Question 1

List the four causes opoor listening discussed in your textbook.

Accepted Answer

not concentrating
listening to

Question 2

According to your textbook, people with inefficient note-taking skills usually suffer from which problems)?

Accepted Answer

A)  They don't know what to listen for. 
B)  They don't know how to record what they listen for. 
C)  They don't know the difference between paraphrases and quotations. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  a and b only 
A)  They don't know what to listen for. 
B)  They don't know how to record what they listen for. 
C)  They don't know the difference between paraphrases and quotations. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  a and b only

Question 3

Listening to evaluate a message for purposes oaccepting or rejecting it is known as critical listening.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

According to your textbook, when you listen to provide emotional support for the speaker, you are engaged in _______________ listening.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to your textbook, when you listen...

Question 5

According to your textbook, when you listen primarily for pleasure or enjoyment, you are engaged in _______________ listening.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to your textbook, when you listen...

Question 6

Listening is a passive process, while critical thinking is an active process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

According to your textbook, effective listening skills are important for

Accepted Answer

A)  speakers. 
B)  audiences. 
C)  students. 
D)  all of the above. 
E)  b and c only. 
A)  speakers. 
B)  audiences. 
C)  students. 
D)  all of the above. 
E)  b and c only.

Question 8

When business managers are asked to list the communication skills most crucial to their job, they usually rank __________ number one.

Accepted Answer

A)  conversation 
B)  critical thinking 
C)  listening 
D)  public speaking 
E)  writing 
A)  conversation 
B)  critical thinking 
C)  listening 
D)  public speaking 
E)  writing

Question 9

Your textbook recommends __________ as the most effective method onote taking for listening to a speech.

Accepted Answer

A)  writing down a speaker's most interesting ideas 
B)  making a full-sentence outline 
C)  using the Harvard listening system 
D)  trying to write down everything a speaker says 
E)  creating a key-word outline 
A)  writing down a speaker's most interesting ideas 
B)  making a full-sentence outline 
C)  using the Harvard listening system 
D)  trying to write down everything a speaker says 
E)  creating a key-word outline

Question 10

One othe major obstacles to listening effectively is that the brain can process many more words than can be spoken in a minute.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

According to your textbook, when you listen to an informative speech in order to understand the speaker's ideas, you are engaged in _______________ listening.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to your textbook, when you listen...

Question 12

Although most people speak at a rate o120 to 150 words a minute, the brain can process words at a rate of

Accepted Answer

A)  100 to 200 words a minute. 
B)  200 to 400 words a minute. 
C)  400 to 800 words a minute. 
D)  600 to 900 words a minute. 
E)  1000 to 1200 words a minute. 
A)  100 to 200 words a minute. 
B)  200 to 400 words a minute. 
C)  400 to 800 words a minute. 
D)  600 to 900 words a minute. 
E)  1000 to 1200 words a minute.

Question 13

As your textbook explains, focusing on a speaker's delivery and personal appearance is an excellent way to strengthen your listening skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

According to your textbook, effective listening can help you do which othe following?

Accepted Answer

A)  gather information and communicate it accurately to others 
B)  learn effective techniques that you can use in your own speeches 
C)  get promoted in your job 
D)  all of the above 
E)  a and c only 
A)  gather information and communicate it accurately to others 
B)  learn effective techniques that you can use in your own speeches 
C)  get promoted in your job 
D)  all of the above 
E)  a and c only

Question 15

Iyou disagree with a speaker, you have nothing to gain by listening carefully.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Gerald is listening to comfort a friend whose apartment has just been burglarized. According to your textbook, Gerald is engaged in __________ listening.

Accepted Answer

A)  intimate 
B)  empathic 
C)  comprehensive 
D)  appreciative 
E)  sympathetic 
A)  intimate 
B)  empathic 
C)  comprehensive 
D)  appreciative 
E)  sympathetic

Question 17

Kristen is listening to a political candidate's speech for purposes odeciding whether to accept or reject the speaker's message. According to your textbook, Kristen is engaged in __________ listening.

Accepted Answer

A)  comprehensive 
B)  judgmental 
C)  critical 
D)  empathic 
E)  judicious 
A)  comprehensive 
B)  judgmental 
C)  critical 
D)  empathic 
E)  judicious

Question 18

People need effective listening skills in almost all occupations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

When you listen to someone give a sales presentation, and you need to decide whether you will buy the item, you are engaged in comprehensive listening.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

It is impossible to listen too hard.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

List the four causes opoor listening discussed in your textbook.

According to your textbook, people with inefficient note-taking skills usually suffer from which problems)?

Listening to evaluate a message for purposes oaccepting or rejecting it is known as critical listening.

According to your textbook, when you listen to provide emotional support for the speaker, you are engaged in _______________ listening.

According to your textbook, when you listen primarily for pleasure or enjoyment, you are engaged in _______________ listening.

Listening is a passive process, while critical thinking is an active process.

According to your textbook, effective listening skills are important for

When business managers are asked to list the communication skills most crucial to their job, they usually rank __________ number one.

Your textbook recommends __________ as the most effective method onote taking for listening to a speech.

One othe major obstacles to listening effectively is that the brain can process many more words than can be spoken in a minute.

According to your textbook, when you listen to an informative speech in order to understand the speaker's ideas, you are engaged in _______________ listening.

Although most people speak at a rate o120 to 150 words a minute, the brain can process words at a rate of

As your textbook explains, focusing on a speaker's delivery and personal appearance is an excellent way to strengthen your listening skills.

According to your textbook, effective listening can help you do which othe following?

Iyou disagree with a speaker, you have nothing to gain by listening carefully.

Gerald is listening to comfort a friend whose apartment has just been burglarized. According to your textbook, Gerald is engaged in __________ listening.

Kristen is listening to a political candidate's speech for purposes odeciding whether to accept or reject the speaker's message. According to your textbook, Kristen is engaged in __________ listening.

People need effective listening skills in almost all occupations.

When you listen to someone give a sales presentation, and you need to decide whether you will buy the item, you are engaged in comprehensive listening.

It is impossible to listen too hard.

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Ethics and Public Speaking

Giving Your First Speech

Selecting a Topic and a Purpose

Analyzing the Audience

Gathering Materials

Supporting Your Ideas

Organizing the Body Othe Speech

Beginning and Ending the Speech

Outlining the Speech

Using Language

Delivery

Using Visual Aids

Speaking to Inform

Speaking to Persuade

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Exam 3: Listening

List the four causes opoor listening discussed in your textbook.

According to your textbook, people with inefficient note-taking skills usually suffer from which problems)?

Listening to evaluate a message for purposes oaccepting or rejecting it is known as critical listening.

According to your textbook, when you listen to provide emotional support for the speaker, you are engaged in _______________ listening.

According to your textbook, when you listen primarily for pleasure or enjoyment, you are engaged in _______________ listening.

Listening is a passive process, while critical thinking is an active process.

According to your textbook, effective listening skills are important for

When business managers are asked to list the communication skills most crucial to their job, they usually rank __________ number one.

Your textbook recommends __________ as the most effective method onote taking for listening to a speech.

One othe major obstacles to listening effectively is that the brain can process many more words than can be spoken in a minute.

According to your textbook, when you listen to an informative speech in order to understand the speaker's ideas, you are engaged in _______________ listening.

Although most people speak at a rate o120 to 150 words a minute, the brain can process words at a rate of

As your textbook explains, focusing on a speaker's delivery and personal appearance is an excellent way to strengthen your listening skills.

According to your textbook, effective listening can help you do which othe following?

Iyou disagree with a speaker, you have nothing to gain by listening carefully.

Gerald is listening to comfort a friend whose apartment has just been burglarized. According to your textbook, Gerald is engaged in __________ listening.

Kristen is listening to a political candidate's speech for purposes odeciding whether to accept or reject the speaker's message. According to your textbook, Kristen is engaged in __________ listening.

People need effective listening skills in almost all occupations.

When you listen to someone give a sales presentation, and you need to decide whether you will buy the item, you are engaged in comprehensive listening.

It is impossible to listen too hard.

Speaking in Public

Ethics and Public Speaking

Giving Your First Speech

Selecting a Topic and a Purpose

Analyzing the Audience

Gathering Materials

Supporting Your Ideas

Organizing the Body Othe Speech

Beginning and Ending the Speech

Outlining the Speech

Using Language

Delivery

Using Visual Aids

Speaking to Inform

Speaking to Persuade

Methods Opersuasion

Speaking on Special Occasions

Speaking in Small Groups

Public Speaking and Communication Skills

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