Terry thought he was listening to his professor's lecture on Roosevelt's Fireside
Chats, but ten minutes into class he suddenly realized he was thinking about how he'd
like to get a fireplace insert so he could heat his home, effectively and
efficiently, with
his fireplace. When he refocused his attention on the lecture, Terry realized he had
missed a lot of important information. Terry's inattention should be attributed to ____.
A) his professor's lack of dynamism and his unskilled delivery
B) a lack of personal effort to overcome a short attention span
C) the human ability to recall only half of what has been said after a speech
D) the absence of highlighted information about what will be on the test
B
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Answer:
As Peter looks out into the audience during his speech, he notices an audience member nodding in agreement and another frowning. What are these instantaneous nonverbal cues?
A. micro-messages B. formal feedback C. critique of speech D. idiosyncratic behavior
How can members of a subordinate group have their concerns recognized by the dominant group?
a. By withholding taxes from the dominant group b. By ignoring the laws of the dominant group c. By using the language and communication styles of the dominant group d. By creating their own businesses that compete with the dominant group
What can speakers expect who utilize digital media platforms?
A. decreased need for thorough research and preparation B. greater disengagement from the audience C. greater creativity and interactivity opportunities D. more focus on the speaker's needs, less focus on the audiences' needs