Research by Carol Dweck - Lecture Notes

Research by Carol Dweck indicates that Because learning a skill like public speaking is hard does not mean you can never become skilled at it. One tip for preparation that the textbook suggests is to eat protein for breakfast The meaning of channel is the means through which a message gets from sender to receiver What is the idea behind the canons of rhetoric? it is a traditional way of explaining the process of public speaking. A "symbol" is A word, icon, picture, object, or number that is used to stand for or represent a concept Which of the following is not an element of the process of communication? perception "The system of learned and shared symbols, language, values, and norms that distinguish one group from another" is culture How is public speaking like other forms of communication such as conversation? It requires a sensitivity to your audience and dependence on feedback. This textbook's preferred model of communication is Transactional Which of the following is suggested as a reason for anxiety in public speaking? A mindset that the speech must meet a standard of perfection. Bonnie is 35 years old, taking her speech class in order to finish her degree after raising her family. Should she be overly concerned about her age difference in relation to her classmates? No, only if the topic is relevant to the age of the audience's understanding and needs Which of the following is not a demographic characteristic? situational context Why is planned redundancy necessary? Oral communication is linear and doesn't provide for "looping." Which statement is true about listening, according to textbook? Our preparation beforehand influences our listening ability. The term "planned redundancy" refers to using preview and summary statements and internal previews "Rhetoric" is the word originally used for public speaking Which statement is true about speaker credibility? Citing reliable sources can add to your credibility as a speaker. Many people make say negative things about President Trump on Twitter. Why is this not defamation? He is a public person. How is correctly citing in a speech different from in a paper? In a paper, the reader can look at the references page for full information on a source, but listeners can't. Which of these is not a contributing factor to a speaker's credibility? ethnicity "To persuade my fellow communication majors to take part in a for-credit internship in their senior year" is a good specific purpose statement. Yes, it is in the right format and specific The term from classical rhetoric, "invention" is essentially the process of Choosing the particular message and approach for the audience and situation Which of these is a good central idea statement? Thailand has three distinct regions, and each has its own distinctive culture due to the ethnic and religious practices of the region. Ned wants to give a speech in his class about a subject he is very interested in, his band. He feels he is an expert because of his experience. His specific purpose is "To inform my classmates why starting a band is a cool idea." Which of the following is a reasonable response to this specific purpose statement? He needs to reword the specific purpose statement mostly to focus on the communication word being fulfilled in the speech. Speeches are classified by purposes of to inform, to persuade, and a third category. Which type of speech fits into the third category? a eulogy at a funeral The following outline uses a _______ pattern of organization.I. The first section of the Hebrew burial tomb in Roman times was the façade.II. The next section of the Hebrew burial tomb was the entrance.III. The innermost section of the Hebrew burial tomb was the series of burial chambers. spatial