Auburn University COMM 1000: Public Speaking Final
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linear model of communication - (ANSWER)theory that views communication as
a one-way process in which a source conveys an encoded message through a
channel to a receiver, who then decodes that message
source - (ANSWER)the person responsible for inventing the idea on which he or
she intends to speak and crafting that idea to an audience
encoding - (ANSWER)taking an abstract notion and providing it meaning through
the application of symbols
message - (ANSWER)the content or idea that the source tries to convey to the
audience
channel - (ANSWER)the medium through which an encoded message is
transmitted from a source to a receiver
receiver - (ANSWER)the person or audience that a message is being transmitted
to
decoding - (ANSWER)the process of drawing meaning from the symbols that
were used to encode a message
,noise - (ANSWER)anything that can change the message after the source encodes
and sends it
physical noise examples - (ANSWER)other sounds, visual barriers, poor volume
and projection, distraction in the room, hunger, tiredness, and other bodily
limitations
psychological noise examples - (ANSWER)Preoccupation with other thoughts,
emotional reaction to the topic, prejudice or ill will towards the speaker,
unwillingness to listen, resistance to the message.
interactive model of communication - (ANSWER)communication theory that
views communication as a two-way process that includes feedback and the
environment
feedback - (ANSWER)the receiver's response to a message that is sent to the
sender
environment - (ANSWER)the context in which the communication process takes
place
environmental elements - (ANSWER)beliefs, context, history, participants,
relationships, physical setting, values
, transactional model of communication - (ANSWER)the theory that views
communication as a constant process in which all parties simultaneously play the
roles of sender and receiver
similarities in conversation and speech - (ANSWER)Audience-centered, attention
to feedback, goal-driven, logic is required, stories for effect.
differences in conversation and speech - (ANSWER)language choices, speeches
require more organization, use of notes, no interruptions, delivery style, physical
arrangement
3 public speaking myths - (ANSWER)Public speaking is a talent not a skill, speech
is easy we do it all the time, there is no right way to deliver a speech
phobia - (ANSWER)a persistent, irrational fear of a specific object, activity, or
situation that leads to a compelling desire to avoid
communication apprehension - (ANSWER)the fear or anxiety associated with real
or anticipated communication with another or others
self-fulfilling prophecy - (ANSWER)convincing yourself that something is going to
happen before it does, thus leading to the occurrence of what you originally
expected
Exam Study Guide / Questions & Expertly Verified
Answers, .
linear model of communication - (ANSWER)theory that views communication as
a one-way process in which a source conveys an encoded message through a
channel to a receiver, who then decodes that message
source - (ANSWER)the person responsible for inventing the idea on which he or
she intends to speak and crafting that idea to an audience
encoding - (ANSWER)taking an abstract notion and providing it meaning through
the application of symbols
message - (ANSWER)the content or idea that the source tries to convey to the
audience
channel - (ANSWER)the medium through which an encoded message is
transmitted from a source to a receiver
receiver - (ANSWER)the person or audience that a message is being transmitted
to
decoding - (ANSWER)the process of drawing meaning from the symbols that
were used to encode a message
,noise - (ANSWER)anything that can change the message after the source encodes
and sends it
physical noise examples - (ANSWER)other sounds, visual barriers, poor volume
and projection, distraction in the room, hunger, tiredness, and other bodily
limitations
psychological noise examples - (ANSWER)Preoccupation with other thoughts,
emotional reaction to the topic, prejudice or ill will towards the speaker,
unwillingness to listen, resistance to the message.
interactive model of communication - (ANSWER)communication theory that
views communication as a two-way process that includes feedback and the
environment
feedback - (ANSWER)the receiver's response to a message that is sent to the
sender
environment - (ANSWER)the context in which the communication process takes
place
environmental elements - (ANSWER)beliefs, context, history, participants,
relationships, physical setting, values
, transactional model of communication - (ANSWER)the theory that views
communication as a constant process in which all parties simultaneously play the
roles of sender and receiver
similarities in conversation and speech - (ANSWER)Audience-centered, attention
to feedback, goal-driven, logic is required, stories for effect.
differences in conversation and speech - (ANSWER)language choices, speeches
require more organization, use of notes, no interruptions, delivery style, physical
arrangement
3 public speaking myths - (ANSWER)Public speaking is a talent not a skill, speech
is easy we do it all the time, there is no right way to deliver a speech
phobia - (ANSWER)a persistent, irrational fear of a specific object, activity, or
situation that leads to a compelling desire to avoid
communication apprehension - (ANSWER)the fear or anxiety associated with real
or anticipated communication with another or others
self-fulfilling prophecy - (ANSWER)convincing yourself that something is going to
happen before it does, thus leading to the occurrence of what you originally
expected
