Question 1

The main goal of learning about speech apprehension and delivery is to

Accepted Answer

A)  rid you of your public speaking anxiety. 
B)  make sure you don't have too much or too little anxiety about public speaking. 
C)  convince you that public speaking is fairly easy to master. 
D)  warn you against being overconfident and underprepared. 
A)  rid you of your public speaking anxiety. 
B)  make sure you don't have too much or too little anxiety about public speaking. 
C)  convince you that public speaking is fairly easy to master. 
D)  warn you against being overconfident and underprepared.

Question 2

What mode of delivery demands the most practice but allows for eye contact, movement, and gestures?

Accepted Answer

A)  memorized 
B)  impromptu 
C)  extemporaneous 
D)  manuscript 
A)  memorized 
B)  impromptu 
C)  extemporaneous 
D)  manuscript

Question 3

When students were asked about their greatest fear, the item that came up on top was

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A)  death and dying. 
B)  loneliness. 
C)  speaking in front of a group. 
D)  experiencing financial problems. 
A)  death and dying. 
B)  loneliness. 
C)  speaking in front of a group. 
D)  experiencing financial problems.

Question 4

An audience evaluates your credibility as a speaker

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A)  before you open your mouth to speak. 
B)  while someone introduces you. 
C)  in the opening seconds and minutes of your presentation. 
D)  after you have completed your presentation. 
A)  before you open your mouth to speak. 
B)  while someone introduces you. 
C)  in the opening seconds and minutes of your presentation. 
D)  after you have completed your presentation.

Question 5

Which of the following is an accurate statement about cultural differences regarding eye contact?

Accepted Answer

A)  Good eye contact is effective universally, inside and outside the United States. 
B)  Some cultural groups regard eye contact as disrespectful and even threatening. 
C)  Most Native American tribal groups encourage direct eye contact. 
D)  Most Latino cultures see direct eye contact as respectful. 
A)  Good eye contact is effective universally, inside and outside the United States. 
B)  Some cultural groups regard eye contact as disrespectful and even threatening. 
C)  Most Native American tribal groups encourage direct eye contact. 
D)  Most Latino cultures see direct eye contact as respectful.

Question 6

Most people experience extreme communication apprehension in public speaking situations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT good advice about bodily movement in the context of speech delivery?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bodily movement is good for its own sake because it works off nervousness. 
B)  Bodily movement should be purposeful-for example, for emphasis or to mark transitions. 
C)  Speakers should face the audience to maintain eye contact. 
D)  Speakers should avoid turning their back on the audience even when using PowerPoint or Prezi. 
A)  Bodily movement is good for its own sake because it works off nervousness. 
B)  Bodily movement should be purposeful-for example, for emphasis or to mark transitions. 
C)  Speakers should face the audience to maintain eye contact. 
D)  Speakers should avoid turning their back on the audience even when using PowerPoint or Prezi.

Question 8

What is the most important purpose behind good eye contact?

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A)  to overcome your anxiety 
B)  to avoid too much attention to notes 
C)  to show you are sincere 
D)  to respond to audience feedback 
A)  to overcome your anxiety 
B)  to avoid too much attention to notes 
C)  to show you are sincere 
D)  to respond to audience feedback

Question 9

The key to systematic desensitization is to

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A)  make a list of negative thoughts about high-stakes activities. 
B)  move straight to the highest-stakes activity first. 
C)  increase your anxiety level before moving to the level of high-stakes activity. 
D)  return to a relaxed state before each step toward performing a more high-stakes activity. 
A)  make a list of negative thoughts about high-stakes activities. 
B)  move straight to the highest-stakes activity first. 
C)  increase your anxiety level before moving to the level of high-stakes activity. 
D)  return to a relaxed state before each step toward performing a more high-stakes activity.

Question 10

Student audiences identify poor speakers less by the content of their speeches than by

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A)  the vocal and physical aspects of their delivery. 
B)  their choice of topic. 
C)  their ability to make a strong argument. 
D)  their use of evidence. 
A)  the vocal and physical aspects of their delivery. 
B)  their choice of topic. 
C)  their ability to make a strong argument. 
D)  their use of evidence.

Question 11

The nervousness-reduction program called cognitive restructuring can more informally be called the

Accepted Answer

A)  power of positive thinking. 
B)  professional practice method. 
C)  impromptu mode. 
D)  extemporaneous mode. 
A)  power of positive thinking. 
B)  professional practice method. 
C)  impromptu mode. 
D)  extemporaneous mode.

Question 12

Another term for speaking loud enough for all to hear in a public speech is

Accepted Answer

A)  articulating. 
B)  fluency. 
C)  projecting. 
D)  enunciating. 
A)  articulating. 
B)  fluency. 
C)  projecting. 
D)  enunciating.

Question 13

The reason it is recommended to use note cards with limited information on them is to encourage

Accepted Answer

A)  maximum eye contact. 
B)  high-quality notes. 
C)  accurate information. 
D)  memorization. 
A)  maximum eye contact. 
B)  high-quality notes. 
C)  accurate information. 
D)  memorization.

Question 14

There are some ways that you can use new technology to improve your delivery. Which item below is NOT one of them?

Accepted Answer

A)  Upload a video of your speech on YouTube or Facebook for others to see. 
B)  Ask your friends to critique your videotaped presentation. 
C)  Generate discussion about the topic of your speech among friends on social media for ideas you can integrate. 
D)  Try something outrageous in your presentation so it has the potential to go viral. 
A)  Upload a video of your speech on YouTube or Facebook for others to see. 
B)  Ask your friends to critique your videotaped presentation. 
C)  Generate discussion about the topic of your speech among friends on social media for ideas you can integrate. 
D)  Try something outrageous in your presentation so it has the potential to go viral.

Question 15

In delivering a speech, which part of your body is most expressive?

Accepted Answer

A)  your face 
B)  your arms 
C)  your torso 
D)  your hands 
A)  your face 
B)  your arms 
C)  your torso 
D)  your hands

The main goal of learning about speech apprehension and delivery is to

What mode of delivery demands the most practice but allows for eye contact, movement, and gestures?

When students were asked about their greatest fear, the item that came up on top was

An audience evaluates your credibility as a speaker

Which of the following is an accurate statement about cultural differences regarding eye contact?

Most people experience extreme communication apprehension in public speaking situations.

Which of the following is NOT good advice about bodily movement in the context of speech delivery?

What is the most important purpose behind good eye contact?

The key to systematic desensitization is to

Student audiences identify poor speakers less by the content of their speeches than by

The nervousness-reduction program called cognitive restructuring can more informally be called the

Another term for speaking loud enough for all to hear in a public speech is

The reason it is recommended to use note cards with limited information on them is to encourage

There are some ways that you can use new technology to improve your delivery. Which item below is NOT one of them?

In delivering a speech, which part of your body is most expressive?

Communication, Perception, and Your Life

Communicating Verbally

Communicating Nonverbally

Communicating Through Listening

Interpersonal Communication

Intercultural Communication

Mediated Communication and Social Media

Organizational and Small-Group Communication

Topic Selection and Audience Analysis

Organizing Your Presentation

Gathering Information and Supporting Materials

Public Presentations to Inform

Public Presentations to Persuade

Using Communication Skills As You Enter the Workplace

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Exam 12: Communication Apprehension and Delivery

The main goal of learning about speech apprehension and delivery is to

What mode of delivery demands the most practice but allows for eye contact, movement, and gestures?

When students were asked about their greatest fear, the item that came up on top was

An audience evaluates your credibility as a speaker

Which of the following is an accurate statement about cultural differences regarding eye contact?

Most people experience extreme communication apprehension in public speaking situations.

Which of the following is NOT good advice about bodily movement in the context of speech delivery?

What is the most important purpose behind good eye contact?

The key to systematic desensitization is to

Student audiences identify poor speakers less by the content of their speeches than by

The nervousness-reduction program called cognitive restructuring can more informally be called the

Another term for speaking loud enough for all to hear in a public speech is

The reason it is recommended to use note cards with limited information on them is to encourage

There are some ways that you can use new technology to improve your delivery. Which item below is NOT one of them?

In delivering a speech, which part of your body is most expressive?

Communication, Perception, and Your Life

Communicating Verbally

Communicating Nonverbally

Communicating Through Listening

Interpersonal Communication

Intercultural Communication

Mediated Communication and Social Media

Organizational and Small-Group Communication

Topic Selection and Audience Analysis

Organizing Your Presentation

Gathering Information and Supporting Materials

Public Presentations to Inform

Public Presentations to Persuade

Using Communication Skills As You Enter the Workplace

Filters