SCOM: Final Exam JMU Questions With Complete
Solutions
abstracting Correct Answers process where we form vague
conceptions of our world by leaving out details
accentuation Correct Answers nonverbal message adds
emphasis to verbal message; scream or whisper to enhance
power and seriousness of message
acculturation Correct Answers adapting to a different culture
through assimilation (melting pot), separation (avoiding
contact), or integration (activity in both cultures)
advising response Correct Answers tells people how they
should act
ambushing Correct Answers occurs when we listen for
weaknesses and ignore strengths
appropriateness of topic Correct Answers speaker
appropriateness and audience appropriateness, occasion
Aristolean Models of proof Correct Answers ethos, pathos, and
logos
beliefs Correct Answers what a person thinks is true or probable
Breadth Correct Answers the range of subjects discussed
,captive audience Correct Answers disengaged listeners;
assembles to hear you speak b/c they are compelled to, not b/c
they expect entertainment
casual audience Correct Answers unexpected listeners; stop to
listen out of curiosity and leave when they lose interest; goal of
speaker is to connect with audience and create interest
causal pattern Correct Answers who's responsible, cause and
effect
central idea Correct Answers identifies the main concept, point,
issue or conclusion you want audience to understand, believe,
feel
Channel Correct Answers medium through which a message
travels- written or oral
chronological Correct Answers by sequence of events
co culture Correct Answers a group of people who live in a
dominant culture yet remain connected to another culture that
exhibits significant differences in values, beliefs, and practices
from the dominant cultures
Collectivist Correct Answers we-oriented; group support (self-
promotion discouraged); people loosely linked to multiple
groups; motivated by groups needs and goals; harmonious, not
confrontational
, committed audience Correct Answers agreeable listeners;
voluntarily assembles b/c they are interested in the topic or
speaker; in this case speaker's main goal is to inspire action and
thoughts
Communication competence Correct Answers engaging in
communication with others that is perceived to be both effective
and appropriate in a given context
competent speech conclusion Correct Answers summarize main
points, refer to intro, memorable finish
competent visual aids Correct Answers keeps aids simple,
visible, neat, attractive- don't block audience's view, keep aids
close to you + out of sight when done, practice with aids, don't
circulate aids, anticipate problems
competitive interrupting Correct Answers occurs when we
dominate the conversation by seizing the floor from others while
they're speaking
comprehending Correct Answers making sense of sounds,
processing meaning
concerned audience Correct Answers eager listeners; passionate
about issues and ideas; speaker's main goal is teach more &
support an idea
connotation Correct Answers subjective meaning; changes from
person to person
Solutions
abstracting Correct Answers process where we form vague
conceptions of our world by leaving out details
accentuation Correct Answers nonverbal message adds
emphasis to verbal message; scream or whisper to enhance
power and seriousness of message
acculturation Correct Answers adapting to a different culture
through assimilation (melting pot), separation (avoiding
contact), or integration (activity in both cultures)
advising response Correct Answers tells people how they
should act
ambushing Correct Answers occurs when we listen for
weaknesses and ignore strengths
appropriateness of topic Correct Answers speaker
appropriateness and audience appropriateness, occasion
Aristolean Models of proof Correct Answers ethos, pathos, and
logos
beliefs Correct Answers what a person thinks is true or probable
Breadth Correct Answers the range of subjects discussed
,captive audience Correct Answers disengaged listeners;
assembles to hear you speak b/c they are compelled to, not b/c
they expect entertainment
casual audience Correct Answers unexpected listeners; stop to
listen out of curiosity and leave when they lose interest; goal of
speaker is to connect with audience and create interest
causal pattern Correct Answers who's responsible, cause and
effect
central idea Correct Answers identifies the main concept, point,
issue or conclusion you want audience to understand, believe,
feel
Channel Correct Answers medium through which a message
travels- written or oral
chronological Correct Answers by sequence of events
co culture Correct Answers a group of people who live in a
dominant culture yet remain connected to another culture that
exhibits significant differences in values, beliefs, and practices
from the dominant cultures
Collectivist Correct Answers we-oriented; group support (self-
promotion discouraged); people loosely linked to multiple
groups; motivated by groups needs and goals; harmonious, not
confrontational
, committed audience Correct Answers agreeable listeners;
voluntarily assembles b/c they are interested in the topic or
speaker; in this case speaker's main goal is to inspire action and
thoughts
Communication competence Correct Answers engaging in
communication with others that is perceived to be both effective
and appropriate in a given context
competent speech conclusion Correct Answers summarize main
points, refer to intro, memorable finish
competent visual aids Correct Answers keeps aids simple,
visible, neat, attractive- don't block audience's view, keep aids
close to you + out of sight when done, practice with aids, don't
circulate aids, anticipate problems
competitive interrupting Correct Answers occurs when we
dominate the conversation by seizing the floor from others while
they're speaking
comprehending Correct Answers making sense of sounds,
processing meaning
concerned audience Correct Answers eager listeners; passionate
about issues and ideas; speaker's main goal is teach more &
support an idea
connotation Correct Answers subjective meaning; changes from
person to person
