Andrea Is Giving a Speech to a Group of Environmentally

question 61

Multiple Choice

Andrea is giving a speech to a group of environmentally conscious architects. She says, "What if I told you buildings can save our planet? I look forward to talking to you tonight about how buildings' shape, construction materials, and solar integration can reduce the energy use of the world's buildings." She speaks with enthusiasm to excite her audience about new and upcoming technologies. She continues by saying, "Each year, three billion metric tons are released into the atmosphere unnecessarily. The work that we do can have a fantastic effect on the planet." What part of the introduction is missing from this description?

• A) Capturing attention
• B) Previewing the main points
• C) Setting the mood and tone of your speech
• D) Establishing credibility

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Definitions:

Central Executive

A component of working memory model responsible for directing attention and coordinating cognitive processes.

Working Memory

The part of short-term memory that is concerned with immediate conscious perceptual and linguistic processing.

Stimulus-Independent Thought

Thoughts that occur without any direct external triggers, allowing the mind to wander or engage in internal reflection.

Daydreams

A stream of consciousness that detaches from current external tasks or surroundings, allowing for spontaneous internal thoughts and imaginings.