Listening for details but still missing the key ideas or main points of a speaker occurs when
we fall prey to __________ distractions.
a. physical
b. psychological
c. emotional
d. factual
e. none of the above
d
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This is another name for a waveform representation:
A. sound envelope B. sequential containment file C. virtual file D. scratch file E. audition file
Of the following statements, which is not characteristic of powerful speech?
a. It can help candidates in job interviews. b. It often results in a favorable impression. c. It is always preferred over less powerful forms of speech. d. It gets different results in different cultures. e. All of these choices are characteristic of powerful speech.
Sanjay believed that families living in the Chicago suburbs had healthier teeth than those living in rural Mississippi because there were more dental offices in Chicago. His research showed him that the real cause was a difference in diet between the two regions. This is an example of a(n) __________.
A. alternate cause fallacy B. literal analogy C. figurative analogy D. post hoc fallacy
Timothy was asked to speak at the memorial service that was held for his uncle Arthur. Timothy was very close to Arthur. He spoke about Arthur's life and family. Timothy also spoke about his fond childhood memories with Arthur. In this scenario, Timothy was offering a _____
A) ?toast B) ?roast C) ?eulogy D) ?farewell