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    Test Bank For Mastering Public Speaking Tenth Edition George L. Grice , Radford University Daniel H. Mansson , Penn State Hazleton John F. Skinner, San Antonio College

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    Grice, Mastering Public Speaking 10e, Test Bank 1 Test Bank Chapter 1: An Introduction to Public Speaking Multiple Choice 1.1 . In addition to academic benefits, t he benefits of studying and practicing public speaking are three - fold : _____. a. psychological, physiological, and behavioral b. economic, social, and ethical c. intellectual, physical, and spiritual d. per sonal, professional, and public Answer: d Chapter: 01 Module: 1.1 Learning Objective: LO 1.1 Identify the four benefits of studying public speaking. Topic: Why Study Public Speaking? Diffi culty: Easy Skill: Remember the Facts 1.2 . A police officer who warns citizens of crime and encourages them to set up a neighborhood watch program is utilizing which benefit of public speaking? a. personal b. professional c. academic d. public Answer: d Chapter: 01 Module: 1.1 Learning Objective: LO 1.1 Identify the four benefits of studying public speaking. Topic: Why Study Public Speaking? Level: Moderate Skill: Apply What You Know 1.3 . T he skills you learn in a public speaking class can be used throu ghout all of your academic studies and your future career. In other words, these skills are _____. a. stagnant b. transferable c. relative to the user

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    Grice, Mastering Public Speaking 10e, Test Bank 2 d. nontransferable Answer: b Chapter: 01 Module: 1.1 Learning Objective: LO 1.1 Identify the four benefit s of studying public speaking. Topic: Why Study Public Speaking? Level: Easy Skill: Remember the Facts 1.4 . The word communicate is taken from a Latin verb and means _____ . a. to inform b. to recall c. to share d. to clarify Answer: c Chapter: 01 Module: 1.2 Learning Objective: LO 1.2 Define communication, including its five basic levels. Topic: Definitions of Communication Level: Easy Skill: Remember the Facts 1.5 . Along with the interpreter and the referen t , Ogden and Richards also include the ____ _ in the three elements necessary for communication. a. symbol b. channel c. feedback d. cue Answer: a Chapter: 01 Module: 1.2 Learning Objective: LO 1.2 Define communication, including its five basic levels. Topic: Definitions of Communication Level: Easy Skill: Remember the Facts 1.6 . More recent presidential elections have focused on the voting stance of red and blue states. In Ogden and Richards’s triangle of meaning model, the states would be considered _____. a. messages b. symbols

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    Grice, Mastering Public Speaking 10e, Test Bank 3 c. codes d. cues Answer: b Chapter: 01 Module: 1.2 Learning Objective: LO 1.2 Define communication, including its five basic levels. Topic: Definitions of Communication Level: Moderate Skill: Apply What You Know 1.7 . Which of the following statements is true about the el ements in the triangle of meaning? a. The symbol is simply the person who is communicating. b. The referent is never an idea. c. The interpreter is the receiver of the message, the decoder delivers the message. d. The referent depends on each individual’s knowledge and experience. Answer: d Chapter: 01 Module: 1.2 Learning Objective: LO 1.2 Define communication, including its five basic levels. Topic: Definitions of Communication Level: Moderate Skill: Understand the Concepts 1.8 . The terms “Y2K” and “cool” would be the _____ in the triangle of meaning. a. referents b. symbols c. i deas d. m essages Answer: b Chapter: 01 Module: 1.2 Learning Objective: LO 1.2 Define communication, including its five basic levels. Topic: Definitions of Communication Level: Moderate Skill: Apply What You Know 1.9 . According to the triangle of meaning _____. a. meaning exists in people, not in words b. verbal communication is more important than nonverbal communication

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    Grice, Mastering Public Speaking 10e, Test Bank 4 c. people of different cultures can never really communicate d. listening and hearing are independent of each other Answer: a Chapter: 01 Module: 1.2 Learning Objective: LO 1.2 Define communication, including its five basic levels. Topic: Definitions of Communication Level: Moderate Skil l: Understand the Concepts 1.10 . Kendra thought about her plans for the upcoming weekend as she waited for her doctor’s appointment. She is involved in _____ communication. a. interpersonal b. group c. intrapersonal d. mass Answer: c Chapter: 01 Module: 1.2 Learning Objective: LO 1.2 Define communication, including its five basic levels. Topic: Definitions of Communication Level: Moderate Skill: Apply What You Know 1.11 . Dyadic communication is another term for _____. a. intrapersonal communicat ion b. public communication c. interpersonal communication d. mass communication Answer: c Chapter: 01 Module: 1.2 Learning Objective: LO 1.2 Define communication, including its five basic levels. Topic: Definitions of Communication Level: Easy Skill: Remember the Facts 1.12 . When a police officer questions a witness to a crime, what type of communication is taking place? a. interpersonal communication b. group communication

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    Grice, Mastering Public Speaking 10e, Test Bank 5 c. public communication d. mass communication Answ er: a Chapter: 01 Module: 1.2 Learning Objective: LO 1.2 Define communication, including its five basic levels. Topic: Definitions of Communication Level: Moderate Skill: Apply What You Know 1.13 . The public works director, the mayor, and two community members me e t to discuss the impact on community parks following recent flooding. What type of communication are they involved in? a. interpersonal communication b. group communication c. mass communication d. public communication Answer: b Chapter: 01 Module: 1.2 Learning Objective: LO 1.2 Define communication, including its five basic levels. Topic: Definitions of Communication Level: Moderate Skill: Apply What You Know 1.14 . An instructor presenting a lecture to a small class of 15 students on the implications of term limits on legislative continuity in government is engaged in what type of communication? a. interpersonal communication b. group communication c. mass communication d. public communication Answer: d Chapter: 01 Module: 1.2 Learning Objective: LO 1. 2 Define communication, including its five basic levels. Topic: Definitions of Communication Level: Moderate Skill: Apply What You Know 1.15 . An electronic medium must be present for _____ communication to take place. a. group

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    Grice, Mastering Public Speaking 10e, Test Bank 6 b. intrapersonal c. public d. mass Answer: d Chapter: 01 Module: 1.2 Learning Objective: LO 1.2 Define communication, including its five basic levels. Topic: Definitions of Communication Level: Easy Skill: Remember the Facts 1.16 . The feedback associated with mass communication can best be described as _____. a. delayed b. prompt c. proactive d. critical Answer: a Chapter: 01 Module: 1.2 Learning Objective: LO 1.2 Define communication, including its five basic levels. Topic: Definit ions of Communication Level: Moderate Skill: Understand the Concepts 1.17 . _____ is the process of putting ideas into symbols. a. Interaction b. Listening c. Decoding d. Encoding Answer: d Chapter: 01 Module: 1.3 Learning Objective: LO 1.3 Explain the model of communication in terms of the seven elements. Topic: Elements of Communication Level: Easy Skill: Remember the Facts 1.18 . Which of the following is an example of feedback? a. reading you r favorite novel

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    Grice, Mastering Public Speaking 10e, Test Bank 7 b. thinking of different ways to make a pie c. rolling your eyes when you hear a racial slur d. observing a bird building a nest Answer: c Chapter: 01 Module: 1.3 Learning Objective: LO 1.3 Explain the model of communication in terms of the seven elements. Topic: Elements of Communication Level: Moderate Skill: Apply What You Know 1.19 . The means through which a message is sent is called _____. a. the channel b. encoding c. interpreting d. the noise Answer: a Chapter: 01 Module: 1.3 Learning Objective: LO 1.3 Explain the model of communication in terms of the seven elements. Topic: Elements of Communication Level: Easy Skill: Remember the Facts 1.20 . Anna moved toward the front of the audience to hear the speaker better because a lawn mower outside the window she was sitting by made it difficult for her to hear. Which element of communication is affecting her experience? a. noise b. message c. channel d. feedback Answer: a Chapter: 01 Module: 1.3 Learning Objective: LO 1.3 Explain the model of communication in terms of the seven elements. Topic: Elements of Communication Level: Moderate Skill: Apply What You Know

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    Grice, Mastering Public Speaking 10e, Test Bank 8 1.21 . Which of these is an example of physical noise that could distract you from communicating effectively ? a. a bad cold that causes your ears to feel plugged b. a gr oup of students laughing loudly in the back of the room c. worrying about an upcoming test d. feeling excited about a spring break vacation Answer: b Chapter: 01 Module: 1.3 Learning Objective: LO 1.3 Explain the model of communication in terms of the seven elements. Topic: Elements of Communication Level: Moderate Skill: Apply What You Know 1.22 . Nicole was so happy she received an “A” on the exam that she couldn’t concentrate on anything else the professor was saying. What type of noise does this re present? a. psycho - social b. physical c. physiological d. psychological Answer: d Chapter: 01 Module: 1.3 Learning Objective: LO 1.3 Explain the model of communication in terms of the seven elements. Topic: Elements of Communication Level: Moderate Skill: Apply What You Know 1.23 . Melinda decides she will present her speech outdoors since she is speaking on the migratory patterns of geese . She has determined the _____ of her speech. a. channel b. message c. audience d. environment Answer: d Chapter: 01 Module: 1.3 Learning Objective: LO 1.3 Explain the model of communication in terms of the seven elements. Topic: Elements of Communication Level: Moderate Skill: Apply What You Know

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    Grice, Mastering Public Speaking 10e, Test Bank 9 1.24 . T he logical, reflective examination of information and ideas to de termine what to believe or do is the process of _____. a. belief systems b. critical thinking c. behavior examination d. reflective analysis Answer: b Chapter: 01 Module: 1.4 Learning Objective: LO 1.4 Use the eight critical thinking skills in developing and evaluating speeches . Topic: The Public Speaker as Critical Thinker Level: Easy Skill: Remember the Facts 1.25 . Arranging information so that it can be understood and presented more effectively utilizes the skill of _____. a. evaluating b. focusing c. organizing d. outlining Answer: c Chapter: 01 Module: 1.4 Learning Objective: LO 1.4 Use the eight critical thinking skills in developing and evaluating speeches . Topic: The Public Speaker as Critical Thinker Level: Moderate Skill: Understand the Concepts True/False 1.26 . The skills you learn and practice in public speaking are transferable to other academic and career specialties. Answer: True Chapter: 01 Module: 1.1 Learning Objective: LO 1.1 Identify the four benefits of studying public speakin g. Topic: Why Study Public Speaking? Level: Easy Skill: Remember the Facts

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    Grice, Mastering Public Speaking 10e, Test Bank 10 1.27 . Effective speaking skills enhance your chances of securing employment, but once hired it will be a little - used skill. Answer: False Chapter: 01 Module: 1.1 Learning Objective: LO 1.1 Identify the four benefits of studying public speaking. Topic: Why Study Public Speaking? Level: Easy Skill: Remember the Facts 1.28 . Public speaking can help you play your role as a member of society. Answer: True Chapter: 01 Module: 1.1 Learning Objective: LO 1.1 Identify the four benefits of studying public speaking. Topic: Why Study Public Speaking? Level: Easy Skill: Remember the Facts 1.29 . An interpreter in Ogden and Richards’s triangle of meaning refers to both the sen der and the receiver of the message . Answer: True Chapter: 01 Module: 1.2 Learning Objective: LO 1.2 Define communication, including its five basic levels. Topic: Definitions of Communication Level: Moderate Skill: Understand the Concepts 1.30 . I nterpersonal communication is sometimes called “dyadic communication.” Answer: True Chapter: 01 Module: 1.2 Learning Objective: LO 1.2 Define communication, including its five basic levels. Topic: Definitions of Communication Level: Easy Skill: Remember th e Facts 1.31 . A key characteristic of public communication is that audience feedback is delayed. Answer: False Chapter: 01

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    Grice, Mastering Public Speaking 10e, Test Bank 11 Module: 1.2 Learning Objective: LO 1.2 Define communication, including its five basic levels. Topic: Definitions of Communication Level: Easy Skill: Remember the Facts 1.32 . A referent means the same thing to one person as it does to another. Answer: False Chapter: 01 Module: 1.2 Learning Objective: LO 1.2 Define communication, including its five basic levels. Topic: Definitions of Communication Level: Easy Skill: Remember the Facts 1.33 . Encoding is the process of selecting symbols to carry a message. Answer: True Chapter: 01 Module: 1.3 Learning Objective: LO 1.3 Explain the model of communication in terms of the seven elements. Topic: Elements of Communication Level: Easy Skill: Remember the Facts 1.34 . Effective public speakers adapt their speaking styles to the physical settings and the occasions for their speeches. Answer: True Chapter: 01 Module: 1.3 Learning Objective: LO 1.3 Explain the model of communication in terms of the seven elements. Topic: Elements of Communication Level: Easy Skill: Remember the Facts 1.35 . Integrating is the critical thinking skill in which you define problems, set goals, and select pieces of information. Answer: False Chapter: 01 Module: 1.4 Learning Objective: LO 1.4 Use the eight critical thinking skills in developing and evaluating speeches . Topic: The Public Speaker as Critical Thinker Level: Easy Skill: Remember the Facts

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    Grice, Mastering Public Speaking 10e, Test Bank 12 Fill - in - the - Blank 1.36 . The _____ benefits of public speaking include greater awareness of other cultures, increased self - awareness, and increased self - esteem. Answer: personal Chapter: 01 Module: 1.1 Learning Objective: LO 1.1 Identify the four benefits of studying public speaking. Topic: Why Study Public Speaking? Level: Easy Skill: Remember the Facts 1.37 . Any person using symbols to send or receive messages is a(n) _____. Answer: interpreter Chapter: 01 Module: 1.2 Learning Objective: LO 1.2 Define communication, including its five basic levels. Topic: Definitions of Communication Level: Easy Skill: Remember the Facts 1.38 . One person communicating face - to - face with an audience is engaging in _____ communication. Answer: public Chapter: 01 Module: 1.2 Learning Objective: LO 1.2 Define communication, including its five basic levels. Topic: Definitions of Communication Level: Moderate Skill: Understand the Concepts 1.39 . _____ communication is cognition or thought; communicating with oneself. Answer : Intrapersonal Chapter: 01 Module: 1.2 Learning Objective: LO 1.2 Define communication, including its five basic levels. Topic: Definitions of Communication Level: Moderate Skill: Understand the Concepts 1.40 . _____ is the physical setting and the occasion for communication. Answer: Environment Chapter: 01

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    Grice, Mastering Public Speaking 10e, Test Bank 13 Module: 1.3 Learning Objective: LO 1.3 Explain the model of communication in terms of the seven elements. Topic: Elements of Communication Level: Easy Skill: Remember the Facts 1.41 . Communication that indicates the clarity or acceptability of a message is called _____. Answer: feedback Chapter: 01 Module: 1.3 Learning Objective: LO 1.3 Explain the model of communication in terms of the seven elements. Topic : Elements of Communication Level: Moderate Skill: Understand the Concepts 1.42 . In mass communication, television is an example of the _____ in the communication elements model. Answer: channel Chapter: 01 Module: 1.3 Learning Objective: LO 1.3 Explain the model of communication in terms of the seven elements. Topic: Elements of Communication Level: Moderate Skill: Understand the Concepts 1.43 . _____ is the process of attaching meanings to symbols received. Answer: Decoding Chapter: 01 Module: 1.3 Learning Objective: LO 1.3 Explain the model of communication in terms of the seven elements. Topic: Elements of Communication Level: Easy Skill: Remember the Facts 1.44 . When you formulate questions and collect data, you are using the critical thinking skill called _____. Answer: information gathering Chapter: 01 Module: 1.4 Learning Objective: LO 1.4 Use the eight critical thinking skills in developing and evaluating speeches . Topic: The Public Speaker as Critical Thinker Level: Easy Skill: Remember the Facts

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    Grice, Mastering Public Speaking 10e, Test Bank 14 1.45 . The critical thinking skill of ____ _ is used to clarify existing information by examining parts and relationships. Answer: analyzing Chapter: 01 Module: 1.4 Learning Objective: LO 1.4 Use the eight critical thinking skills in developing and evaluating speeches . Topic: The Public Speaker as Critical Thinker Level: Moderate Skill: Understand the Concepts Essay 1.46 . Address the question: “Why should I take a course in public speaking?” Provide examples. Answer: There are four main benefits of studying public speaking. These include academic benefits, personal/social benefits, professional benefits, and public benefits. Academically, studying public speaking provides classroom communication skills, critical thinki ng skills, group work skills, organization skills, research skills, and writing skills. All of these skills you learn as you study public speaking then carry over into your personal, professional, and public life. You will develop an awareness and apprecia tion of other cultures, foster your self - esteem, be able to resolve work conflicts and collaborate with co - workers. Student e xamples will vary but should include the personal, academic, professional, and public benefits of public speaking. Chapter: 01 Modu le: 1.1 Learning Objective: LO 1.1 Identify the four benefits of studying public speaking. Topic: Why Study Public Speaking? Level: Moderate Skill: Apply What You Know 1.47 . Use the three elements in the triangle of meaning to describe a breakdown in com munication. Your example can be real or hypothetical. Answer: Examples will vary , but should include the following: the interpreter is any person using symbols to send or receive messages. The symbol is anything to which we attach meaning. The referent is the object or idea for which the symbol stands. Both the sender and the receiver of a message have a referent for the symbols used. This referent depends on each individual’s knowledge and experience. Breakdowns in communication occur when individuals do not share similar referents for the same message. Chapter: 01 Module: 1.2 Learning Objective: LO 1.2 Define communication, including its five basic levels. Topic: Definitions of Communication Level: Moderate Skill: Apply What You Know

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