Answer to Question #261731 in English for Jen

Question

A classmate is just about to give a speech in your public speaking class. You notice that the student sitting in front of you has her laptop open and is playing a game on her screen. The student to your right is doing homework from another class. You notice an empty seat in the front of the classroom and decide to move and sit there for the duration of the presentation. Which of the following does this action best exemplify?

a. controlling an emotional reaction

b. attending

c. critical/deliberative listening

d. controlling the environment

What is the speech-thought differential?

a. The difference between what you think you say and what you actually say

b. The difference between the rates of which you speak and comprehend words.

c. The notion that all speakers have difficulty saying what they are thinking.

d. One of the four types of listening.

Answer 1

1. d. controlling the environment

2. a. The difference between what you think you say and what you actually say