Caitlin blamed the speaker for her boredom during the speech and for her inability to
listen because the speech was so dull. Caitlin has displayed what line of reasoning?
A) The passivity syndrome
B) The process perspective
C) Listening critically
D) Mental argument
A
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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Fears about the impact of technology on communication are unique to today’s generation. 2. All technologies, regardless of their unique qualities, affect how we interact and relate with others. 3. People today fear new technology, but that was not the case when the radio and the television were made available. 4. Generational differences exist in the use of relational technologies. 5. Technological determinism is the belief that technologies determine social structure, cultural values, and even how we think.
Giorgio makes a claim that explains what a balloon mortgage is. The validity of his claim will depend on
A. facts and objective evidence. B. commonly accepted definitions. C. whether the audience shares his values. D. whether the audience agrees with his opinion.
Which of the following statements about social functions of facial expressions is false?
a. Bowlers smile more at the pins than at their friends after a good roll. b. Babies smile more often when they expect to make eye contact with mothers. c. Subjects watching pleasant movies alone smile less than when they watch the same movies with their friends. d. Just imagining others are present facilitates facial displays.
As a speaker, when you give your full attention to the questioner, listen politely, and respond courteously, you are
A) neutralizing hostile questions. B) using organized signposts. C) staying on message. D) listening nonjudgmentally.