Question 1

According to your textbook, how much responsibility do students bear for their learning?
A) Less than half of the responsibility
B) Half of the responsibility
C) Full responsibility
D) No responsibility

Accepted Answer

According to the textbook, students bear full responsibility for their learning. This means that they are in charge of their own success and must take ownership of their education by setting goals, staying engaged in class, seeking help when needed, and taking the initiative to review and study the material. While teachers, resources, and support systems are available to assist students, ultimately it is up to the students themselves to put in the effort and take responsibility for their own learning.

Question 2

According to your textbook, if you spend 8 (eight) hours communicating at school, how much of that time would be spent listening?
A) 30 minutes
B) 2 hours
C) 4 hours
D) 8 hours

Accepted Answer

B

Question 3

According to Flowerdew, the level of concentration needed is high in academic listening and
__________ in conversational listening.
A) varies
B) high
C) low
D) nonexistent

Accepted Answer

Flowerdew states that the level of concentration needed varies in academic listening depending on the complexity of the content, while in conversational listening it is typically lower as the topics are less challenging.

Question 4

Frederico is taking a vegetable gardening class because he wants to know more about growing his own food to be environmentally sustainable. Fiona is taking the class for college credit. On the first day of class, Frederico likely feels more __________ toward the class than Fiona.
A) relevance
B) cognition
C) kinesthetics
D) apprehension

Accepted Answer

Frederico likely feels more relevance toward the class because he has a personal interest in learning about vegetable gardening for environmental sustainability, whereas Fiona is taking the class for college credit and may not have the same level of personal investment or interest.

Question 5

Barkley claims that her grandfather will give her a higher sum of money for her birthday if her grade point average stays above a 2.9. Barkley's grandfather doing this will most likely provide
A) emotional intelligence.
B) personal relevancy.
C) intrinsic motivation.
D) extrinsic motivation.

Accepted Answer

Barkley's grandfather offering more money as a reward is an example of extrinsic motivation, as it is an external incentive meant to encourage a specific behavior or outcome (maintaining a GPA above 2.9).

Question 6

Jean can look at a pie chart and then remember the important information to write down. Jean is
A) an auditory learner.
B) a visual learner.
C) a kinesthetic learner.
D) a reflective learner.

Accepted Answer

Jean's ability to remember information after looking at a pie chart indicates that she is a visual learner, meaning she processes and retains information best through visual aids such as diagrams, graphs, and charts.

Question 7

Of the following components of Kolb's Experiential Learning Model, which most focuses on needing distinct pieces of evidence?
A) Abstract conceptualization
B) Active experimentation
C) Concrete experience
D) Reflective observation

Accepted Answer

Concrete experience focuses on needing distinct pieces of evidence as it involves direct involvement and tangible experiences.

Question 8

Chelsea is an event planner. She is creative, enjoys working with other people, and regularly attends other events from which to draw inspiration. She also enjoys coordinating the different teams and personalities to produce a successful event. Chelsea is most likely a
A) converging learner.
B) divergent learner.
C) accommodating learner.
D) assimilating learner.

Accepted Answer

Chelsea's enjoyment of creativity and drawing inspiration from other events suggest that she is a divergent thinker. Additionally, her skill in coordinating different teams and personalities also indicates that she is adept at thinking outside the box and finding unique solutions to problems.

Question 9

Which of the following is an effect of receiver apprehension in the classroom?
A) Being reliant on the instructor
B) Being unable to listen
C) Studying more outside of class
D) Getting lower test scores

Accepted Answer

Receiver apprehension is the fear of communicating with others. In the classroom, this can lead to students being unable to listen, participate, or ask questions. It can also lead to lower test scores, as students may be too afraid to ask for help or clarification.

Question 10

Professor Williams looks across the room throughout his lecture, walking around with a wireless microphone attached so that the whole class can hear him, no matter where he is. Professor Williams usually incorporates a few jokes throughout the lecture, as well. According to research, students with receiver apprehension who are in Professor Williams' class will likely respond by
A) having less receiver apprehension.
B) having a negative attitude toward the instructor.
C) talking a lot during class lecture.
D) finding the humor distracting.

Accepted Answer

The fact that Professor Williams wears a wireless microphone and walks around the room demonstrates that he is actively trying to make sure everyone in the class can hear him, which can help to alleviate receiver apprehension for those students who may be worried about not being able to hear the lecture. Additionally, the incorporation of humor throughout the lecture can help to create a more positive and engaging learning environment, which may further reduce receiver apprehension. Therefore, students with receiver apprehension are likely to have less apprehension in Professor Williams' class.

Question 11

Which of the following methods of teaching gives students the greatest amount of control over their own learning?
A) Direct methods
B) Indirect methods
C) Integrated methods
D) Diverging methods

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following methods of teaching...

Question 12

Mary Renck Jalongo claims that academic listening is
A) emotional and supportive.
B) interesting and complicated.
C) internal and external.
D) interactive and constructive.

Accepted Answer

According to the given information, academic listening is described as interactive and constructive, which matches option D. Option A is incorrect because emotional and supportive listening relates to personal conversations. Option B is not an accurate description of academic listening. Option C may be correct in some contexts, but it is not mentioned in the given information.

Question 13

Saying, "This project was too detailed for the amount of time we had!' is a(n)
A) internal attribution.
B) external attribution.
C) indirect attribution.
D) egoist attribution.

Accepted Answer

The statement attributes the difficulty of the project to external factors (time constraint), rather than internal factors such as lack of skill or effort. Therefore, it is an external attribution.

Question 14

If an instructor listens and addresses student needs in the classroom, the instructor
A) will increase receiver apprehension.
B) is using cognitive filtering.
C) will create a positive classroom climate.
D) is engaging in reflective observation.

Accepted Answer

When an instructor listens and addresses student needs in the classroom, it creates a positive classroom climate. This helps students feel more comfortable and engaged in the learning process. It also helps establish a sense of mutual respect and trust between the instructor and students. The other options are not relevant to this scenario.

Question 15

The "predict then confirm" strategy of note-taking would be best for which of the following students?
A) A student who likes to have questions prepared for class
B) A student who does not read until the night before class
C) A student who likes to read without taking notes
D) A student who likes to read after class for further explanation

Accepted Answer

The "predict then confirm" strategy involves making predictions about the text before reading and then confirming them as you go. This would be helpful for a student who likes to have questions prepared for class, as they can use their predictions as a starting point for class discussion or to guide their own questioning.

Question 16

When teachers address poor classroom performance in girls, the teachers usually attribute
A) internal causes.
B) external causes.
C) lack of effort.
D) no blame to girls.

Accepted Answer

Teachers often attribute poor classroom performance in girls to external causes, such as environmental factors or lack of support, rather than blaming the students' abilities or effort levels directly.

Question 17

Classrooms in low-context cultures are more likely to focus on
A) nonverbal communication.
B) a speaker's environment.
C) imagination in question answers.
D) clearly organized presentations.

Accepted Answer

In low-context cultures, communication tends to be more explicit and direct, so classrooms in these cultures are more likely to prioritize clearly organized presentations to effectively convey information. Nonverbal communication may still be important, but it would be less emphasized than in high-context cultures. Imagination in question answers and a speaker's environment are not necessarily relevant factors in classroom communication.

Question 18

Vocal fillers, incomplete thoughts, and speaker repetition are part of a speaker's
A) responsiveness.
B) micro-structure.
C) apprehension.
D) immediacy.

Accepted Answer

Vocal fillers such as "um" and "ah," incomplete thoughts, and speaker repetition are all part of a speaker's micro-structure, which refers to the specific words and phrases used and the way they are organized within a speech or conversation.

Question 19

Students typically spend almost 1.75 hours listening out of seven hours communicating at school.

Accepted Answer

According to the given information, students spend almost 1.75 hours listening, which is a little more than a fourth of the seven hours they spend communicating at school. Therefore, the statement is true.

Question 20

College student success is most impacted by academic aptitude, followed by listening skills and then reading skills.

Accepted Answer

College student success is influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to academic aptitude. Factors such as time management, study habits, motivation, and support systems play significant roles in student success, alongside listening and reading skills.

Quiz 9: Listening in Context Education

According to your textbook, how much responsibility do students bear for their learning?

According to your textbook, if you spend 8 (eight) hours communicating at school, how much of that time would be spent listening?

According to Flowerdew, the level of concentration needed is high in academic listening and __________ in conversational listening.

Frederico is taking a vegetable gardening class because he wants to know more about growing his own food to be environmentally sustainable. Fiona is taking the class for college credit. On the first day of class, Frederico likely feels more __________ toward the class than Fiona.

Barkley claims that her grandfather will give her a higher sum of money for her birthday if her grade point average stays above a 2.9. Barkley's grandfather doing this will most likely provide

Jean can look at a pie chart and then remember the important information to write down. Jean is

Of the following components of Kolb's Experiential Learning Model, which most focuses on needing distinct pieces of evidence?

Chelsea is an event planner. She is creative, enjoys working with other people, and regularly attends other events from which to draw inspiration. She also enjoys coordinating the different teams and personalities to produce a successful event. Chelsea is most likely a

Which of the following is an effect of receiver apprehension in the classroom?

Which of the following methods of teaching gives students the greatest amount of control over their own learning?

Mary Renck Jalongo claims that academic listening is

Saying, "This project was too detailed for the amount of time we had!' is a(n)

If an instructor listens and addresses student needs in the classroom, the instructor

The "predict then confirm" strategy of note-taking would be best for which of the following students?

When teachers address poor classroom performance in girls, the teachers usually attribute

Classrooms in low-context cultures are more likely to focus on

Vocal fillers, incomplete thoughts, and speaker repetition are part of a speaker's

Students typically spend almost 1.75 hours listening out of seven hours communicating at school.

College student success is most impacted by academic aptitude, followed by listening skills and then reading skills.