Deck 2: Public Speaking in a Global World: Inclusion, Ethics, and Critical Thinking

Question 1

______ is the recognition and valuing of difference.

A) Cultural diversity
B) Culture
C) Audience diversity
D) Audience culture

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Winning public speakers practice certain skills to reach what kinds of groups of receivers?

A) homogeneous
B) diverse
C) young
D) mature

Answer 2

B

Question 3

If a speaker is being ______, we the audience then need to rely on our critical thinking skills to keep from being unknowingly manipulated.

A) unfair
B) fair
C) smart
D) unprepared

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Cultural diversity encompasses which of the following factors?

A) economic status
B) ability
C) intelligence
D) health

Question 5

Andrea identifies as a member of the second largest ethnic group in the United States. Andrea is ______.

A) White
B) Hispanic
C) African American
D) Asian American

Question 6

______ is the system of knowledge, beliefs, values, attitudes, behaviors, and artifacts that we learn, accept, and use in daily life.

A) Worldview
B) Background
C) Demographics
D) Culture

Question 7

Which of the following are some of the co-cultures belonging to the same general culture?

A) the disabled
B) LGBTQ
C) the elderly
D) all of these

Question 8

People who differ in some ethnic or sociological way from the parent culture belong to a(n) ______.

A) anti-culture
B) sub-culture
C) co-culture
D) counter-culture

Question 9

Josh and Arielle, along with other members of their group, feel like outsiders to the dominant culture. They are likely part of ______.

A) a sub-group
B) a marginalized group
C) a marginalized culture
D) a sub-culture

Question 10

When Marc actively attempts to de-marginalize himself and the group he belongs to, he is using which strategy?

A) active
B) passive
C) aggressive
D) confrontational

Question 11

Low-context communication is generally seen in ______ cultures.

A) individualistic
B) collectivistic
C) dominant
D) sub-cultures

Question 12

Jana is a member of a culture that uses high-context communication. It is likely that Jana is part of which type of culture?

A) individualistic
B) collectivistic
C) dominant
D) sub-culture

Question 13

Which of the following is true regarding racial and ethnic identities?

A) They don't influence how we receive a message.
B) They are socially constructed.
C) They are based on physical characteristics.
D) All of these are true.

Question 14

Views regarding the separation of church and state would most likely be influenced by our audience members' ______.

A) gender identity
B) religious identity
C) age
D) racial identity

Question 15

The widening gap between the ultra-wealthy and the middle and lower classes in this country contributes to their different attitudes on a topic. This is in reference to which type of identity?

A) ethnic identity
B) religious identity
C) socioeconomic identity
D) national identity

Question 16

______ identity regards income and social status.

A) Socioeconomic
B) Wealth
C) National
D) Societal

Question 17

Which of the following are audience members' learning styles that a skilled speaker has to take into account when preparing a speech?

A) aural learners
B) visual learners
C) mediatic learners
D) a and b

Question 18

The following is a guideline that a speaker should use for understanding difference to build bridges and confidence.

A) Formulate expectations based solely on your own culture.
B) Avoid formulating expectations based solely on your own culture.
C) Formulate expectations based solely on other people's cultures.
D) Do not formulate any expectations regarding the audience.

Question 19

Which of the following express society's opinions of the rightness or wrongness of an act?

A) values
B) ethics
C) morals
D) beliefs

Question 20

You are being an ethical speaker when you do the following ______.

A) cover up information
B) distort information
C) lie about information
D) not exaggerate information

Question 21

Which of the following characterizes ethical communication?

A) It does not always have to be accurate.
B) It includes telling your audience what they want to hear.
C) It is reflective of your best interests and the interests of others.
D) It does not take into account the best interests of those who are communicating.

Question 22

When you deliberately distort facts and make an untrue statement, you are committing a(n) ______.

A) covert lie
B) overt lie
C) real lie
D) honest lie

Question 23

If you do not tell your audience all of the information relevant to your topic in order to hide something that might counter your argument, you are committing a(n) ______.

A) covert lie
B) overt lie
C) real lie
D) honest lie

Question 24

To be perceived as ethical in the eyes of audience members, adhere to which of the following tips?

A) prepare fully
B) put the audience second to your opinions
C) be challenging to understand
D) turn words into weapons

Question 25

The steps to follow to avoid passing off someone else's ideas or words as your own include which of the following?

A) Attribute the source of some pieces of evidence you cite.
B) Borrow the thoughts of someone else without acknowledging that you have done so.
C) Do not indicate paraphrases.
D) Use and credit a variety of sources.

Question 26

Which of these can speakers expect of a quality audience?

A) that they give all ideas a fair hearing
B) that they are courteous and polite
C) that they are attentive to the message
D) all of these

Question 27

For every speech event, a speaker should seek to determine which of the following?

A) if honesty prevailed
B) if language was used ethically
C) if selfish interests were kept hidden
D) a and b

Question 28

When critically thinking about a speech, you should ______.

A) determine if the speech was ineffective or effective
B) determine how effective the speech was
C) pick out what the speaker did wrong
D) determine how you could have presented a better speech

Question 29

Which of these is true about a speaker who does not think critically?

A) They are open-minded.
B) They pay attention to those with whom they disagree.
C) They focus only on what is stated, ignoring unstated assumption.
D) They reflect on how well conclusions fit premises and vice versa.

Question 30

Which of the following is a way to assess outcomes and effects of a speech?

A) Identify what the speaker did to demonstrate respect for difference.
B) Determine the extent to which the speech changed you.
C) Identify any questions you would like to ask the speaker, and any information you need the speaker to clarify.
D) All of these are ways to access outcomes and effects of a speech.

Question 31

Sometimes, when faced with people and situations we don't know, we resort to ______, a thinking shortcut that organizes our perceptions into oversimplified categories.

A) judgment
B) stereotyping
C) ethnocentrism
D) egotism

Question 32

______ is the ability to explore an issue or situation, integrate all the available information about it, arrive at a conclusion, and validate a position.

A) Comprehension
B) Inquisition
C) Critical thinking
D) Critical listening

Question 33

Speakers who demonstrate inclusivity and ______ develop messages with broad appeal.

A) introspection
B) respect for diversity
C) audience interaction
D) cultural context

Question 34

Cultural identity is the internalization of culturally appropriate what?

A) beliefs
B) roles
C) values
D) all of these

Question 35

Critical thinkers are honest inquirers who do not accept information without weighing its ______.

A) value
B) cost
C) time
D) energy

Question 36

Estimates predict that by 2025, ______ will comprise approximately 25 percent of the total population of the United States.

Question 37

Members of a ______ group feel like outsiders to the dominant culture.

Question 38

Co-culture members who practice the ______ approach usually accept their position in the cultural hierarchy, while those who practice the ______ approach seek to communicate a shared cultural identify with members of the dominant group.

Question 39

The United States is considered a ______ culture since it is ______.

Question 40

A collectivistic culture uses ______-context communication.

Question 41

______ is the system of knowledge, beliefs, values, attitudes, behaviors, and artifacts that we learn, accept, and use in daily life.

Question 42

______ refers to the internalization of culturally appropriate beliefs, values, and roles, acquired through interacting with members of our cultural group.

Question 43

Speakers who demonstrate ______ and respect for diversity develop messages with broad appeal.

Question 44

______-context cultures are typically indirect in relating to others.

Question 45

Audience members learn and process information in different ways, and these are considered different ______ styles.

Question 46

______ speechmaking requires responsible handling and presentation of information as well as concern about the possible outcomes or consequences (positive or negative) of the speech.

Question 47

It is unethical to intentionally ______ your audience in order to obtain your objectives.

Question 48

John found a great quote in a book he was reading and used it in his speech without crediting the author. John has committed ______.

Question 49

______ express society's opinions of the rightness or wrongness of an act.

Question 50

______ is the ability to explore an issue or situation, integrate all the available information about it, arrive at a conclusion, and validate a position.

Question 51

Critical thinkers are honest inquirers who do not accept information without weighing its ______.

Question 52

______ are composed of members of the same general culture who differ in some ethnic or sociological way from the parent culture.

Question 53

Individualistic cultures like the United States tend to use ______ communication.

Question 54

Identify any ______ you would like to ask the speaker, and any information you need the speaker to ______.

Question 55

A speaker can value cultural diversity while attempting to convince others of the superiority of their culture.

Question 56

Audience diversity is the recognition and valuing of difference.

Question 57

Speakers who demonstrate inclusivity and respect for diversity develop messages with broad appeal.

Question 58

Humorous stories generally translate the same across cultures.

Question 59

Speeches, and our responses to them, demonstrate our understanding of difference and our tolerance for dissent.

Question 60

Culture often includes artifacts that we learn, accept, and use in our daily lives.

Question 61

Low-context communication members are typically very polite.

Question 62

Cultures are composed of members of the same general culture who differ in some ethnic or sociological way from the parent culture.

Question 63

Co-culture members who practice the assertive approach usually accept their position in the cultural hierarchy, while those who practice the passive approach seek to communicate a shared cultural identify with members of the dominant group.

Question 64

Marginalized groups are those whose members feel included.

Question 65

The United States is considered a high-context culture since it is individualistic.

Question 66

Men tend to adopt a problem-solving orientation and prefer to use a linear approach to storytelling and presentations.

Question 67

A speaker does not need to consider preferred learning styles when developing a speech.

Question 68

As a speaker, you do not have to acknowledge the communication preferences of your audience.

Question 69

Beliefs express society's opinions of the rightness or wrongness of an act.

Question 70

We should disregard our own personal codes of ethics when giving speeches.

Question 71

If a speaker does not tell the audience all of the information relevant to their topic in order to hide something that might counter their arguments, they are committing an overt lie.

Question 72

It is unethical to intentionally deceive your audience in order to obtain your objectives.

Question 73

After a speech, speaker and receivers evaluate one another's behavior, their own behavior, and the likely consequences of their behavior.

Question 74

When critically thinking about a speech, you should pick out what the speaker did wrong.

Question 75

Critical thinking is the ability to explore an issue or situation, integrate all the available information about it, arrive at a conclusion, and validate a position.

Question 76

Critical thinkers are honest inquirers who do not accept information without weighing its energy.

Question 77

Identifying what the speaker did to demonstrate respect for difference is one way to assess outcomes and effects of a speech.

Question 78

By stepping outside of who you are and considering your speech from the perspective of others who differ from you, you gain fresh insights and facilitate the establishment of common ground.

Question 79

Why is it important to assess your own understanding of cultural diversity as a public speaker?

Question 80

Define and explain the differences in low- versus high-context communication. Give an example of a country from each type.