Margie is working to become more accurate, clear, and open-minded when constructing and evaluating
class speeches.
She is also working to judge the quality of information before trying to persuade friends
and family members of a certain position. Which course goal has Margie's focus?
A. Becoming a better critical thinker.
B. Becoming a more ethical communicator.
C. Becoming a more confident communicator.
D. Becoming a more competent communicator.
B
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If your team is off track and not paying attention to a member who is speak¬ing, a good way to help is by:
A. Paraphrasing what the speaker said and then giving him or her the next turn to speak B. Asking to adjourn the meeting until members can pay better attention C. Telling people they're being rude and inconsiderate and to shut up D. Any of the above E. None of the above
According to the contingency theory of conflict management, what is the stance of public relations?
A) It depends upon a number of factors. B) It is symmetrical. C) It is cooperation. D) It is advocacy. E) It is consistent.
Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. It is always preferable to use concrete language over abstract language. 2. Generally, women are politer in their speech and use more indirect statements when making requests than do men. 3. All self-enhancement involves deception. 4. Disconfirmation is the same as disagreeing with someone.
The more you assume your audience knows about your informative speech topic, the greater are your chances of being misunderstood.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)