer ✔✔ethics,
skills, commitment, sensitivity, knowledge
, Appropriateness in communication is determined by explicit and implicit rules. - correct answer ✔✔True
More communication is always better communication. - correct answer ✔✔False
When you organize your speech on the basis of a sequential time pattern, this is which of the following
organizational patterns? - correct answer ✔✔chronological pattern
The reliability of Internet information can be evaluated in which of the following ways? - correct answer
✔✔Be suspicious of any author of a Web document whose credentials are not cited
Be especially concerned about source bias if the Web site is a .com address
Be suspicious if no source is identified for the article
According to Rothwell, a specific purpose statement - correct answer ✔✔uses simple, clear language
indicates what the speaker hopes to accomplish with the speech
encompasses the central idea
begins with an infinitive phrase
Division is a criterion for effective outlining that requires a minimum of two subpoints for dividing any
main point. - correct answer ✔✔True
The communication orientation is - correct answer ✔✔an effective method of managing speech anxiety
that counteracts a performance orientation
Which of the following is/are true regarding contrary audiences? - correct answer ✔✔Contrary
audiences are initially hostile to the speaker's position on issues.
The best approach to addressing speech anxiety is to work hard to eliminate the fight-or-flight response.
- correct answer ✔✔False
Making mental coping statements during your speech can assist your thought processes and help control
speech anxiety. - correct answer ✔✔True
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