Ethics Matters: Understanding the Ethics of Public Speaking

What are the three basic concepts that form Elspeth Tilley's ethics pyramid for evaluating ethical choices?

In the context of the ethics pyramid, which concept is described as the 'tools or behaviors we employ to achieve a desired outcome'?

According to the ethics pyramid model discussed in the chapter, which concept represents the outcomes that a speaker desires to achieve?

What does the National Communication Association (NCA) Credo for Ethical Communication advocate as essential to the integrity of communication?

The word 'plagiarism' is derived from the Latin word 'plagiaries.' What is the meaning of 'plagiaries'?

Which of the following describes the plagiarism trap of paraphrasing without giving credit?

The textbook identifies which of the following as a form of speech that demeans or belittles a group of people and is an expression of intolerance that should be avoided?

What is the term for when someone purposefully twists information in a way that detracts from its original meaning?

According to Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law, as cited in the text, free speech is the right to express information, ideas, and opinions free of what?

The First Amendment to the US Constitution guarantees freedom of speech. What other freedom is explicitly mentioned in the text of the First Amendment as quoted in the chapter?

When a speaker considers whether their behavior is beneficial for the majority and whether they would approve of the behavior if they were a listener, they are primarily assessing which part of the ethics pyramid?

In a study by Turner, Edgley, and Olmstead mentioned in the text, 130 participants recorded their conversations. What percentage of the statements made during these interactions were labeled as 'completely honest'?

According to the NCA Credo, what should an ethical listener do before evaluating and responding to a speaker's message?

A speaker reads a paragraph from a research paper that cites an original study. If the speaker attributes the findings to the author of the research paper instead of the author of the original study, what ethical error are they committing?

The Supreme Court case of Morse et al. v. Frederick, involving a student with a 'Bong Hits 4 Jesus' sign, established what limit on free speech?

What does the final principle of the NCA Credo for Ethical Communication state about the consequences of one's communication?

Promoting a communication climate of caring and mutual understanding involves a two-pronged approach. One prong is caring about the audience's needs and desires. What is the second prong?

A speaker makes a statement they believe they thought of on their own, but it was actually a quote from a radio commentator they heard. This is an example of what kind of unethical behavior?

In the context of the ethics pyramid, if a club's raffle raises ten dollars (a good end for the club) but the winner loses ten dollars on a prize they do not want (a bad end for the winner), what does this illustrate?

According to the NCA Credo, listening to diverse perspectives includes being willing to hear dissenting voices. What is the nature of dissent as described in the text?

Besides blatant lying, what is a more common way that speakers violate the principle of information honesty?

What is the one type of information that a speaker does NOT need to cite in a speech?

What is the term for using a mild-sounding phrase like 'ethnic cleansing' to disguise a more heinous act like 'extermination'?

The NCA Credo principle about sharing information while respecting privacy advises a speaker to do what when they have a great anecdote told to them in confidence by a friend?

According to Elspeth Tilley's framework for thinking through the ethics pyramid, what is one of the three basic questions a person should ask themselves to assess the ethics of a behavior?

The text mentions that one of the earliest discussions of ethics in public speaking was conducted by which ancient Greek philosopher in his dialogue 'Phaedrus'?

In what year did the National Communication Association (NCA) officially adopt the Credo for Ethical Communication?

As a listener, if you let your perception of a speaker's appearance or mannerisms determine your opinion of the message before the speaker has said a word, you are violating which ethical principle?

When a speaker is called upon to refute potential arguments against their position, what is their ethical obligation regarding those counterarguments?

The 'Public Speaking Ethics Checklist' asks speakers to evaluate their speech preparation. An ethical speaker should mark which response to the statement: 'I have knowingly added information within my speech that is false'?

An ethical speaker completing the 'Public Speaking Ethics Checklist' would answer 'false' to which of the following statements?

Darlene knowingly includes a source from a discredited fringe group in her speech on global warming because she thinks it will help her argument. This action represents what combination from the ethics pyramid?

Which of the following is NOT an ethical aspect described by the NCA Credo for Ethical Communication?

A speaker threatens to expose a friend's secret (bad means) to persuade the friend to review their speech (the end). This example from the textbook illustrates that...

The text argues that free speech is essential for exercising other First Amendment rights, such as freedom of assembly. Why is this the case?

An ethical speaker should view the relationship with their audience as a process where...

A speaker gives a two-hour talk on 'workplace wellness' that turns out to be an infomercial for a weight-loss program. This is an example of violating which ethical principle?

What does the NCA Credo for Ethical Communication endorse to achieve the informed and responsible decision making fundamental to a civil society?

The NCA Credo commits its members to the courageous expression of personal convictions in pursuit of what?

As part of information honesty, what should a speaker attempt to find when researching?

The question 'Is it ever appropriate to lie to a group of people if it’s in the group’s best interest?', posed at the beginning of the chapter, is an example of what?

Which part of the ethics pyramid serves as the foundation for determining the ethics of a specific behavior?

The textbook mentions Senator Joseph Biden's 1988 presidential run to illustrate the consequences of plagiarism. What was the outcome for Senator Biden?

The principle of truthfulness, accuracy, and honesty suggests that a speaker will be more persuasive by using reason and logical arguments rather than what?

The NCA Credo principle 'We promote access to communication resources and opportunities' is based on the belief that human communication is what?

The text suggests that when assessing intent, one can check existing codes of ethics. It gives examples of corporations like Monsanto, Coca-Cola, Intel, and ConocoPhillips that have such guidelines for whom?

In the ethics pyramid model, the results that occur after a specific behavior has occurred, which exist at the top of the pyramid, are known as what?

The NCA Credo condemns communication that degrades individuals and humanity through intimidation, coercion, violence, and what other two methods?

The text notes that the freedoms protected by the First Amendment were controversial when the Bill of Rights was enacted in 1791. What did opponents of these protections believe?

What does the NCA Credo encourage regarding a speaker's personal opinions and feelings on a topic?