HOUSTON SPCH1311 Full Course Latest 2019 February (No 6 & 9 Assignment)

SPCH1311 Introduction to Communication

Chapter 1 Quiz

Question 1Communication is irreversible.

  True

  False

 Question 2Communication includes both intentional and unintentional messages.

  True

  False

 Question 3Mary Beth is in a hurry to get to her afternoon communication class and is not paying attention to her surroundings. Rather than waving back to her best friend, Taylor, Mary Beth walks right by Taylor without acknowledging her. This example illustrates that communication that is not intended is usually nonverbal.

  True

  False

 Question 4Individuals who are high in communication competence will most likely have a narrow repertoire of communication behaviors.

  True

  False

 Question 5Communication is a natural ability.

  True

  False

 

SPCH1311 Introduction to Communication

Chapter 2 Quiz

Question 1Perception does not usually involve the senses.

  True

  False

 Question 2The more cognitively complex we are, the more sophisticated our level of perception.

  True

  False

 Question 3In the perception process, selection must always occur first.

  True

  False

 Question 4The difference between a stereotype and a perceptual set is that a perceptual set uses categories and a stereotype does not.

  True

  False

 Question 5Perceptual sets can help us make decisions more efficiently.

  True

  False

 

SPCH1311 Introduction to Communication

Chapter 3 Quiz

Question 1Self-image consists of our feelings and attitudes toward ourselves.

  True

  False

 Question 2A person’s self-concept consists of a number of images that can be placed on a continuum ranging from positive to negative.

  True

  False

 Question 3Research indicates that the names of babies change perceptions about their physical attributes.

  True

  False

 Question 4

Age appears to have little effect on a person’s general self-concept.

  True

  False

 Question 5Interpersonal self-disclosure and online self-disclosure are typically identical.

  True

  False

 

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Chapter 4 Quiz

Question 1The impact of technology on language is strictly positive.

  True

  False

 Question 2It is appropriate to use jargon when speaking in front of a group of listeners who have specific knowledge about the subject matter of the presentation.

  True

  False

 Question 3Using the word “cat” by itself has no meaning.

  True

  False

 Question 4Leah mentions that her next birthday will be either the best day or worst day ever. This is an example of indiscrimination.

  True

  False

 Question 5Semantics is the study of meaning, or the association of words with ideas, feelings, and contexts.

  True

  False

 

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Chapter 5 Quiz

Question 1Verbal communication is more believable than nonverbal communication.

  True

  False

 Question 2Pitch refers to how high or low the voice is.

  True

  False

 Question 3Credibility is not related to attractiveness.

  True

  False

 Question 4Sign language provides an ideal example of nonverbal communication.

  True

  False

 Question 5Nonverbal messages are much more difficult to control than verbal messages.

  True

  False

 

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Chapter 6 Quiz

Question 1Most misunderstandings in our lives can be attributed to poor listening.

  True

  False

 Question 2Hearing is the process of receiving, constructing meaning from, and responding to spoken or nonverbal messages.

  True

  False

 Question 3According to Herrmann’s brain dominance model, a “left-brain” approach is fact-based, analytic and sequential.

  True

  False

 Question 4Nonverbal aspects of communication are seldom a part of interpreting.

  True

  False

 Question 5Eric is an accountant. He is a logical and realistic person who likes numbers and knows about money. In his job, he engages his rational self.

  True

  False

 

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Chapter 7 Quiz

Question 1The trick to identifying a speech topic is to match your interests and qualifications, the interests and existing knowledge of your audience, and the requirements of the situation.

  True

  False

Question 2According to the text, a common factor that emerges when talking with students who have succeeded in selecting appropriate speech topics is that they start looking for a topic as soon as they receive the assignment.

  True

  False

 Question 3″To entertain” is an example of an appropriate thesis statement.

  True

  False

 Question 4A speech to entertain should primarily enhance an audience’s knowledge and understanding of a topic.

  True

  False

 Question 5The general purpose of a speech states its overall goal: to inform, to persuade or to entertain.

  True

  False

 

SPCH1311 Introduction to Communication

Chapter 8 Quiz

Question 1Sarah is giving a persuasive speech on migrant workers. The first part of her research plan should involve starting early and gathering more information than she thinks she will need.

  True

  False

Question 2You are one of the most valuable sources of information available for giving a speech.

  True

  False

 Question 3Material on a web page is more suspect than material gathered from traditional sources.

  True

  False

 Question 4Zantel is doing an informative speech on grassroots organizations in Omaha. Grassroots organization members could provide expert opinions for her speech.

  True

  False

 Question 5Paraphrasing involves changing the meaning of an original statement to make it more understandable for listeners.

  True

  False

 

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Chapter 9 Quiz

Question 1Coordination in outlining involves using similar grammatical patterns and wording when possible.

  True

  False

 Question 2The organizational pattern which is especially helpful for beginning at a particular point in time and continuing either forward or backward is the spatial pattern.

  True

  False

 Question 3Main points serve as the basis for the thesis statement.

  True

  False

 Question 4The two main functions of an introduction are to orient the audience to the subject and to motivate them to listen.

  True

  False

 Question 5A conclusion serves two major functions: to focus the audience’s thoughts on the specific purpose of the speech, and to bring the main points together in a condensed and uniform way.

  True

  False

 

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Chapter 10 Quiz

Question 1Speech anxiety has no known cure.

  True

  False

 Question 2The more formal or demanding the situation, the more speakers prefer to use the impromptu method of delivery.

  True

  False

 Question 3The manuscript method uses a carefully prepared and researched speech, but the delivery appears to be relaxed and spontaneous.

  True

  False

 Question 4Communication apprehension refers to a multisystem response that creates a combination of biochemical changes in the body in a communication situation.

  True

  False

 Question 5A speaker should practice his or her speech until the speech is memorized.

  True

  False

 

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Chapter 11 Quiz

Question 1Speakers should be encouraged to use descriptors sparingly.

  True

  False

 Question 2A speaker creates information relevance when he or she gives an audience a reason to listen by relating the topic to the audience’s needs.

  True

  False

Question 3Speeches about objects examine concrete subjects: people, animals, things, structures, and places.

  True

  False

 Question 4Persuasion can take place without first informing.

  True

  False

 Question 5Providing a fresh perspective involves devising a new view or angle.

  True

  False

 

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Chapter 12 Quiz

Question 1It is impossible to change people’s attitudes and beliefs without changing their behaviors.

  True

  False

 Question 2Deterrence and continuance ask people to change their behaviors.

  True

  False

 Question 3A speaker’s delivery should play an insignificant role when evaluating a persuasive speech.

  True

  False

Question 4Topics that lend themselves more readily to persuasive speaking are those topics that are current and controversial.

  True

  False

Question 5According to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, physical needs are our most basic physiological requirements.

  True

  False

 

 

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Chapter 13 Quiz

Question 1According to social exchange theory, people consciously and deliberately weigh the costs and rewards associated with a relationship.

  True

  False

Question 2Two of the reasons why individuals develop relationships are to avoid loneliness and to learn about themselves.

  True

  False

 Question 3Social exchange theory suggests that as relationships develop, people increase their disclosure and move toward increasing closeness in their relationships.

  True

  False

 Question 4According to Schutz, oversocial individuals cannot stop themselves from getting involved and communicating with others.

  True

  False

 Question 5Typically, the drive to reduce uncertainty regarding those we meet is motivated by anticipation of future contact, incentive value or reward, or deviance.

  True

  False

 

SPCH1311 Introduction to Communication

Chapter 14 Quiz

Question 1Physical proximity and timing are two factors that most often determine how people meet and begin relationships with each other.

  True

  False

 Question 2When each person in the relationship does his or her fair share of the work that needs to be done and takes equal responsibility for what faces them, this is an example of sharing tasks.

  True

  False

Question 3Having common friends has little effect on relationships.

  True

  False

 Question 4The ability to adapt and know how to communicate in specific situations involves knowing when to be empathic and comforting, or when to talk and when to listen.

  True

  False

 Question 5According to Knapp and Vangelisti, all relationships go through specific stages of growth at the same rate and in the same manner.

  True

  False

 

SPCH1311 Introduction to Communication

Chapter 15 Quiz

Question 1The family is probably the predominant small group.

  True

  False

 Question 2Small groups can provide multiple sources of information and knowledge that might not be available to individuals.

  True

  False

 Question 3Individualistic cultures have a “we” consciousness.

  True

  False

 Question 4Groupthink is a positive characteristic of groups since it indicates strong cohesiveness and cohesion among group members.

  True

  False

 Question 5Like groups, teams consist of individuals with very similar skills and characteristics.

  True

  False

 

SPCH1311 Introduction to Communication

Chapter 16 Quiz

Question 1Research suggests that a democratic leadership style is ideal in all situations.

  True

  False

 Question 2Identifying a leader strictly by his or her position or title within the group requires caution.

  True

  False

 Question 3Autocratic leaders generate more hostility among group members than democratic leaders.

  True

  False

 Question 4Group building and maintenance roles help the group to accomplish its objective.

  True

  False

 Question 5Groups using effective group discussion methods typically arrive at better-quality solutions than individuals acting alone.

  True

  False

 

SPCH1311 Introduction to Communication

Part 1 Exam

Question 1

The statement, “Communication is a process” implies that

the function of communication seldom changes.

communication is ongoing and ever changing.

communication is best understood as a series of step-by-step actions.

communication is generally transmitted through electronic means.

social systems are merely contexts in which communication occurs.

 

Question 2

According to the text, the essential components of communication are

symbols, understanding, purpose, ideas, opinions, nonverbals, and reaction.

radio, television, Internet, symbols, and gender.

source/sender, message, interference, channel, receiver, feedback, environment, and context.

source, destination, interaction, and correlation.

symbols, understanding, communication, and communicant.

 

Question 3

Bailey notices that her typically soft-spoken movie theater supervisor has been yelling at her and several of her coworkers. She speculates that problems at home may be impacting her supervisor’s work relationships. This speculation best illustrates the principle that communication is

overt.

intentional.

a process.

systemic.

transactional.

 

Question 4

Although communication can be considered both transactional and interactional, the prime function of the communication source/sender is to

decode the intended message.

serve only as the sender.

create the message.

evaluate the message.

respond to the message.

 

Question 5

Kyle is frantically trying to finish his outline, because he forgot that it was due the following day. Since the Internet is easy to access and there are so many sites available, he decides to take someone else’s work and pass it off as his own, assuming he will not get caught. Kyle’s decision illustrates that technology has led to a greater tendency for some people to

conduct research in libraries.

use ethical communication.

plagiarize.

enhance their credibility using verifiable sources.

build ethos.

 

SPCH1311 Introduction to Communication

Part 2 Exam

Question 1

Which of the following best describes settings where public communication occurs?

during presentations where technology is used

during professional public speaking events

during classroom speech presentations

during interpersonal interactions with more than two individuals

during presentations in a variety of classroom, business and professional situations

 

Question 2

Andrew, a collegiate baseball player, decides to do a persuasive speech on why playing sports builds character for kids. This example illustrates the importance of selecting a topic

you’ve been successful with in past speeches.

with which the audience is unfamiliar.

that is completely unique.

that does not require much research.

that is familiar and interesting to you.

 

Question 3

Joseph is working on developing a list of potential speech topics. Which technique should he use to help develop his list?

select a topic he has used in the past

ask his parents

take audience inventories

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think about his friends’ interests

 

Question 4

In differentiating between captive and voluntary participants, it is important to remember that captive participants

may resist participation.

are characteristically heterogeneous.

are motivated to listen.

have an interest or need related to the topic.

are characteristically homogeneous.

 

Question 5

The most important factor that contributes to an effective speech presentation is

organizing the content of the speech.

its delivery.

analyzing the audience.

researching the topic.

selecting an appropriate topic.

 

 

SPCH1311 Introduction to Communication

Part 3 Exam

Question 1

Which of the following statements does not accurately reflect interpersonal communication?

  Interpersonal communication occurs in a variety of contexts.

  Interpersonal communication occurs in a variety of situations.

  Interpersonal communication can be impersonal and superficial.

  Interpersonal communication occurs only among those with whom we have close relationships.

  Interpersonal communication requires knowing how to adjust and communicate effectively with a variety of people from diverse backgrounds.

 

Question 2

You go to a party and notice that a group of your friends are sitting in the corner and talking. You go over to them and begin to enter the conversation. Which of Schutz’s needs is being most clearly illustrated in this example?

inclusion

esteem

actualization

control

affection

 

Question 3

When Mark met Erin for the first time, he found himself asking Erin a ton of questions so that he could ease his anxiety and get to know her better. Which theory best explains Mark’s behavior?

dialectical theory

uncertainty reduction theory

predicted outcome value theory

social construction theory

social exchange theory

 

Question 4

According to the text, relationships are associations between at least two people, which may be described in terms of

the level of intimacy or kinship.

the number of people involved.

the types of activities people do for fun.

the nonverbal behaviors used within the relationship.

universal terms that span cultural contexts.

 

Question 5

Which of the following statements could be considered self-disclosure?

  I am wearing blue jeans.

  I have blonde hair.

  I am five feet, eight inches tall.

  I am male.

  I really enjoy romantic comedies.

 

SPCH1311 Introduction to Communication

Assignment 1 Seven Concepts

Explain the seven concepts that help us distinguish social media from face-to-face communication. Provide an example of how the social media you use reflects these seven concepts.

 

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Assignment 2 Perception

This assignment was locked Feb 25, 2019 at 11:59pm.

Look at the four pictures provided.

Write briefly what you think about each person based solely on your initial reaction to the photo. (Mean or nice, what do they do for a living?

Next look up each person (google) and find out if your perception is correct.

You must write how you felt, once you looked each person up.

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Mary Kay Letourneau

Joseph Hazelwood

Carmelo Anthony

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Assignment 3 Listening Barriers

What are some of the barriers to effective listening? For each barrier, discuss a strategy you could use to overcome it.

 

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Assignment 4 The Last Lecture

Watch the video clip below.

Link (Links to an external site.)

Minimize Video

Answer all five questions below.

1.     What, if anything, makes the speech compelling (beyond the obvious emotional appeal of listening to someone who knows he’s dying)?

2.     Why did Paush eliminate certain topics?

3.     Why did he choose the topics he did?

4.     How does he support his ideas?

5.     What did you learn about speech making from this speech?

 

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Assignment 5 Introduction or Conclusion

EITHER

Based on the thesis statement listed below, write an introduction. Your introduction should appropriately integrate/include the various suggestions for writing introductions described in your text. Thesis statement: “To persuade my audience to join a campus organization because of three benefits.” You can select your own ideas for benefits.

OR

Based on the thesis statement listed below, write a conclusion. Your conclusion should appropriately integrate/address the suggestions about conclusions that are described in your text. Thesis statement: “To inform my audience about the things which make me unique.”

 

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Assignment 6 Monroe’s Motivated Infomercial

Describe the five steps in Monroe’s Motivated Sequence. Design an infomercial for a product using the five steps in Monroe’s Motivated Sequence.

 

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Assignment 7 The Letter You Will Never Receive

Write a letter to yourself from someone who has wronged you. This is your chance to heal and gain closure. Please open your mind to this assignment, it can be very cathartic.

 

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Assignment 8 Rate Yourself

Rate yourself using Burleson and Samter’s definitions of interpersonal skills. Briefly identify at least four of the seven skills, and describe how it applies to you.

 

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Assignment 9 Decision Making

Express a typical decision making method you have used in the small groups to which you belong. What are some of the advantages and disadvantages to this method? Discuss experiences you have each had with different methods of decision making and why you think these methods have been chosen.