Communication Studies

Lester learns that his audience is predominantly young and female, and he decides to adapt his ...

Lester learns that his audience is predominantly young and female, and he decides to adapt his ...

[html]Lester learns that his audience is predominantly young and female, and he decides to adapt his speech accordingly in order to better connect with them. Lester likely reached this conclusion by using __________.

▸ demographic analysis

▸ biogra

Zelker2000   1950   6 Replies

Jessie19950607

Lily is researching job opportunities in her state for her upcoming speech on a career in ...

Lily is researching job opportunities in her state for her upcoming speech on a career in ...

Lily is researching job opportunities in her state for her upcoming speech on a career in phlebotomy. Each company website she goes to makes it a point to mention the company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This reflects the _________ criteria for

Maier   799   3 Replies

Vort

One of the four purposeful functions of mass communication is to :

One of the four purposeful functions of mass communication is to :

One of the four purposeful functions of mass communication is to
 
  A) inform.
  B) initiate.
  C) instigate.
  D) irritate.

emmaflott   248   3 Replies

jordank

Which individual is most likely to emerge as a group's leader?

Which individual is most likely to emerge as a group's leader?

[html]Which individual is most likely to emerge as a group's leader?

▸ Robert, who is a selective listener and actively participates.

▸ Christine, who is an excellent listener but is quiet.

▸ Darby, who dominates most of the group conversat

xmaisel   378   3 Replies

Aresushia

Stewart is upset with his roommate about the state of their dirty apartment. When they sit down ...

Stewart is upset with his roommate about the state of their dirty apartment. When they sit down ...

Stewart is upset with his roommate about the state of their dirty apartment.
 
  When they sit
  down to talk, Stewart says, It upsets me when I have to pick up dirty clothes before I can
  invite anyone over

mysttrr   553   3 Replies

Noobsause2213

In describing a conservative ideology, Anne used the phrases "advocate of states' rights" and ...

In describing a conservative ideology, Anne used the phrases "advocate of states' rights" and ...

[html]In describing a conservative ideology, Anne used the phrases "advocate of states' rights" and "supporter of less government regulation" to help the audience understand this concept. In this speech, Anne is defining "conservative ideology" for h

jkdkjjvkjs   513   3 Replies

Nose_Nation

Christos, an exchange student from Greece, wants to give an informative speech on his home country ...

Christos, an exchange student from Greece, wants to give an informative speech on his home country ...

[html]Christos, an exchange student from Greece, wants to give an informative speech on his home country and culture. The best source of information for Christos for this speech would likely be __________.

▸ the Reader's Guide to Periodical Literatu

asdasdASDasZ   799   4 Replies

BeeBee201

A speaker must be aware of nonverbal feedback from the audience in order to adapt the speech as he ...

A speaker must be aware of nonverbal feedback from the audience in order to adapt the speech as he ...

A speaker must be aware of nonverbal feedback from the audience in order to adapt the speech as he or she speaks.

Curran   350   4 Replies

Johanis12

The pendulum effect refers to the destructive and escalating aspects of __________.

The pendulum effect refers to the destructive and escalating aspects of __________.

The pendulum effect refers to the destructive and escalating aspects of __________.

▸ abstraction

▸ indexing

▸ polarization

▸ doublespeak

vd530   661   4 Replies

lolalasagna

Olga puts a direct quotation in her speech outline. She includes a parenthetical citation that ...

Olga puts a direct quotation in her speech outline. She includes a parenthetical citation that ...

Olga puts a direct quotation in her speech outline. She includes a parenthetical citation that
  shows the author of the quotation, but she forgets to put quotation marks around the words. She
  has
 
  A. pla

KatharinaR   306   3 Replies

ashkatnew

The mark of a good writer is that he or she does not give in to the natural tendency of writing ...

The mark of a good writer is that he or she does not give in to the natural tendency of writing ...

The mark of a good writer is that he or she does not give in to the natural tendency of writing something once and moving on, owing to the hard work involved in writing. Which of the four must-do things for would-be writers is the statement referring

Slimpickens77   528   6 Replies

stone.kaleb

Miranda interacts cordially, but infrequently, with her siblings. She's somewhat aware of their ...

Miranda interacts cordially, but infrequently, with her siblings. She's somewhat aware of their ...

[html]Miranda interacts cordially, but infrequently, with her siblings. She's somewhat aware of their professions and personal interests but does not care to become involved with the details of their lives. Miranda's family type appears to be _______

diannrmns01   1125   9 Replies

karilana300

If handouts are not needed during the presentation, you should forego them. T / F ?

If handouts are not needed during the presentation, you should forego them. T / F ?

If handouts are not needed during the presentation, you should forego them.

T / F ?

Renzetti   929   3 Replies

Vort

Teresa is speaking to a group of freshmen about the various opportunities offered on campus. She ...

Teresa is speaking to a group of freshmen about the various opportunities offered on campus. She ...

[html]Teresa is speaking to a group of freshmen about the various opportunities offered on campus. She specifically lists different music ensembles, sports teams, and service organizations in which students can get involved. Which type of support did

shahd7abib   822   3 Replies

Anonymous

Film genre that pits good against evil:

Film genre that pits good against evil:

Film genre that pits good against evil:
 
  a. close-up
  b. western
  c. documentary
  d. animation
  e. romantic comedy

michelle520   456   2 Replies

Anonymous

Which of the following is NOT a distinctive feature of African music?

Which of the following is NOT a distinctive feature of African music?

Which of the following is NOT a distinctive feature of African music?
 
  a. use of percussion instruments
  b. polyrhythmic structure
  c. call-and-response motifs
  d. melodic lyrics

nicolesh90   4650   2 Replies

Anonymous

According to scholar Deborah Tannen, generally speaking, who is more likely to ask supportive ...

According to scholar Deborah Tannen, generally speaking, who is more likely to ask supportive ...

[html]According to scholar Deborah Tannen, generally speaking, who is more likely to ask supportive questions, offer constructive criticism, and make direct eye contact during the listening process?

▸ women

▸ men

▸ public speakers

▸ collectivist

guerilla   962   5 Replies

andy123

Beth Ann wants to be a good critical listener. Which directive should she follow?

Beth Ann wants to be a good critical listener. Which directive should she follow?

Beth Ann wants to be a good critical listener. Which directive should she follow?

▸ Filter out any undesirable messages.

▸ Focus only on nonverbal communication.

▸ Focus only on verbal communication.

▸ Keep an open mind.

168356573   439   3 Replies

yuhaojin

Malcolm is troubled by his attempts to find a topic for his persuasive speaking assignment. After ...

Malcolm is troubled by his attempts to find a topic for his persuasive speaking assignment. After ...

Malcolm is troubled by his attempts to find a topic for his persuasive speaking assignment. After thumbing through magazines and books to find a topic, Malcolm still can't come up with any decent ideas. When he thinks of something, he immediatel

Maier   642   4 Replies

Johanis12

A jewelry store invited a celebrity to inaugurate one of its stores. Subsequently, when the chain ...

A jewelry store invited a celebrity to inaugurate one of its stores. Subsequently, when the chain ...

A jewelry store invited a celebrity to inaugurate one of its stores. Subsequently, when the chain opened other stores across various cities, they used the same celebrity's face on billboards and advertisements.
 
  This was done

danmes   502   3 Replies

jamieshae1

In a car race, the driver who came first was disqualified over a technicality, and the driver who ...

In a car race, the driver who came first was disqualified over a technicality, and the driver who ...

In a car race, the driver who came first was disqualified over a technicality, and the driver who came second was announced as the winner.
 
  The newspaper covering the story wanted to the readers to understand the true reason b

okokokokk   330   3 Replies

LyraBurroughs

Wade is in the process of giving a speech to his class. He has his speaking notes on hand and is ...

Wade is in the process of giving a speech to his class. He has his speaking notes on hand and is ...

Wade is in the process of giving a speech to his class. He has his speaking notes on hand and is reading from them, word for word. Is Wade using his speaking notes correctly?
A) Yes; Wade will be able to convey his points exactly as he would lik

Maier   1060   3 Replies

Johanis12

Melissa is up against Rubi for a position in a sales company. Both are equally qualified, but when ...

Melissa is up against Rubi for a position in a sales company. Both are equally qualified, but when ...

Melissa is up against Rubi for a position in a sales company. Both are equally qualified, but when asked to sell a pen to their potential employer, Rubi excels while Melissa fumbles through her sales pitch. Which of the following is the most likely r

Maier   1043   3 Replies

Vort

Tara comes into the classroom early on the day of her speech. She closes the blinds, checks the room ...

Tara comes into the classroom early on the day of her speech. She closes the blinds, checks the room ...

Tara comes into the classroom early on the day of her speech. She closes the blinds, checks the room temperature, and sets up her visual aids. Which barrier to listening is Tara trying to overcome?
A) information overload
B) receiver appr

Renzetti   773   6 Replies

Johanis12

Fear of embarrassment, lack of trust in another's willingness to be honest, and our own reluctance ...

Fear of embarrassment, lack of trust in another's willingness to be honest, and our own reluctance ...

Fear of embarrassment, lack of trust in another's willingness to be honest, and our own reluctance to admit we are uncertain are all reasons we might refrain from
a. direct perception checking.
b. indirect perception checking.
c.

BeEbAcK   656   5 Replies

PopUpSteve

When it comes to evaluating supporting material, concreteness is NOT relevant.

When it comes to evaluating supporting material, concreteness is NOT relevant.

When it comes to evaluating supporting material, concreteness is NOT relevant.

Curran   583   3 Replies

Vort

According to the situational approach to leadership, the two major responsibilities of a leader are ...

According to the situational approach to leadership, the two major responsibilities of a leader are ...

According to the situational approach to leadership, the two major responsibilities of a leader are accomplishing the task at hand and
 
  A) doing so in a timely manner.
  B) ensuring that each member participates equa

kay20213   534   2 Replies

Anonymous

According to the Harfield Cognitive Listening Model, the final stage of the circular interaction ...

According to the Harfield Cognitive Listening Model, the final stage of the circular interaction ...

According to the Harfield Cognitive Listening Model, the final stage of the circular interaction known as listening is __________.

▸ sensing

▸ interpreting

▸ understanding

▸ responding

sauceboii   1389   8 Replies

nvreyes

Which of the following statements about language translation is FALSE?

Which of the following statements about language translation is FALSE?

Which of the following statements about language translation is FALSE?
 a. A translator must work with thoughts in two languages.
  b. Words in one language may not have equivalent meanings in some other languages.
  c. Cultural barri

meek8152   425   4 Replies

Rick Monci

Meera is giving a speech on a cause she really believes in: providing drinkable water to third world ...

Meera is giving a speech on a cause she really believes in: providing drinkable water to third world ...

Meera is giving a speech on a cause she really believes in: providing drinkable water to third world countries. Each time she makes a point, she smacks her fist into her palm for emphasis. Is this the correct use of gesture in a speech?
A) No; M

Renzetti   672   5 Replies

Vort

Carl is speaking about the sequence of events during the Battle of the Bulge. What pattern of ...

Carl is speaking about the sequence of events during the Battle of the Bulge. What pattern of ...

Carl is speaking about the sequence of events during the Battle of the Bulge. What pattern of organization would be most appropriate for this speech?

▸ spatial

▸ problem-solution

▸ temporal

▸ multiple definitions

hittracing   535   5 Replies

n1234

When planning an interview, you should keep your questions spontaneous.

When planning an interview, you should keep your questions spontaneous.

When planning an interview, you should keep your questions spontaneous.

Curran   241   3 Replies

Vort

Before planning his class speech on gun control legislation, Brad passed around a brief ...

Before planning his class speech on gun control legislation, Brad passed around a brief ...

Before planning his class speech on gun control legislation, Brad passed around a brief questionnaire asking whether his classmates were for or against gun control, did they agree with the current laws, etc. Was this a good idea, according to your te

Renzetti   262   4 Replies

Anonymous

Stefano is anxious about presenting his research at a conference next week. A friend suggests to him ...

Stefano is anxious about presenting his research at a conference next week. A friend suggests to him ...

[html]Stefano is anxious about presenting his research at a conference next week. A friend suggests to him that he should hold a superhero pose for a minute before the presentation to help boost his confidence. Which method of reducing communication

MarilouBec   757   3 Replies

Anonymous

The feminist filmmaking movement ________. (Multiple Choice)

The feminist filmmaking movement ________. (Multiple Choice)

The feminist filmmaking movement ________.
 
  A) preceded the feminist critique of mainstream films
  B) grew out of the women's liberation movement
  C) devalued documentary films because they didn't reach a

okokokokk   379   3 Replies

Anonymous

When doing preliminary research for a topic online, the website Wikipedia __________.

When doing preliminary research for a topic online, the website Wikipedia __________.

[html]When doing preliminary research for a topic online, the website Wikipedia __________.

▸ should not be used under any circumstances

▸ can be used for preliminary information, but must be checked

▸ can provide a wealth of fact-checked informat

suhail1073   869   5 Replies

Anonymous

Corinne plans to give a speech on how change a tire. What is the specific purpose of Corrine's speech?

Corinne plans to give a speech on how change a tire. What is the specific purpose of Corrine's speech?

Corinne plans to give a speech on how change a tire. What is the specific purpose of Corrine's speech?

▸ to inform

▸ to teach the audience how to change a tire

▸ to persuade

▸ to persuade the audience to purchase a spare tire

168356573   724   2 Replies

Anonymous

During a departmental meeting, Xenia listens to everyone's ideas and when it seems like everyone is ...

During a departmental meeting, Xenia listens to everyone's ideas and when it seems like everyone is ...

[html]During a departmental meeting, Xenia listens to everyone's ideas and when it seems like everyone is on the same page, she adds, "This all sounds great to me. I'll go along with it." By making this remark, Xenia appears to occupy which group rol

itsme   535   2 Replies

Love, Ariana

Steven and Sean have been friends for a long time, but it is clear than Steven likes to be in charge ...

Steven and Sean have been friends for a long time, but it is clear than Steven likes to be in charge ...

Steven and Sean have been friends for a long time, but it is clear than Steven likes to be in charge and Sean prefers to go along. Which of the following factors is at work?
a. complementary needs
b. similarities
c. self-disclosure and

arco   319   2 Replies

vita v

When individuals feel personally attacked, which type of conflict is occurring?

When individuals feel personally attacked, which type of conflict is occurring?

When individuals feel personally attacked, which type of conflict is occurring?
a. ego conflict
b. simple conflict
c. pseudo-conflict
d. power conflict

BeEbAcK   249   2 Replies

vita v