Question 1

Maslow's physiological needs functions on two levels: physical security and personal security in social situations.

Accepted Answer

Maslow's physiological needs are the most basic level of needs in his hierarchy, including necessities such as food, water, warmth, and rest. Physical security and personal security in social situations are more closely related to the safety needs, which is the second level of Maslow's hierarchy of needs.

Question 2

Speech topics that fall under Maslow's safety needs include wearing seat belts and using carbon monoxide alarms in homes.

Accepted Answer

Maslow's safety needs include physical safety, security, and protection, which can be addressed by promoting measures such as wearing seat belts and using carbon monoxide alarms in homes.

Question 3

A shared body of knowledge or interest can be found from an audience analysis of occupation.

Accepted Answer

An audience analysis of occupation can reveal a shared body of knowledge or interest among a group of people who work in the same field, industry or profession. For example, engineers may share knowledge about technical standards and industry regulations, while doctors may have a common interest in medical research and advancements. Understanding such shared knowledge and interests can help communicators tailor their messages to be more relevant and persuasive to their audiences.

Question 4

The graduated scale is also known as the Likert scale.

Accepted Answer

The Likert scale is a type of rating scale used to measure attitudes or opinions, but it is not interchangeable with the term "graduated scale."

Question 5

"To inform my classmates how to make bananas Foster" is an example of a general purpose.

Accepted Answer

The statement is an example of a specific purpose, not a general purpose. A general purpose would be to inform, persuade, or entertain, while the specific purpose includes the topic and audience.

Question 6

Match the word or phrase with its meaning.
-Belonging needs
A) To inform my audience about the three ways to get better grades
B) Serving on a museum's board of directors
C) "How do you feel about organ donation?"… "Are you an organ donor?"
D) The two most significant fears in infants are loud noises and falls
E) Ground water contamination
F) Fraternities and sororities
G) Closed, open, graduated or Likert scale
H) Leading the volleyball team through a victorious match
I) The 40 years spent working at a steel mill
J) To inform
K) Proper fire extinguisher use

Accepted Answer

Belonging needs refer to the human need to be an accepted member of a group, which fraternities and sororities provide through their community and social activities.

Question 7

Match the word or phrase with its meaning.
-Interview
A) To inform my audience about the three ways to get better grades
B) Serving on a museum's board of directors
C) "How do you feel about organ donation?"… "Are you an organ donor?"
D) The two most significant fears in infants are loud noises and falls
E) Ground water contamination
F) Fraternities and sororities
G) Closed, open, graduated or Likert scale
H) Leading the volleyball team through a victorious match
I) The 40 years spent working at a steel mill
J) To inform
K) Proper fire extinguisher use

Accepted Answer

C) "How do you feel about organ donation?"… "Are you an organ donor?" is an example of an interview, as it involves asking questions to gather information.

Question 8

Match the word or phrase with its meaning.
-Esteem needs
A) To inform my audience about the three ways to get better grades
B) Serving on a museum's board of directors
C) "How do you feel about organ donation?"… "Are you an organ donor?"
D) The two most significant fears in infants are loud noises and falls
E) Ground water contamination
F) Fraternities and sororities
G) Closed, open, graduated or Likert scale
H) Leading the volleyball team through a victorious match
I) The 40 years spent working at a steel mill
J) To inform
K) Proper fire extinguisher use

Accepted Answer

Esteem needs refer to the human desire for respect, self-esteem, and recognition, which can be fulfilled by achievements and responsibilities, such as serving on a museum's board of directors.

Question 9

Match the word or phrase with its meaning.
-General purpose
A) To inform my audience about the three ways to get better grades
B) Serving on a museum's board of directors
C) "How do you feel about organ donation?"… "Are you an organ donor?"
D) The two most significant fears in infants are loud noises and falls
E) Ground water contamination
F) Fraternities and sororities
G) Closed, open, graduated or Likert scale
H) Leading the volleyball team through a victorious match
I) The 40 years spent working at a steel mill
J) To inform
K) Proper fire extinguisher use

Accepted Answer

General purpose refers to the overarching goal or intention behind a speech or piece of writing. "To inform" is a general purpose, as it indicates the intent to provide information or educate the audience on a particular topic.

Question 10

Match the word or phrase with its meaning.
-Physiological needs
A) To inform my audience about the three ways to get better grades
B) Serving on a museum's board of directors
C) "How do you feel about organ donation?"… "Are you an organ donor?"
D) The two most significant fears in infants are loud noises and falls
E) Ground water contamination
F) Fraternities and sororities
G) Closed, open, graduated or Likert scale
H) Leading the volleyball team through a victorious match
I) The 40 years spent working at a steel mill
J) To inform
K) Proper fire extinguisher use

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the word or phrase with its...

Question 11

Match the word or phrase with its meaning.
-Safety needs
A) To inform my audience about the three ways to get better grades
B) Serving on a museum's board of directors
C) "How do you feel about organ donation?"… "Are you an organ donor?"
D) The two most significant fears in infants are loud noises and falls
E) Ground water contamination
F) Fraternities and sororities
G) Closed, open, graduated or Likert scale
H) Leading the volleyball team through a victorious match
I) The 40 years spent working at a steel mill
J) To inform
K) Proper fire extinguisher use

Accepted Answer

Safety needs refer to the need for security and protection, which includes knowing how to properly use a fire extinguisher.

Question 12

Match the word or phrase with its meaning.
-Self-actualization
A) To inform my audience about the three ways to get better grades
B) Serving on a museum's board of directors
C) "How do you feel about organ donation?"… "Are you an organ donor?"
D) The two most significant fears in infants are loud noises and falls
E) Ground water contamination
F) Fraternities and sororities
G) Closed, open, graduated or Likert scale
H) Leading the volleyball team through a victorious match
I) The 40 years spent working at a steel mill
J) To inform
K) Proper fire extinguisher use

Accepted Answer

Self-actualization refers to the realization or fulfillment of one's talents and potentialities, especially considered as a drive or need present in everyone. Leading a volleyball team to victory can be an example of realizing one's potential and talents, fitting the concept of self-actualization.

Question 13

Match the word or phrase with its meaning.
-Specific purpose
A) To inform my audience about the three ways to get better grades
B) Serving on a museum's board of directors
C) "How do you feel about organ donation?"… "Are you an organ donor?"
D) The two most significant fears in infants are loud noises and falls
E) Ground water contamination
F) Fraternities and sororities
G) Closed, open, graduated or Likert scale
H) Leading the volleyball team through a victorious match
I) The 40 years spent working at a steel mill
J) To inform
K) Proper fire extinguisher use

Accepted Answer

The specific purpose is a precise statement of what the speaker intends to achieve with their speech, such as informing the audience about ways to get better grades.

Question 14

Match the word or phrase with its meaning.
-Thesis statement
A) To inform my audience about the three ways to get better grades
B) Serving on a museum's board of directors
C) "How do you feel about organ donation?"… "Are you an organ donor?"
D) The two most significant fears in infants are loud noises and falls
E) Ground water contamination
F) Fraternities and sororities
G) Closed, open, graduated or Likert scale
H) Leading the volleyball team through a victorious match
I) The 40 years spent working at a steel mill
J) To inform
K) Proper fire extinguisher use

Accepted Answer

A thesis statement is a concise summary of the main point or claim of an essay or research paper, often found at the end of the introductory paragraph. Option D presents a clear, specific claim that could be developed into a thesis statement.

Question 15

Match the word or phrase with its meaning.
-Survey
A) To inform my audience about the three ways to get better grades
B) Serving on a museum's board of directors
C) "How do you feel about organ donation?"… "Are you an organ donor?"
D) The two most significant fears in infants are loud noises and falls
E) Ground water contamination
F) Fraternities and sororities
G) Closed, open, graduated or Likert scale
H) Leading the volleyball team through a victorious match
I) The 40 years spent working at a steel mill
J) To inform
K) Proper fire extinguisher use

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the word or phrase with its...

Question 16

Define brainstorming. What are the two basic principles of brainstorming? Set a timer for 5 minutes. Write down as many ideas as you can, using one of the following topics: Education; sports; family; responsibility; politics; entertainment. Once you are finished, read over your ideas and circle the one that you believe would make the best information speech topic.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Define brainstorming. What are the two basic...

Question 17

Explain four ways to use yourself when selecting a speech topic.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Explain four ways to use yourself when...

Question 18

Identify the hierarchy of basic needs people have as outlined by Abraham Maslow. Provide an explanation and an example for each need.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Identify the hierarchy of basic needs people...

Question 19

In the stages of preparing for a speech, once you have chosen a topic based on your analysis of self, situation, and audience, what four steps do you use to adapt your speech and delivery to the audience?

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the stages of preparing for a...

Question 20

Develop a general purpose, a specific purpose, and a thesis statement for an informative speech.

Accepted Answer

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Quiz 11: Selecting a Speech Topic and Adapting to the Audience

Maslow's physiological needs functions on two levels: physical security and personal security in social situations.

Speech topics that fall under Maslow's safety needs include wearing seat belts and using carbon monoxide alarms in homes.

A shared body of knowledge or interest can be found from an audience analysis of occupation.

The graduated scale is also known as the Likert scale.

"To inform my classmates how to make bananas Foster" is an example of a general purpose.

Match the word or phrase with its meaning. -Belonging needs

Match the word or phrase with its meaning. -Interview

Match the word or phrase with its meaning. -Esteem needs

Match the word or phrase with its meaning. -General purpose

Match the word or phrase with its meaning. -Physiological needs

Match the word or phrase with its meaning. -Safety needs

Match the word or phrase with its meaning. -Self-actualization

Match the word or phrase with its meaning. -Specific purpose

Match the word or phrase with its meaning. -Thesis statement

Match the word or phrase with its meaning. -Survey

Explain four ways to use yourself when selecting a speech topic.

Identify the hierarchy of basic needs people have as outlined by Abraham Maslow. Provide an explanation and an example for each need.

In the stages of preparing for a speech, once you have chosen a topic based on your analysis of self, situation, and audience, what four steps do you use to adapt your speech and delivery to the audience?

Develop a general purpose, a specific purpose, and a thesis statement for an informative speech.