Ch. 4 Building Confidence to Speak

Which of the following is an example of an effect of anxiety?

Feeling faint

How is trait anxiety different from situational anxiety?

Trait anxiety is a long-term form of anxiety that may be the result of neurosis.

Who tends to experience trait anxiety more?

Adults

Which element is considered to activate a relaxation response?

All of these answers: Comfortable posture. Using a mental device, such as thinking or saying a meaningful word or phrase. Deep breathing and passive awareness

Envisioning success is

All of these answers: imagining a positive outcome. a coping technique to manage fear. understanding that your worst fears are unlikely to come true.

A neurosis around public speaking may have been caused by which of the following?

An event when you were very young, where you received criticism or ridicule in front of a group of people.

According to the text, Glossophobia is which of the following?

Fear of giving speeches

Which type of communication apprehension is NOT related to speaking in front of an audience?

Trait anxiety

What percentage of people experience some form of anxiety about having to give a speech in front of others?

75%

Which answer best describes the term trait anxiety?

A long-term form of anxiety, often stemming from neuroticism.

Which of the following best describes the fight or flight syndrome?

A physiological reaction that occurs in response to a perceived threat to survival.

What term best describes a devotional exercise of, or leading to contemplation?

Meditation

Which of the following statements is true?

Memorizing your speech helps you feel less nervous.

Which element is NOT considered to activate a relaxation response?

Picturing a stressful past experience

Which of the following is an effect of situational anxiety?

Increase in blood pressure