Discourse Management
Communication Functions
Gricean Principles
Nonverbal Behaviors
Mazing
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How could Charles have better managed the conversation in this clip? 29:26-30:01
Either initiated conversation, taking a conversational turn, shifting topic, etc.
100
Clinician asked Charles “Was it hard to keep that one concise?” Charles responded “Is the pope Catholic?” What communicative function does Charles exhibit when he tells a joke or a pun?
Using language to entertain.
100
What Gricean principle(maxim?) did Charles violate in this video clip? 2:20 - 3:01
Maxim of manner. His response was not clear to the clinician.
100
Describe Charles’ use of eye contact throughout this clip.6:42-6:54
He maintained eye contact while he was speaking, but upon completion of his utterance immediately moved his attention elsewhere where it remained as the clinician spoke.
100
At one point Charles produced the following utterance: “I’m embarking on a...start over completely, reformat the sentence…” and then went on to form a completely new utterance. What type of maze did he produce in this instance?
An orphan
200
Charles clearly interrupted the clinician in this segment. Sometimes, interrupting can be okay, but what makes Charles’ interruption clinically noteworthy? 7:45-7:52
The manner and method he used to interrupt.
200
What communication function is the clinician eliciting from Charles during this activity? 18:30-18:37
Describe objects or events
200
Prior to this clip Charles lists in detail many things you would need in order to own a pet penguin. Is Charles’ attempt to repair his quantity maxim error by summarizing effective? Yes, or no? 10:40-10:48
No
200
In this clip are Charles physical behaviors due to: 10:30-10:48 A) His ADHD B) Secondary stuttering symptoms C)Self-stimulatory behavior D)Other
Other
200
Identify some behaviors that are considered mazing?
Word repetitions, revisions, pauses, hesitations and multiple fillers such as 'um' and 'like'
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