Exam 14: Rehearsing and Delivering Successful Presentations

Janelle is presenting at a business conference, and she is a bit nervous. Which of the following people should she look at as she begins her speech, in order to help her focus and relax?

Briefly describe how the process known as desensitization can be applied to public speaking anxiety and provide an example.

During a technical presentation, using people as the subjects of your sentences will

During a business presentation, jewelry should

A good speaker should gesture as much as possible.

Speakers' facial expressions need not match the tone of their words.

Impromptu speeches should last longer than most speeches.

When you are asked questions by audience members at a presentation, the best way to respond is

Stressors are actions that block the body from feeling stress.

Amber told Terrance he will become a better speaker if he practices visualization before he presents at the next meeting. What does this mean Terrance should do?

Which of the following is an appropriate approach to eye contact during a business speech?

Give an example of someone who is relatively likely to experience physical stress when speaking publicly. Detail at least two research-based factors that contribute to that individual's high physical stress response to public speaking.

Valerie was walking through the lobby when a friend from another company that shares the same building asked her to step into their meeting and explain how her company had been addressing employee absenteeism. What type of speech did Valerie give them?

Scripted speeches are read aloud from a manuscript.

What type of speech is rehearsed to sound spontaneous?

Don was giving a presentation on new production guidelines when he noticed Mr. Osaka, a hearing impaired audience member, looking at his phone. Don became distracted and was upset about Mr. Osaka using his phone during his presentation. What is most likely the reason Don should not be upset by this behavior?

You should talk to the audience after your speech is over.

Memorized speeches allow for freer gesturing.

Public speaking anxiety is also known as desensitization.

Making yourself think positive thoughts before an upcoming speech leads to