Question 1

Having speaking anxiety is normal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Trait-like apprehension about speaking is given that label because:

Accepted Answer

A)  It is something inherited from the speaker's parents 
B)  The venue of speaking, large or small group, doesn't matter, the speaker tends to have high levels of apprehension about all speaking situations 
C)  It is like eye color, a trait that is not able to be changed 
D)  Is imagined, not real 
A)  It is something inherited from the speaker's parents 
B)  The venue of speaking, large or small group, doesn't matter, the speaker tends to have high levels of apprehension about all speaking situations 
C)  It is like eye color, a trait that is not able to be changed 
D)  Is imagined, not real B

Question 3

Speakers can overcome as much as 75 percent of their anxiety:

Accepted Answer

A)  By conducting deep breathing exercises right before the presentation 
B)  When they are superior to the audience 
C)  When they focus on their past success 
D)  By thorough preparation before the presentation 
A)  By conducting deep breathing exercises right before the presentation 
B)  When they are superior to the audience 
C)  When they focus on their past success 
D)  By thorough preparation before the presentation D

Question 4

Recalling past successful presentations and achievements can help reduce anxiety. This process is often used by athletes and is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  Physiological Manifestations 
B)  Setting Realistic Goals 
C)  Visualization 
D)  Factoid Recognition 
A)  Physiological Manifestations 
B)  Setting Realistic Goals 
C)  Visualization 
D)  Factoid Recognition

Question 5

Being nervous can be used in a positive way:

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Individuals who experience high apprehension about speaking in particular settings have ________________________. For example, someone is more anxious about speaking in front of a large group than conducting an interview.

Accepted Answer

A)  Context Communication Apprehension 
B)  Trait-like Apprehension 
C)  Non-Specific Apprehension 
D)  State Communication Apprehension 
A)  Context Communication Apprehension 
B)  Trait-like Apprehension 
C)  Non-Specific Apprehension 
D)  State Communication Apprehension

Question 7

Statements like "people will hate me," "people will think I don't know what I'm talking about," and "oh, this is impossible" are all examples of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Cognitive Restructuring 
B)  Irrational beliefs about speaking situations 
C)  Emotive Therapy 
D)  Context Anxiety 
A)  Cognitive Restructuring 
B)  Irrational beliefs about speaking situations 
C)  Emotive Therapy 
D)  Context Anxiety

Question 8

A conceptual approach to addressing speaking anxiety means:

Accepted Answer

A)  Thinking about speaking in a way that helps reduce anxiety 
B)  Practicing activities, like deep breathing 
C)  Exploring the presentation setting prior to the event 
D)  Remembering that you will be the center of attention 
A)  Thinking about speaking in a way that helps reduce anxiety 
B)  Practicing activities, like deep breathing 
C)  Exploring the presentation setting prior to the event 
D)  Remembering that you will be the center of attention

Question 9

The author recommends not beginning the preparation process until right before the presentation. People generally work well under deadline pressure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following is not one of the steps the author recommends for preparation prior to your speech?

Accepted Answer

A)  Envisioning the audience naked 
B)  Knowing the subject 
C)  Planning how you will present the material 
D)  Practicing delivery in the room where you will present 
A)  Envisioning the audience naked 
B)  Knowing the subject 
C)  Planning how you will present the material 
D)  Practicing delivery in the room where you will present

Question 11

Rhetoritherapy is:

Accepted Answer

A)  The process of learning how to construct a presentation and practicing creating and delivering the presentation 
B)  Contemplating speaking success and visualizing a positive outcome 
C)  Setting realistic speaking goals 
D)  Ethical speech preparation 
A)  The process of learning how to construct a presentation and practicing creating and delivering the presentation 
B)  Contemplating speaking success and visualizing a positive outcome 
C)  Setting realistic speaking goals 
D)  Ethical speech preparation

Question 12

Speaking successfully means eliminating all anxiety.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Having speaking anxiety is normal.

Trait-like apprehension about speaking is given that label because:

Speakers can overcome as much as 75 percent of their anxiety:

Recalling past successful presentations and achievements can help reduce anxiety. This process is often used by athletes and is called:

Being nervous can be used in a positive way:

Individuals who experience high apprehension about speaking in particular settings have ________________________. For example, someone is more anxious about speaking in front of a large group than conducting an interview.

Statements like "people will hate me," "people will think I don't know what I'm talking about," and "oh, this is impossible" are all examples of:

A conceptual approach to addressing speaking anxiety means:

The author recommends not beginning the preparation process until right before the presentation. People generally work well under deadline pressure.

Which of the following is not one of the steps the author recommends for preparation prior to your speech?

Rhetoritherapy is:

Speaking successfully means eliminating all anxiety.

Foundations

Communication Principles and Presentation Success

Ethical Decisions and Public Presentations

Audience

Selecting an Appropriate Speaking Style

Structuring the Message

Visual Support for the Presentation

Teams and Team Presentations

Persuasive Messages

Verbal and Nonverbal Aspects of Delivery

Question-And-Answer Sessions

Evaluating Yourself and Others: Your Role As a Critical Listener in Presentation Contexts

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Exam 4: Addressing Presentation Anxiety

Having speaking anxiety is normal.

Trait-like apprehension about speaking is given that label because:

Speakers can overcome as much as 75 percent of their anxiety:

Recalling past successful presentations and achievements can help reduce anxiety. This process is often used by athletes and is called:

Being nervous can be used in a positive way:

Individuals who experience high apprehension about speaking in particular settings have ________________________. For example, someone is more anxious about speaking in front of a large group than conducting an interview.

Statements like "people will hate me," "people will think I don't know what I'm talking about," and "oh, this is impossible" are all examples of:

A conceptual approach to addressing speaking anxiety means:

The author recommends not beginning the preparation process until right before the presentation. People generally work well under deadline pressure.

Which of the following is not one of the steps the author recommends for preparation prior to your speech?

Rhetoritherapy is:

Speaking successfully means eliminating all anxiety.

Foundations

Communication Principles and Presentation Success

Ethical Decisions and Public Presentations

Audience

Selecting an Appropriate Speaking Style

Structuring the Message

Visual Support for the Presentation

Teams and Team Presentations

Persuasive Messages

Verbal and Nonverbal Aspects of Delivery

Question-And-Answer Sessions

Evaluating Yourself and Others: Your Role As a Critical Listener in Presentation Contexts

Filters