Recognizing That the Audience for His Graduation Speech Would Be

question 103

Multiple Choice

Recognizing that the audience for his graduation speech would be packed into a non-air-conditioned gymnasium during the hottest week othe year, Kane decided to keep his speech at the low end ohis 10-to-15-minute time limit. In making this decision, Kane was adapting to which element othe speech communication process?

• A) location
• B) feedback
• C) message
• D) channel
• E) situation

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Definitions:

Attitude Theory

A study within social psychology that examines the structure, formation, and function of attitudes, which are psychological tendencies expressed by evaluating a particular entity with some degree of favor or disfavor.

Attribution

The process by which individuals explain the causes of behavior and events, attributing them to internal or external factors.

Capital Punishment

The legally authorized killing of someone as punishment for a crime, typically crimes of a severe nature such as murder.

Cognitive Dissonance

The discomfort experienced when holding two or more conflicting cognitions, leading to an alteration in beliefs, attitudes, or behaviors to reduce the discomfort.