Chapter 9: Communicating in Small Groups
The term for the ability of group members to work together in the service of a common goal is:
a. cohesion
b. independence
c. formal roles
d. introversion
a. cohesion
A type of speech that amuses or inspires listeners is a(n):
a. persuasive speech
b. introductory speech
c. informative speech
d. entertainment speech
d. entertainment speech
A one-sentence version of the message of your speech is known as a:
a. purpose statement
b. main point
c. conclusion
d. thesis statement
d. thesis statement
Adam is called on to give a speech with almost no preparation. His style of delivery will be:
a. impromptu
b. extemporaneous
c. scripted
d. memorized
a. impromptu
Matthew wants to focus his speech on a problem or point of controversy. This focus exemplifies a(n):
a. event
b. concept
c. process
d. issue
d. issue
While working in a group to complete a class project, Jason contributes far less than anyone else in the group. He is engaging in:
a. synergy
b. role communication
c. social loafing
d. the need to belong
c. social loafing
A form of research that involves collecting data by asking people directly about their experiences is:
a. personal observation
b. a research database search
c. a web search
d. a survey
d. a survey
A statement that connects one part of your speech to another is called a:
a. main point
b. transition
c. preview
d. connection
b. transition
The smoothness of your vocal delivery is known as your:
a. enunciation
b. fluency
c. monotony
d. articulation
b. fluency
Ryan's informative speech reveals how the Federal Reserve System works. His speech is an example of one that:
a. defines
b. describes
c. explains
d. demonstrates
c. explains
Johnny has been elected president of his environmental club. Being president is an example of a(n):
a. group role
b. formal role
c. norm
d. informal role
b. formal role
Google Scholar is an example of a:
a. general search engine
b. research search engine
c. library database
d. microfilm
b. research search engine
A good purpose statement has all these properties except:
a. it is concise
b. it poses a question
c. it is specific
d. it makes a declarative statement
b. it poses a question
The type of chart that displays percentages of a whole is a:
a. table
b. pie chart
c. line chart
d. bar graph/chart
b. pie chart
A series of actions that culminates in a specific result is called a(n):
a. groupthink
b. process
c. brainstorm
d. event
b. process
On a NASA flight crew, each member affected, and was affected by, every other member. That is an example of the team's:
a. interdependence
b. social cohesion
c. task communication
d. resources
a. interdependence
In general, the larger the audience, the greater the need for a speaker's presentation to be:
a. short and to the point
b. formal in structure
c. positive in tone
d. politically neutral
b. formal in structure
Colin makes sure that he uses supporting material only from sources that present information in an unbiased way. By doing so, he ensures that his supporting material has:
a. credibility
b. currency
c. objectivity
d. subjectivity
c. objectivity
Research shows that anticipatory public speaking anxiety usually peaks:
a. when the speech is first assigned
b. during the preparation of the speech
c. immediately before delivery of the speech
d. two minutes after speech is complete
c. immediately before delivery of the speech
Compared to those who listen to speeches that are not humorous, people who listen to speeches that include humor do all the following except:
a. evaluate the speech more positively
b. more accurately recall the material
c. perceive the speech to be shorter
d. make more positive assessments of the speaker
c. perceive the speech to be shorter
The phase of group socialization that occurs when individual members decide to accept the expectations for the group's culture is the:
a. anticipatory phase
b. assimilation phase
c. encounter phase
d. antecedent phase
b. assimilation phase
While brainstorming potential speech topics, you should avoid:
a. considering what you care about
b. identifying unusual ideas
c. evaluating ideas as you generate them
d. thinking about topics in the news
c. evaluating ideas as you generate them
Of the forms of transitions, ________ alert listeners that you are about to shift to a new topic, and _______ remind listeners of points of you have already made.
a: previews; reviews
b. reviews; main points
c. conclusions; previews
d. reviews; previews
a. previews; reviews
Effective speakers ensure that their gestures:
a. appear planned rather than spontaneous
b. are appropriate in size
c. are excessive in number
d. all of the above
b. are appropriate in size
In his informative speech, Jake defines a word by detailing the word's origin and history. Jake's method of definition is:
a. providing etymology
b. identifying denotative definition
c. defining by example
d. explaining connotative definition
a. providing etymology