Question 1

Which mode best provides the appearance of spontaneity?

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A)   extemporaneous
B)   manuscript
C)   memorized
D)   impromptuE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

When someone refers to how high or low your speaking voice is, that person is referring to its

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A)   range.
B)   pitch.
C)   fluency.
D)   shifts.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 3

With which mode of delivery do you get LEAST eye contact and audience feedback?

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A)   memorized
B)   impromptu
C)   extemporaneous
D)   manuscriptE) B) and C)
F) C) and D) D

Question 4

The act of correctly articulating words as prescribed in a dictionary is called

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A)   pronunciation.
B)   projection.
C)   enunciation.
D)   intonation.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 5

One method of decreasing the fear of public speaking is cognitive restructuring, which requires that you seek counseling and work with a trained professional in altering your thought processes.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The first step in skills training is

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A)   eliminating negative thoughts from your mind.
B)   recognizing that public speaking is a talent that takes work.
C)   turning off the lights and lying down.
D)   visualizing yourself doing a small speaking task.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above B

Question 7

The systematic coached practice used in public speaking classes to reduce nervousness is called

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A)   systematic desensitization.
B)   skills training.
C)   rehearsal sessions.
D)   cognitive restructuring.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

Which statement is true concerning bodily movement during a speech?

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A)   Pacing back and forth during a speech is a great way to reduce anxiety and improve the effectiveness of the speech.
B)   It is hard to complete a long speech without using some movement.
C)   Short speeches require more movement to gain the audience's attention.
D)   Bodily movements do not have to connect to the speech's content.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B) B

Question 9

If you are afraid of public speaking, of speaking in small groups, of speaking on the telephone, and even of talking to groups of acquaintances, you might conclude that you are experiencing

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A)   trait apprehension.
B)   state apprehension.
C)   vocalized pauses.
D)   systematic desensitization.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 10

When you deliver a speech, you should project loudly so that everyone in the room can hear you.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Listening to teachers, broadcasters, and other presenters in your class can help you increase your vocabulary and improve your pronunciation.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

When the president of the United States needs to deliver a message in which every word matters and must come out exactly as written, he should use

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A)   an extemporaneous mode of delivery.
B)   a manuscript mode of delivery.
C)   an impromptu mode of delivery.
D)   a memorized mode of delivery.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 13

The normal rate of speaking for people in the United States is

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A)   124-190 words per minute.
B)   100-123 words per minute.
C)   89-99 words per minute.
D)   50-88 words per minute.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 14

Your relational partner has a very responsible position and regularly gives briefings, sales talks, and speeches to large groups of people. However, when you ask him to make a couple of phone calls for some home maintenance and repairs, he says he does not like talking on the phone. You might conclude that he has

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A)   trait apprehension.
B)   state apprehension.
C)   systematic desensitization.
D)   cognitive restructuring.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Which item below describes a case of trait apprehension?

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A)   I get very nervous in most social situations.
B)   I control my nervousness well except when speaking in class.
C)   Because I've acted in many high school plays, I get more nervous talking to an individual stranger than addressing a large group anywhere.
D)   My biggest problem with nervousness is the five minutes before I have to give a presentation at work.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 16

The delivery mode that is most commonly used in the public speaking classroom is

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A)   impromptu.
B)   memorized.
C)   manuscript.
D)   extemporaneous.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Non-native speakers of English should

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A)   avoid making eye contact to focus on reading their notes.
B)   take more time to prepare their speech than native speakers.
C)   avoid setting goals until they develop more ability.
D)   realize they feel anxiousness native speakers can't relate to.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 18

Which item below describes a case of state apprehension?

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A)   I get very nervous when I talk to strangers face-to-face, talk on the phone, and speak to groups.
B)   Because I'm an experienced speaker, I feel no anxiety when I speak to a group whether it is large or small.
C)   I get nervous only when I have to speak in class with the teacher grading my performance.
D)   I get very nervous when the other person speaks English poorly, when I have to talk to salespeople in retail stores, and when I have to talk to a group larger than three persons.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 19

The most common cause of poor delivery is

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A)   public speaking anxiety.
B)   an unclear assignment.
C)   too much prep and practice.
D)   lack of research into the topic.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 20

People who give a great number of speeches and are very successful at speaking in public experience no anxiety at all.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 12: Communication Apprehension and Delivery

Which mode best provides the appearance of spontaneity?

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When someone refers to how high or low your speaking voice is, that person is referring to its

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With which mode of delivery do you get LEAST eye contact and audience feedback?

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The act of correctly articulating words as prescribed in a dictionary is called

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One method of decreasing the fear of public speaking is cognitive restructuring, which requires that you seek counseling and work with a trained professional in altering your thought processes.

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The first step in skills training is

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The systematic coached practice used in public speaking classes to reduce nervousness is called

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Which statement is true concerning bodily movement during a speech?

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If you are afraid of public speaking, of speaking in small groups, of speaking on the telephone, and even of talking to groups of acquaintances, you might conclude that you are experiencing

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When you deliver a speech, you should project loudly so that everyone in the room can hear you.

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Listening to teachers, broadcasters, and other presenters in your class can help you increase your vocabulary and improve your pronunciation.

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When the president of the United States needs to deliver a message in which every word matters and must come out exactly as written, he should use

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The normal rate of speaking for people in the United States is

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Which item below describes a case of trait apprehension?

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The delivery mode that is most commonly used in the public speaking classroom is

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Which item below describes a case of state apprehension?

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The most common cause of poor delivery is

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People who give a great number of speeches and are very successful at speaking in public experience no anxiety at all.

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When someone refers to how high or low your speaking voice is, that person is referring to its

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One method of decreasing the fear of public speaking is cognitive restructuring, which requires that you seek counseling and work with a trained professional in altering your thought processes.

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The first step in skills training is

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The systematic coached practice used in public speaking classes to reduce nervousness is called

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When you deliver a speech, you should project loudly so that everyone in the room can hear you.

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Listening to teachers, broadcasters, and other presenters in your class can help you increase your vocabulary and improve your pronunciation.

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When the president of the United States needs to deliver a message in which every word matters and must come out exactly as written, he should use

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