COMM 2500 FINAL CLEMSON
UNIVERSITY EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% PASS 2026 EDITION
Hearing - ANS the vibration of sound waves on the eardrums and the firing of
electrochemical impulses in the brain
listening - ANS paying close attention to , and making sense of , what we hear
appreciative listening - ANS listening for pleasure or enjoyment
empathic listening - ANS listening to provide emotional support for a speaker
comprehensive listening - ANS listening to understand the message of a speaker
critical listening - ANS listening to evaluate a message for purposes of accepting or rejecting it
spare "brain time" - ANS the difference between the rate at which most people talk and the
rate at which the brain can process language
active listening - ANS giving undivided attention to a speaker in a genuine effort to
understand the speaker's point of view
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, key-word outline - ANS an outline that briefly notes a speaker's main points and supporting
evidence in rough outline form
Causes of poor listening: - ANS 1) not concentrating
2) listening too hard
3) jumping to conclusions
4) focusing on delivery and personal appearance
Basic steps for becoming a better listener: - ANS 1) be an active listener
2) resist distractions
3) don't be diverted by appearance or delivery
4) suspend judgement
5) focus your listening
6) develop notetaking skills
audience-centeredness - ANS keeping the audience foremost in mind at every step of speech
preparation and presentation
identification - ANS a process in which speakers seek to create a bond with the audience by
emphasizing common values, goals, and experiences
egocentrism - ANS the tendency of people to be concerned above all with their own values,
beliefs, and well-being
demographic audience analysis - ANS audience analysis that focuses on demographic factors
such as age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, group membership, and racial, ethnic or
cultural background
stereotyping - ANS creating an oversimplified image of a particular group of people, usually
by assuming that all members of the group are alike
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UNIVERSITY EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% PASS 2026 EDITION
Hearing - ANS the vibration of sound waves on the eardrums and the firing of
electrochemical impulses in the brain
listening - ANS paying close attention to , and making sense of , what we hear
appreciative listening - ANS listening for pleasure or enjoyment
empathic listening - ANS listening to provide emotional support for a speaker
comprehensive listening - ANS listening to understand the message of a speaker
critical listening - ANS listening to evaluate a message for purposes of accepting or rejecting it
spare "brain time" - ANS the difference between the rate at which most people talk and the
rate at which the brain can process language
active listening - ANS giving undivided attention to a speaker in a genuine effort to
understand the speaker's point of view
1
@2026 EDITION ALLRIGHTS RESERVED
, key-word outline - ANS an outline that briefly notes a speaker's main points and supporting
evidence in rough outline form
Causes of poor listening: - ANS 1) not concentrating
2) listening too hard
3) jumping to conclusions
4) focusing on delivery and personal appearance
Basic steps for becoming a better listener: - ANS 1) be an active listener
2) resist distractions
3) don't be diverted by appearance or delivery
4) suspend judgement
5) focus your listening
6) develop notetaking skills
audience-centeredness - ANS keeping the audience foremost in mind at every step of speech
preparation and presentation
identification - ANS a process in which speakers seek to create a bond with the audience by
emphasizing common values, goals, and experiences
egocentrism - ANS the tendency of people to be concerned above all with their own values,
beliefs, and well-being
demographic audience analysis - ANS audience analysis that focuses on demographic factors
such as age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, group membership, and racial, ethnic or
cultural background
stereotyping - ANS creating an oversimplified image of a particular group of people, usually
by assuming that all members of the group are alike
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