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Research Workshop: Writing and Presenting the Argumentative Essay, Part 1 — Cumulative exam Answers

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Ethnocentrism and different communication codes are examples of _______________.

A
unavoidable communication problems
B
intercultural communication barriers
C
ways to avoid communication barriers
D
cultural characteristics
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Scenario 1:Aiden comes in from work. Jane had cooked dinner and is waiting for him so they could eat. However, Aiden is tired and just wants to go to bed. Jane is furious and refuses to speak to him. In response, he merely goes to their room and sleeps.Scenario 2:Aiden comes in from work. Jane cooked dinner and is waiting for him so they could eat. However, Aiden is tired and just wants to go to bed. Jane is furious and tells him how she feels whenever he does this to her. Aiden empathizes with Jane’s feelings and offers a compromise; the next time he would be in late for dinner, he promises to call ahead of time.

A
A
B
B
C
C
D
D
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“I can attest to the fact that Mark Johnson’s character is above reproach. His entire life has been devoted to the service of this community. He will be an excellent representative of the people of our town to the state legislature.” This is an example of _____________.

A
a logical appeal
B
a credibility appeal
C
an emotional appeal
D
a selective appeal
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Hearing and listening ___________________.

A
require your attention
B
occur unconsciously
C
are different processes
D
none of the above
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Listening is a more complex process than hearing.

A
T
B
F
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High social status automatically leads to positions of power.

A
T
B
F
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Daphne owns a night club and frequently entertains large crowds. She feels very comfortable on stage and loves to make people laugh. Justin can't bear even the thought of speaking to a large group of people. He gets butterflies in his stomach and shakes so badly he can hardly stand, and once even lost his job because he refused to give a presentation to the board of directors. In order to achieve the level of confidence that Daphne seems to have achieved, Justin could start by doing all of the following except:

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gain experience by practicing speaking in front of others often, starting with close friends and family, then attempting larger groups
B
imagine himself confidently delivering flawless performances, and the audience cheering and enjoying themselves
C
write and rehearse stand-up comedy routines and research night club audiences and performers to prepare for an audition with Daphne
D
make an effort to think positively about his abilities and look for elements of public speaking that he personally enjoys
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Which of the following is not a way to develop ethical, intercultural communication?

A
be prepared and develop an understanding of other cultures, even other languages
B
reinforce stereotypes
C
adjust your communication
D
recognize differences
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You see a poster advertising a speaker coming to the community center in your town. The title of the speech is “Surviving Peer Pressure: Finding your Anti-Drug”. What can you infer about the intended audience of this speech?

A
They are probably a group of elementary school children.
B
They are probably a group of senior citizens.
C
They are probably a group of high school students.
D
They are probably a group of business executives.
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Which of the following statements is most likely true about the nonverbal communication depicted in these pictures?

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A
The children are contradicting their verbal communication with their body language.
B
The nonverbal communication of both the children and their grandparents is relying on multiple channels.
C
The grandparents are regulating their verbal communication with their body language.
D
The nonverbal communication of both the children and their grandparents is very ambiguous.
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How is culture transmitted from one generation to another?

A
through communication
B
through heredity
C
through genetics
D
through occupations
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Danny doesn't want to play football with Sam. Sam comes on the playground and takes the ball from the players. Danny and the other players run after Sam. Sam throws the ball to the other yard. Danny starts calling Sam names. Danny and Sam start to fight.

A
A
B
B
C
C
D
D
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In which type of persuasive speech is it most important to identify common ground before moving to differences?

A
policy
B
value
C
fact
D
all of the above
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Which of the following choices is not an example of an organization characteristic?

A
termination - rewards & consequences
B
employee handbook - rules & regulations
C
norms - culture
D
formal message - communication & writing
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_______________ is the human use of spoken or written words as a communication system.

A
Syntax
B
Grammar
C
Language
D
Vocabulary
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Which of the following statements is false?

A
To be an effective listener, you must avoid distractions.
B
To be an effective listener, you must only communicate with people who share your listening style.
C
To be an effective listener you must look for nonverbal messages.
D
To be an effective listener you must be ‘other-oriented’.
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Which of the following is an example of inclusive language?

A
“Wait up, guys!”
B
“Yes, she’s a housewife.”
C
“Mr. and Mrs. Carter will be attending the gala tonight.”
D
“You have wonderful parenting skills.”
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It is always the interviewee’s fault if an interview is bad.

A
T
B
F
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Choose the answer that matches the four different types of organizational messages with the correct examples.

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upward- news of the club’s invitation to a competition is shared, downward - club officers present reports to each other, lateral- secretary of club reads meeting minutes to entire club, grapevine- club member proposes a new activity at a meeting
B
upward- club member proposes a new activity at a meeting, downward - news of the club’s invitation to a competition is shared, lateral-club officers present reports to each other, grapevine- secretary of club reads meeting minutes to entire club
C
upward- club member proposes a new activity at a meeting, downward - secretary of club reads meeting minutes to entire club, lateral-club officers present reports to each other, grapevine- news of the club’s invitation to a competition is shared
D
upward- secretary of club reads meeting minutes to entire club, downward - club member proposes a new activity at a meeting, lateral-club officers present reports to each other, grapevine- news of the club’s invitation to a competition is shared
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Which of the following is an example of using and interpreting nonverbal messages?

A
a woman dressing professionally for an interview
B
a man listening to an audio book
C
a child reciting a nursery rhyme
D
a detective asking a witness about an incident

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