NURS-3311 HCOMM EXAM 1 REVISION
QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS.
Which of the following involves delivering a specific message to an in-person audience?
-dyadic
-public speaking
-electronic communication
-mass communication - Answer Public Speaking
Public speaking involves the delivery of a message with a specific purpose to an audience who present
during the speech delivery. Electronic communication and mass communication do not require that the
audience be present. Dyadic communication occurs between two people only.
M1
It is recommended by O'Hair et. al. that a speech should be practiced at least how many times?
-eight
-nine
-six
-seven - Answer -six
Preparation and practice are necessary for the success of
even your first speech in class. You will want to feel and
appear natural to your listeners, an effect best achieved by
rehearsing both the verbal and nonverbal delivery of your
speech (see Chapters 17 and 18). So practice your speech
at least six times. For a four- to six-minute speech, that's
only about one-half hour of actual practice time.
,pg. 74
M1
A student began to feel nervous once the student began the writing of the speech. Which type of anxiety
did the student experience?
-pre-performance anxiety
-pre-preparation anxiety
-performance anxiety
-preparation anxiety - Answer preparation anxiety
preparation anxiety: A form of public speaking anxiety (PSA) that arises when the speaker begins to
prepare for a speech, at which point he or she might feel overwhelmed at the
amount of time and planning required. See also performance anxiety.
pre-performance anxiety: A form of public speaking anxiety (PSA) that occurs when a speaker begins to
rehearse a speech.
pre-preparation anxiety: A form of public speaking anxiety (PSA) that arises when a speaker learns he or
she must give a speech.
performance anxiety: A feeling of anxiety that occurs the moment one begins to perform.
M1
If a source used in a speech requires credit in written form, it also
-requires consent from the author.
-should be mentioned before the speaker's findings.
, -should be acknowledged orally.
-needs to be quoted directly. - Answer should be acknowledged orally.
The rule for avoiding plagiarism as a public speaker is straight-forward: Any source that requires credit in
written form should be acknowledged in oral form. These sources include direct quotations, as well as
paraphrased and summarized information—any facts and statistics, ideas, opinions, or theories gathered
and reported by others (see Chapter 10). More than any other single action, acknowledging sources lets
listeners know you are trustworthy and will represent both fact and opinion fairly and responsibly.
pg. 102
M1
When actively listening, a person should
-take into account only the conclusion.
-ignore the speaker's words altogether.
-concentrate on the speaker's body language.
-take note of the speaker's key points. - Answer take note of the speaker's key points.
Active listening—listening that is focused and purposeful —is a skill you can cultivate. Setting listening
goals, listening for main ideas, watching for nonverbal cues (see Chapter 18), and using critical thinking
strategies will help you become a more adept listener.
pg. 115
M1
According to research described in the du Pre textbook, patients who
_______________________________________ are more likely than others to be satisfied, trust
diagnoses, and carry out treatment advice.
-have an external locus of control
-listen carefully to caregivers' directions
-study medical terminology in a college course
-take an active role in medical encounters - Answer take an active role in medical encounters
QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS.
Which of the following involves delivering a specific message to an in-person audience?
-dyadic
-public speaking
-electronic communication
-mass communication - Answer Public Speaking
Public speaking involves the delivery of a message with a specific purpose to an audience who present
during the speech delivery. Electronic communication and mass communication do not require that the
audience be present. Dyadic communication occurs between two people only.
M1
It is recommended by O'Hair et. al. that a speech should be practiced at least how many times?
-eight
-nine
-six
-seven - Answer -six
Preparation and practice are necessary for the success of
even your first speech in class. You will want to feel and
appear natural to your listeners, an effect best achieved by
rehearsing both the verbal and nonverbal delivery of your
speech (see Chapters 17 and 18). So practice your speech
at least six times. For a four- to six-minute speech, that's
only about one-half hour of actual practice time.
,pg. 74
M1
A student began to feel nervous once the student began the writing of the speech. Which type of anxiety
did the student experience?
-pre-performance anxiety
-pre-preparation anxiety
-performance anxiety
-preparation anxiety - Answer preparation anxiety
preparation anxiety: A form of public speaking anxiety (PSA) that arises when the speaker begins to
prepare for a speech, at which point he or she might feel overwhelmed at the
amount of time and planning required. See also performance anxiety.
pre-performance anxiety: A form of public speaking anxiety (PSA) that occurs when a speaker begins to
rehearse a speech.
pre-preparation anxiety: A form of public speaking anxiety (PSA) that arises when a speaker learns he or
she must give a speech.
performance anxiety: A feeling of anxiety that occurs the moment one begins to perform.
M1
If a source used in a speech requires credit in written form, it also
-requires consent from the author.
-should be mentioned before the speaker's findings.
, -should be acknowledged orally.
-needs to be quoted directly. - Answer should be acknowledged orally.
The rule for avoiding plagiarism as a public speaker is straight-forward: Any source that requires credit in
written form should be acknowledged in oral form. These sources include direct quotations, as well as
paraphrased and summarized information—any facts and statistics, ideas, opinions, or theories gathered
and reported by others (see Chapter 10). More than any other single action, acknowledging sources lets
listeners know you are trustworthy and will represent both fact and opinion fairly and responsibly.
pg. 102
M1
When actively listening, a person should
-take into account only the conclusion.
-ignore the speaker's words altogether.
-concentrate on the speaker's body language.
-take note of the speaker's key points. - Answer take note of the speaker's key points.
Active listening—listening that is focused and purposeful —is a skill you can cultivate. Setting listening
goals, listening for main ideas, watching for nonverbal cues (see Chapter 18), and using critical thinking
strategies will help you become a more adept listener.
pg. 115
M1
According to research described in the du Pre textbook, patients who
_______________________________________ are more likely than others to be satisfied, trust
diagnoses, and carry out treatment advice.
-have an external locus of control
-listen carefully to caregivers' directions
-study medical terminology in a college course
-take an active role in medical encounters - Answer take an active role in medical encounters
