JMU SCOM Final Questions With Complete Solutions
accentuation Correct Answers adding emphasis to the situation
using emotion which enhances the power and seriousness of the
verbal message
ambusing Correct Answers occurs when we listen for
weaknesses and ignore the strength of a speaker's message
attitudes Correct Answers a learned predisposition to respond
favorably or unfavorably towards some object
Balance Correct Answers split your time equally between all
your main points
Beliefs Correct Answers what a person thinks are true or
probable
casual pattern Correct Answers arranged by who/what is
responsible
channel Correct Answers Medium a message is sent
chronological pattern Correct Answers arranged by time
Coherence Correct Answers your main points should flow from
your purpose statement
competence Correct Answers being informed, skilled or
knowledgeable about one's subject
, Competitive interrupting Correct Answers occurs when we
dominated the conversation by seizing the floor from others who
are speaking, parties can began to battle
completeness Correct Answers the outline should include
complete sentences
composure Correct Answers Composure- the state of being
calm and in control
Construct an ethical message according to the purpose,
audience, and context. Correct Answers Your audience not only
needs to believe in your words and message, but they need to
trust you as the message giver.
To engage in unethical behavior
To maintain your credibility and reputation
To present a fair and accurate argument of your thesis
To provide honest facts with integrity and without deception or
distortion
To abide by shared or common moral values and beliefs
Context Correct Answers Setting
contradiction Correct Answers including mixed messages,
words say one things but gestures and facial expressions say
another
Conversational narcissism Correct Answers the tendency of
listeners to turn the topics of ordinary conversations to
themselves without showing sustained interest in other topics
accentuation Correct Answers adding emphasis to the situation
using emotion which enhances the power and seriousness of the
verbal message
ambusing Correct Answers occurs when we listen for
weaknesses and ignore the strength of a speaker's message
attitudes Correct Answers a learned predisposition to respond
favorably or unfavorably towards some object
Balance Correct Answers split your time equally between all
your main points
Beliefs Correct Answers what a person thinks are true or
probable
casual pattern Correct Answers arranged by who/what is
responsible
channel Correct Answers Medium a message is sent
chronological pattern Correct Answers arranged by time
Coherence Correct Answers your main points should flow from
your purpose statement
competence Correct Answers being informed, skilled or
knowledgeable about one's subject
, Competitive interrupting Correct Answers occurs when we
dominated the conversation by seizing the floor from others who
are speaking, parties can began to battle
completeness Correct Answers the outline should include
complete sentences
composure Correct Answers Composure- the state of being
calm and in control
Construct an ethical message according to the purpose,
audience, and context. Correct Answers Your audience not only
needs to believe in your words and message, but they need to
trust you as the message giver.
To engage in unethical behavior
To maintain your credibility and reputation
To present a fair and accurate argument of your thesis
To provide honest facts with integrity and without deception or
distortion
To abide by shared or common moral values and beliefs
Context Correct Answers Setting
contradiction Correct Answers including mixed messages,
words say one things but gestures and facial expressions say
another
Conversational narcissism Correct Answers the tendency of
listeners to turn the topics of ordinary conversations to
themselves without showing sustained interest in other topics
