SPCH 1315 Test 1 Questions & Answers
2025/2026
The part of the communication process where the speaker creates a message is called -
ANSWERSencoding
Another word for decoding is - ANSWERSinterpreting
"Noise" is - ANSWERSany physical or psychological barrier that interferes with communicating a
message
TRUE/FALSE: In the modern communication model, public speaking is a one-way process that
emphasizes turn-taking between the speaker and the audience. - ANSWERSfalse
A set of standards that guide you to good and honorable behavior is called - ANSWERSethics
Logos refers to - ANSWERSlogic
Pathos is appealing to the audience's - ANSWERSemotion
The belief that your culture is superior to all others is called - ANSWERSethnocentrism
These speakers create and deliver speeches while considering the unique characteristics of their
listeners. - ANSWERSaudience centered
Taking credit for someone else's words is called - ANSWERSplagiarism
, This means being consciously aware and paying attention to whats distinct about an audience. -
ANSWERSmindfulness
Audience members age, gender, sexual orientation, educational background, occupation, and
income are - ANSWERSpersonal traits or demographics
These relate to what a person sees as right or wrong. - ANSWERSvalues
These are psychological responses, predispositions, or inclinations to act or feel a particular way
-usually positive or negative- towards something. - ANSWERSattitudes
This occurs when you apply a false or oversimplified generalization to an individual based on
group characteristics. - ANSWERSstereotyping
According to Maslow, our most basic need are - ANSWERSphysiological
What is an example of internal noise? - ANSWERSthinking negative thoughts about the speaker
Cultures that stand for the self and celebrate personal achievement and accomplishments are -
ANSWERSindividualistic
These cultures stress competitiveness, assertiveness, ambition, and wealth. -
ANSWERScompetitive
The United States culture is - ANSWERSindividualistic & competitive
2025/2026
The part of the communication process where the speaker creates a message is called -
ANSWERSencoding
Another word for decoding is - ANSWERSinterpreting
"Noise" is - ANSWERSany physical or psychological barrier that interferes with communicating a
message
TRUE/FALSE: In the modern communication model, public speaking is a one-way process that
emphasizes turn-taking between the speaker and the audience. - ANSWERSfalse
A set of standards that guide you to good and honorable behavior is called - ANSWERSethics
Logos refers to - ANSWERSlogic
Pathos is appealing to the audience's - ANSWERSemotion
The belief that your culture is superior to all others is called - ANSWERSethnocentrism
These speakers create and deliver speeches while considering the unique characteristics of their
listeners. - ANSWERSaudience centered
Taking credit for someone else's words is called - ANSWERSplagiarism
, This means being consciously aware and paying attention to whats distinct about an audience. -
ANSWERSmindfulness
Audience members age, gender, sexual orientation, educational background, occupation, and
income are - ANSWERSpersonal traits or demographics
These relate to what a person sees as right or wrong. - ANSWERSvalues
These are psychological responses, predispositions, or inclinations to act or feel a particular way
-usually positive or negative- towards something. - ANSWERSattitudes
This occurs when you apply a false or oversimplified generalization to an individual based on
group characteristics. - ANSWERSstereotyping
According to Maslow, our most basic need are - ANSWERSphysiological
What is an example of internal noise? - ANSWERSthinking negative thoughts about the speaker
Cultures that stand for the self and celebrate personal achievement and accomplishments are -
ANSWERSindividualistic
These cultures stress competitiveness, assertiveness, ambition, and wealth. -
ANSWERScompetitive
The United States culture is - ANSWERSindividualistic & competitive
