Chapter 1 - 5
The information on the cover of a magazine that entices a reader to buy it is an example of __________.
a) feedback
b) phatic communication
c) semantic noise
d) feedforward
d) feedforward
The __________ stage of conversation can be nonverbal and still effective.
a) closing
b) business
c) opening
d) feedback
c) opening
Listeners can best help speakers who appear to be apprehensive by __________.
a) avoiding eye contact
b) asking constructive questions
c) challenging the speaker’s claims
d) making a joke during the speech to lighten the mood
b) asking constructive questions
How should a speaker determine the level of complexity of the information presented?
a) Information should always be simplified as much as possible.
b) Complex presentations are preferable to simple presentations to ensure audience interest.
c) Information should be delivered in a complex way to boost credibility.
d) The speaker should consider multiple factors, such as the context and audience’s knowledge.
d) The speaker should consider multiple factors, such as the context and audience’s knowledge.
In 2021, how many Social Media users were there in the United states? Closest Team wins.
295,480,000
Despite cross-country trips being a part of his job, John has never told anyone about his fear of flying. We can assume this fear is part of John’s __________ self.
a) unknown
b) blind
c) hidden
d) open
c) hidden
“You are my soul mate” and “You complete me” are statements that would most likely be said at which stage of relationship development?
a) contact
b) involvement
c) intimacy
d) deterioration
c) intimacy
Antonio plans to give a speech recounting the major struggles of the civil rights movement of the southern city in which he lives. The general purpose for Antonio’s speech would be to __________.
a) inform his audience about the civil rights movement
b) persuade his audience that the civil rights movement was important
c) persuade
d) inform
d) inform
What topic would be most appropriate for a speech of description?
a) the meaning of Christianity
b) the life of Harrison Ford
c) how to ask for a raise
d) why you should donate money to the Salvation Army
b) the life of Harrison Ford
What age demographic has the highest % of users of the app Tinder?
18 - 24
25 - 34
35 - 44
45 - 54
55 - 64
25 - 34 with 43%
Second was 35 - 44 at 22%
To confirm the level of your relationship, you may use a(n) __________; for example, you might hold hands to see if this is responded to positively by the other person.
a) tie sign
b) oculesic
c) emoticon
d) turn-taking cue
a) tie sign
When dealing with conflict, Petra generally argues her point until she wins, regardless of others' positions. Which conflict style is Petra exhibiting?
a) competing
b) avoiding
c) compromising
d) accommodating
a) competing
Oscar conducted an audience analysis to prepare for a speech in his sociology class about income inequality. Of the data he has collected, which is an example of audience psychology?
a) The class is composed of 12 women and 7 men.
b) Most of the class identifies as liberal.
c) All of the students possess a high school diploma.
d) The class is relatively knowledgeable about income inequality.
d) The class is relatively knowledgeable about income inequality.
Which type of informative speech shows the audience how something is done or how to operate something?
a) definition
b) temporal
c) description
d) demonstration
d) demonstration
How many more meetings on average did the company zoom host from dec 3th 2019 to April 21st 2020? closest team gets the points.
(290 million)
Meetings increased 30x from about 10 million meetings to 300 million in April 2020.
Listening is a(n) __________ process because the response of person A stimulates a response from person B, which stimulates a response from person A, and so on.
a) linear
b) circular
c) individual
d) nonverbal
b) circular
In small group decision making, __________ means reaching agreement. The agreement does not have to be unanimous; rather, it is something that the group members can live with.
a) focus
b) authority
c) consensus
d) majority rule
c) consensus
Johanna did not anticipate winning the student service award, so she did not prepare a speech. When her name was called, she quickly had to think of a few words to say that would be appropriate for the occasion. Johanna’s delivery method is best described as __________.
a) manuscript
b) impromptu
c) extemporaneous
d) memorized
b) impromptu
What is the best strategy a speaker can use to persuade the audience?
a) Ask for small changes in beliefs, attitudes, values, or behavior.
b) Focus on making assertions rather than presenting evidence.
c) Ask for large changes in beliefs, attitudes, values, or behavior.
d) Speak about ideas the audience may disagree with at the beginning of the speech.
a) Ask for small changes in beliefs, attitudes, values, or behavior.
What percentage of Twitch female twitch users in the 3rd quarter of 2021?
33%
When Jeanne tells Dave, “I’m so excited! I got an A on my chemistry midterm,” and Dave replies, “I’m hungry. Let’s get some lunch,” Dave is engaging in __________.
a) confirmation
b) disconfirmation
c) rejection
d) indiscrimination
b) disconfirmation
In an online chat room dedicated to discussing classic automobiles, Enrique keeps trying to change the subject to new trends in the industry like hybrid cars and self-driving vehicles. Enrique’s communication indicates little understanding of which guideline for member participation in groups?
a) Beware of groupthink.
b) Be group oriented.
c) Ensure understanding.
d) Be critically open-minded.
b) Be group oriented.
Which student demonstrates effective speech delivery in terms of gestures or posture?
a) Ana Maria, who wraps her hair around her index finger while making a transition.
b) Trevor, who leans backward slightly while addressing the audience.
c) Clara, who stands straight and gestures spontaneously during the speech.
d) Billy, who removes his hands from his pockets while delivering each main point.
c) Clara, who stands straight and gestures spontaneously during the speech.
Which thesis would be used for a persuasive speech addressing a question of policy?
a) “The death penalty is unjustifiable.”
b) “College athletics minimize the importance of academics.”
c) “Medial marijuana should be legalized.”
d) “Television violence leads to violent behavior in viewers.”
c) “Medial marijuana should be legalized.”
Which app had the highest Mobile audience reach of leading smartphone apps in the United States in January 2022? Meaning this app is on what percentage of Smartphones.
Youtube coming in at 73%