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Q: Which question about the speech you have delivered should you ask in your post-presentation scorecard? a. Was I nervous? b. Did my speech persuade the audience? c. How well did I do? d. What did I do wrong?

Q: Discuss and provide three examples of how skills training can make us better public speakers.

Q: Hannah has decided on her topic and is beginning to write her speech. Which section of her speech would you suggest she develop first? a. Introduction b. Body c. Conclusion d. Questions for the audience

Q: Explain how you could use anxiety to perform more effectively.

Q: Which of the following is NOT one of the four key plays to delivering your first speech? a. Topic selection b. Speech development, support, and organization c. Practice and delivery d. Identifying your weaknesses

Q: Taylor is at the beginning stages deciding on a topic for her speech. First, she should conduct the ______. a. research analysis b. self-analysis c. audience analysis d. topic analysis

Q: Which of the following is NOT included in the topic selection stage of speechmaking? a. Analyze yourself. b. Consider your audience and the occasion. c. Compose a thesis statement. d. Consider criteria for choosing your topic.

Q: Which of the following is NOT one of the suggestions the authors provided as a way to conduct your self-analysis? a. Conduct a life overview. b. Focus on this moment in time. c. Think about what you want to do in the future. d. Use technology.

Q: Grant has divided his life into early life, midlife, and more recent life, and he has worked on composing a sentence to summarize each of these three stages of his life. Which aspect of self-analysis has Grant pursued? a. Conduct a life overview. b. Focus on this moment in time. c. Be newsy. d. Use technology.

Q: If you consider only your interests and dont take the needs of your audience into account, audience members are more likely to a. be enthusiastic about your speech b. be bored and become easily distracted c. engage with you after your speech d. not show up for your speech

Q: When selecting a topic for your first speech, you should do all of the following EXCEPT a. avoid overused topics. b. limit the scope of your topic so that it fits the time allotted for your speech. c. make sure you have access to the material you will need to prepare the speech. d. not think too much about your topic as it will come to you.

Q: Which of the following is NOT true in regards to criteria for selecting your topic? a. Select an appropriate topic. b. Choose a topic that has been used many times before. c. Limit the scope of your topic. d. Choose a topic with accessible and researchable material.

Q: Which of the following is NOT a component of your effort to develop, support, and organize your speech? a. Stating your speechs purpose b. Composing a thesis statement c. Identifying your speechs main points d. Delivering the speech

Q: Which of the following statements is true of your speechs purpose? a. It specifies the goal of your speech. b. It expresses the central idea of your speech. c. It introduces the first argument of your speech. d. It contains several sentences.

Q: Which of the following statements is true of the thesis statement? a. It specifies the goal of your speech. b. It expresses the central idea of your speech. c. It introduces the first argument of your speech. d. It contains several sentences.

Q: Most of your speeches will contain how many main points? a. One b. Two or three c. Four or five d. More than five

Q: To develop your speech, you may use all of the following EXCEPT a. personal experiences. b. examples. c. expert testimony. d. ideas that you borrow from a book and that you pass as your own.

Q: List and discuss three reasons for public speaking anxiety.

Q: Which of the following is NOT one of the three major parts of a speech? a. Introduction b. Body c. Conclusion d. Questions for the audience

Q: ______ anxiety is fear of preparing a speech, and ______ anxiety is fear of presenting a speech.

Q: Matt succeeds to strike a powerful pose during the speech and thus increase the effectiveness of the speech. Matt is addressing the ______ effects of speech anxiety.

Q: Nora takes her nerves about public speaking and uses them to her advantage. Nora is harnessing her ______.

Q: Becoming a skilled public speaker has benefits for the individual, both personal and professional, and for society as a whole.

Q: Sending the message is the exclusive job of the source.

Q: Physical discomfort, a psychological state, intellectual ability, or the environment can create noise.

Q: If you say something you regret, it doesnt take much to erase that communication in your audiences mind.

Q: It is possible to use your stress and anxiety to build your confidence as a speaker.

Q: Thought stopping is an example of cognitive restructuring.

Q: We often feel more anxious presenting a speech when it does not interest us.

Q: Practicing is not considered a component of your speech preparation.

Q: List and discuss the three areas in which being a skilled public speaker could benefit you.

Q: List and discuss three elements of the communication process and how they are pertinent to your speechmaking opportunities.

Q: The speaker is also referred to as the ______ of the message, and the listener is referred to as the ______ of the message.

Q: Nick is answering questions from the audience after the speech. Nick is receiving ______.

Q: Sally is very nervous about presenting her speech in class. While waiting to present, she thinks to herself Stop! and then repeats calm in her head. Sally is using a. thought-control. b. self-control. c. self-talk. d. thought-stopping.

Q: ______ refers to a technique that focuses attention on our thoughts rather than on our bodily reactions that works by altering the beliefs people have about themselves and their abilities. a. Self-control b. Inner focus c. Cognitive restructuring d. Cognitive focus

Q: You are very nervous about your speech, so you take a deep breath and follow with a strong exhalation. Which of the following did you just enact? a. Thought-stopping b. Centering breath c. Self-talk d. Focus breath

Q: Which of the following does NOT help combat both the physical and the mental effects of speech anxiety? a. Speaking on a topic you really care about b. Paying more attention to details than to main ideas c. Preparing thoroughly for the speechmaking event d. Keeping in mind that listeners are unlikely to perceive our signs of anxiety

Q: Which of the following is NOT a part of the game plan for conquering speech anxiety? a. I have assessed my own feelings and fears about giving a speech. b. The morning before my speech, I went for a walk, a run, or a swim. c. The morning before my speech, I had a big breakfast. d. Just before my speech, I took a moment to center my breathing and thoughts.

Q: The night before the speech, Anna tried standing tall, leaning forward, and opening her arms to the audience, staking out a broad surface with her hands. Which part of the game plan for conquering speech anxiety was Anna pursuing? a. Practicing a powerful pose b. Relaxing before the speech c. Centering her breadth before the speech d. Being ready to deliver her speech

Q: Instead of focusing on negative thoughts and fears, Amanda is focusing on potential positives of her performance. Which strategy for using her anxiety to perform more effectively is Amanda employing? a. Preparing thoroughly b. Visualizing a positive experience c. Reminding herself that the audience cannot usually see or hear fear d. Focusing on her audience, not herself

Q: During the speech, Barbara takes time to make eye contact with various audience members. Which strategy for using her anxiety to perform more effectively is Barbara employing? a. Preparing thoroughly b. Visualizing a positive experience c. Reminding herself that the audience cannot usually see or hear fear d. Focusing on her audience, not herself

Q: Which of the following is not a suggestion for handling speech anxiety? a. Systematic desensitization b. A single practice session to harness nervous energy c. Cognitive restructuring d. Skills training

Q: In addition to benefiting your personal life and society, being a skilled public speaker can also benefit your ______.

Q: Communication is ______. a. static b. cumulative c. singular d. simple

Q: Sam was in an accident as a child and received a blood transfusion, which influences his persuasive speech on blood donation. Sams topic was influenced by his a. background. b. worldview. c. culture. d. field of experience.

Q: Which of the following skills is NOT especially important for public speakers? a. Organize ideas logically b. Make others believe what you are saying c. Encode or express ideas clearly d. Analyze and adapt to receivers readily

Q: Public speaking anxiety (PSA) affects what percentage of all speakers? a. 1020% b. 3040% c. 4080% d. 80100%

Q: Which of the following is NOT a way in which you can address the physical effects of speech anxiety? a. Cry in private before the speech b. Repeat tensing and relaxing different muscles c. Stand tall and lean slightly forward d. Leaning slightly forward, stake out a broad surface with your hands

Q: Which of the following refers to our internal communication that can often derail our attempts to control our anxiety? a. Self-deprecation b. Self-control c. Self-talk d. Thought-stopping

Q: Which of the following is NOT an element of the communication process? a. The person who speaks b. The people who listen c. Other people who might be referenced in the speech d. The message

Q: Which of the following is NOT an aspect of the content of our communication? a. Words and visuals we use to express our ideas and feelings b. The sounds of our voices c. Our body language or non-verbal communication d. Our past experiences

Q: Which of the following refers to the pathways or media through which messages are carried? a. Channels b. Noise c. Dimensions d. Media

Q: Communication is usually a ________________ event. a. single-channel b. dual-channel c. multi-channel d. channel-less

Q: A phone ringing in the audience is an example of a. channels. b. noise. c. dimensions. d. sound.

Q: After John presents his speech in class, his classmate Ryan raises his hand and asks him a question regarding one of his points. Ryans question is a form of a. noise. b. feedback. c. sound. d. reaction.

Q: When you contemplate how conditions of place and time influence both behavior and the outcome of the communication event, you are considering a. the demographic context. b. the environmental context. c. the historical context. d. the situational/cultural context.

Q: Paula is scheduled to make a speech about the benefits of public speaking at a professional gathering, and she is also scheduled to make a speech on the same topic in a community setting. She is working on making changes to the content and delivery of the speech based on the type setting and location. Which element of the communication process is Paula taking into consideration? a. Noise b. Feedback c. Channels d. Situational/cultural context

Q: The idea of providing students with a playbook implies that to be an effective public speaker you need a. athletic ability. b. a game plan. c. natural ability. d. previous knowledge.

Q: Which of the following is NOT an area of your life benefitting from speechmaking? a. Societal life b. Professional life c. Personal life d. Athletic life

Q: Which of the following is a benefit of public speaking for your personal life? a. It can help you understand specialized knowledge in a scientific field. b. It can help you improve your relationships with your friends. c. It can help you increase your self-confidence. d. It increases your chances to become a media professional.

Q: Which of the following is NOT a benefit of public speaking for your personal life? a. You can make your friends do what you want them to. b. You can become more confident. c. You can better control your environment by controlling yourself. d. You can clarify and refine your own opinions and ideas.

Q: Our political system depends on all of the following types of people EXCEPT a. citizens who speak openly. b. citizens who carefully examine all sides of an issue. c. citizens who attempt to convince others to vote like them. d. citizens who speak honestly.

Q: What are the two major dimensions of relationship breakups? How do they impact the communication strategies employed during a breakup?

Q: What role does interest in another person play in relationship breakups? Does it play the same role in both dating relationships and marriages?

Q: Discuss the stage models of relationship breakups. What are the advantages of the various stage models? What are problems with stage models?

Q: What are the most common reasons for dating breakups? Are these similar for heterosexual, gay, and lesbian couples? Do the same reasons also predict a likelihood of divorce?

Q: Most divorces are initiated by husbands.

Q: Most dating breakups are mutual rather than the decision of just one of the relational partners.

Q: Catastrophe theory predicts that relationships like earthquakes they result in destructive breakup.

Q: The direct dump is a unilateral breakup strategy.

Q: The least common kind of relational disengagement strategy is indirect and bilateral.

Q: Catastrophe theory suggests that most relationship are destined for a disastrous and painful breakup.

Q: Jennifer tells Kyle that she just want to be friends when she actually wants to end the relationship altogether. She has used pseudo de-escalation as a strategy. True / False

Q: The dumpee in relational break usually offers little resistance.

Q: One of the common reasons for relational breakup according to your text is lack of money.

Q: The MOST IMPORTANT reason for termination of dating for both men and women is conflicting sexual attitudes.

Q: The biggest problem with money that leads to breakups in marital relationship is how much the man makes in relation to the woman.

Q: The dyadic phase where we confront and interact with our partner is one of Duck's five stages of relational dissolution.

Q: Feeling excessive jealousy is one of the top two reasons for dating breakups.