Imagine That a World-Renowned Motivational Speaker Visits Your Class

question 11

Multiple Choice

Imagine that a world-renowned motivational speaker visits your class. After being introduced by your professor, the first thing he does is ask you and your classmates to get out your smartphones. He then instructs you all to turn your smartphones off. The audience groans, he waits, and then begins his speech. Most likely the speaker did that to__________ . 

• A) establish his role as the sender
• B) ensure his message will be transmitted
• C) ensure noise will not compromise his message
• D) establish the channel

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Definitions:

Emotional Intelligence

The capacity to be aware of, control, and express one's emotions, and to handle interpersonal relationships judiciously and empathetically.

Stressful Situations

These are scenarios or events that cause a strain or tension in individuals, often triggering a physiological or psychological stress response.

Analytical Intelligence

One aspect of intelligence that involves the ability to analyze, evaluate, judge, compare, and contrast.

Practical Intelligence

An aspect of intelligence related to the application of knowledge and skills in solving everyday problems and achieving goals.