Deck 4: Addressing Presentation Anxiety

Question 1

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

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

Answer 1

B

Question 2

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.

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

Answer 2

A

Question 3

A conceptual approach to addressing speaking anxiety means:

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

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Speaking successfully means eliminating all anxiety.

Question 5

Having speaking anxiety is normal.

Question 6

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

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

Question 7

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

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 8

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

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

Being nervous can be used in a positive way:

Question 11

Rhetoritherapy is:

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

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