CONS 127 - UBC COMPREHENSIVE STUDY
GUIDE 2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◍ Concept of stress.
Answer: -A process of responding to events and situations that are
challenging, exceed coping resources, or threaten well-being.-A popular
public health problem.-Provides a scientifically grounded framework for
understanding how environmental design affects health outcomes.
◍ What are the types of supporting materials?.
Answer: -Examples-Brief example- short instance to illustrate your
claim-Extended example- detailed example about instance being
used-Definitions-Dictionary definition-Expert definitions- comes from a
person who is a credible source-Etymological definition- explains the
linguistic origin of the term-Functional definition- explains how something
is used-Testimony- information provided by other people-Expert testimony-
statements made by credible sources who have a professional or other
in-depth knowledge of a topic'-Lay testimony- statements made by persons
with no special expertise in the subject they are discussing-Statistics- piece
of data presented in a numerical form-Limit the number of statistics you
present-Use visual aids to explain statisticsEstablish context for
listeners-Narratives- an brief story or account that can be used to support
your main points-Great for capturing audience attention or for illustrating a
point-Analogies- a comparison based on similarities between two
phenomena, one that's familiar to the audience and one that is less
familiar-Literal vs figurative
◍ Aside from demographics, what are the other ways to analyze your
audience?.
, Answer: -Feeling the vibe of the audience-Assessing listeners disposition
and attitude toward message-1. Sympathetic Audience- already agrees with
your message-2. Hostile audience- opposes your message or you
personally-3. Neutral Audience- neither negative nor positive opinions about
you and your message. Can be turned around!-Listeners can have a mix of
all of these!
◍ How can you effectively and properly use evidence in your speeches?.
Answer: When you present trustworthy facts to back your claims and clearly
show how those facts have led you to those claims, you use logos
effectively.-Using Evidence-After analyzing your audience and you think
listeners might n0t accept a claim, you will want to supply relevant research
from credible sources and present that evidence in your speech-Identify your
Sources and Their Qualifications-Give listeners new evidence-Provide
precise evident-Look for compelling evidence - concrete or detailed
example-Characterize your evidence accurately
◍ Common types of qualitative research.
Answer: Phenomenology, Ethnography, Case study, Grounded theory,
Historical research
◍ Design strategies to reduce noise.
Answer: Environment, People, Operations
◍ What are the 5 techniques of informing?.
Answer: definition, explanation, description, demonstration, narrative
◍ What are the guidelines for preparing presentations aids?.
Answer: 1.Consider the forum2.Consider your
audience1.Demographics2.Prior exposure3.Make sure your aids support
your points4.Keep aids simple and clear5.Rehearse with your presentation
aids
◍ Why is it important to choose respectful and unbiased language?.
Answer: Respects all audience members
◍ Theories and research for design.
, Answer: Theories provide a systematic approach tounderstanding the what,
why, and how ofbehaviors, events, and other phenomena.• Typically backed
by empirical evidence andpredictive of future outcomes in various contexts.•
Because environmental design aims to achievespecific goals related to
human behaviors andexperiences within its context, applying
relevanttheories can inform decision-making and facilitatethe development
of reasonable predictions for designoutcomes.
◍ Case Study.
Answer: To provide a detailed account of one or more cases.
◍ What are the 2 types outlines? In what situations are each appropriate?.
Answer: -Working outline, when conducting research, bulk of speech
-Speaking outline, when actually giving speech
◍ Level One Practitioner - EBD.
Answer: Stay current... -Interpret research-Believes in the concept-Attempts
to stay current with emerging literature-Makes thoughtful interpretations of
design implications from research-Includes the designs in a projectCollects
success stories
◍ Why is pathos important to public speaking (especially persuasion)?.
Answer: Pathos- emotional appeal, which helps you put a human face on a
problem you're addressing-When you stir your listeners feelings, you
enhance your persuasive power-Some people day that emotions are the
primary motivating system of all activity-Using Emotional Appeal- humans
have a wide range of emotions-including empathy, anger, shame, fear, pity,
happiness, etc. and each of these feeling provides an opportunity to enhance
your use of pathos in a persuasive speech.-Always use sounds reasoning as
evidence when evoking emotion-Fear Appeal-an argument that arouses fear
in the minds of the audience members can be powerful form of pathos
◍ What are the steps to selecting and refining the best topic?.
Answer: 1. Consider the assignment 2. Consider your audience 3. Consider
your knowledge and interests 4. Consider the speech context 5. Choose a
topic and stick with it!
GUIDE 2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◍ Concept of stress.
Answer: -A process of responding to events and situations that are
challenging, exceed coping resources, or threaten well-being.-A popular
public health problem.-Provides a scientifically grounded framework for
understanding how environmental design affects health outcomes.
◍ What are the types of supporting materials?.
Answer: -Examples-Brief example- short instance to illustrate your
claim-Extended example- detailed example about instance being
used-Definitions-Dictionary definition-Expert definitions- comes from a
person who is a credible source-Etymological definition- explains the
linguistic origin of the term-Functional definition- explains how something
is used-Testimony- information provided by other people-Expert testimony-
statements made by credible sources who have a professional or other
in-depth knowledge of a topic'-Lay testimony- statements made by persons
with no special expertise in the subject they are discussing-Statistics- piece
of data presented in a numerical form-Limit the number of statistics you
present-Use visual aids to explain statisticsEstablish context for
listeners-Narratives- an brief story or account that can be used to support
your main points-Great for capturing audience attention or for illustrating a
point-Analogies- a comparison based on similarities between two
phenomena, one that's familiar to the audience and one that is less
familiar-Literal vs figurative
◍ Aside from demographics, what are the other ways to analyze your
audience?.
, Answer: -Feeling the vibe of the audience-Assessing listeners disposition
and attitude toward message-1. Sympathetic Audience- already agrees with
your message-2. Hostile audience- opposes your message or you
personally-3. Neutral Audience- neither negative nor positive opinions about
you and your message. Can be turned around!-Listeners can have a mix of
all of these!
◍ How can you effectively and properly use evidence in your speeches?.
Answer: When you present trustworthy facts to back your claims and clearly
show how those facts have led you to those claims, you use logos
effectively.-Using Evidence-After analyzing your audience and you think
listeners might n0t accept a claim, you will want to supply relevant research
from credible sources and present that evidence in your speech-Identify your
Sources and Their Qualifications-Give listeners new evidence-Provide
precise evident-Look for compelling evidence - concrete or detailed
example-Characterize your evidence accurately
◍ Common types of qualitative research.
Answer: Phenomenology, Ethnography, Case study, Grounded theory,
Historical research
◍ Design strategies to reduce noise.
Answer: Environment, People, Operations
◍ What are the 5 techniques of informing?.
Answer: definition, explanation, description, demonstration, narrative
◍ What are the guidelines for preparing presentations aids?.
Answer: 1.Consider the forum2.Consider your
audience1.Demographics2.Prior exposure3.Make sure your aids support
your points4.Keep aids simple and clear5.Rehearse with your presentation
aids
◍ Why is it important to choose respectful and unbiased language?.
Answer: Respects all audience members
◍ Theories and research for design.
, Answer: Theories provide a systematic approach tounderstanding the what,
why, and how ofbehaviors, events, and other phenomena.• Typically backed
by empirical evidence andpredictive of future outcomes in various contexts.•
Because environmental design aims to achievespecific goals related to
human behaviors andexperiences within its context, applying
relevanttheories can inform decision-making and facilitatethe development
of reasonable predictions for designoutcomes.
◍ Case Study.
Answer: To provide a detailed account of one or more cases.
◍ What are the 2 types outlines? In what situations are each appropriate?.
Answer: -Working outline, when conducting research, bulk of speech
-Speaking outline, when actually giving speech
◍ Level One Practitioner - EBD.
Answer: Stay current... -Interpret research-Believes in the concept-Attempts
to stay current with emerging literature-Makes thoughtful interpretations of
design implications from research-Includes the designs in a projectCollects
success stories
◍ Why is pathos important to public speaking (especially persuasion)?.
Answer: Pathos- emotional appeal, which helps you put a human face on a
problem you're addressing-When you stir your listeners feelings, you
enhance your persuasive power-Some people day that emotions are the
primary motivating system of all activity-Using Emotional Appeal- humans
have a wide range of emotions-including empathy, anger, shame, fear, pity,
happiness, etc. and each of these feeling provides an opportunity to enhance
your use of pathos in a persuasive speech.-Always use sounds reasoning as
evidence when evoking emotion-Fear Appeal-an argument that arouses fear
in the minds of the audience members can be powerful form of pathos
◍ What are the steps to selecting and refining the best topic?.
Answer: 1. Consider the assignment 2. Consider your audience 3. Consider
your knowledge and interests 4. Consider the speech context 5. Choose a
topic and stick with it!
