Discuss the three stages of credibility. Create two scenarios:

one in which a speaker's credibility is positive over the three stages, and one in which the speaker's credibility diminishes over the three stages. Explain how and why the increase or decrease in credibility occurred.
What will be an ideal response?


In order, the three stages are initial (your image or reputation prior to speaking). derived (the image the audience develops of you as you speak), and terminal credibility (the image the audience has of you after your speech).

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According to the National Communication Association, competent listeners demonstrate the ability to

A) exercise similar listening patterns routinely. B) not let different settings affect their listening habits. C) understand of the process of listening. D) facilitate both hearing and listening successfully. E) not let communication barriers affect their listening.

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What do most speeches have in common?

a. style b. purpose c. formatting guidelines d. language

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Svetlana and Kyla have a close friendship despite the fact that the leader of Svetlana's country has labeled Kyla's country as an enemy. Which suggestion to avoid ethnocentrism does this demonstrate?

A. be mindful B. avoid stereotypes C. communicate interpersonally rather than impersonally D. separate the politics from the person

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Who is responsible for the burden of effective listening?

What will be an ideal response?

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