Chapter 2 packet SPEECH
The less you believe you can predict a positive response from your audience, the more ______ you will feel
Anxious
During your speech, you should do all of the following except
Apologize for mistakes
Which of the following would tend to increase the level of speech anxiety when presenting your speech
Choosing a topic about which you know little
The _____ suggests that a feat response to public speaking is rooted in the basic biological brain activity underlying your personality
Communibiology perspective
Which of the following is a good strategy to build confidence and reduce your anxiety immediately before your presentation
Concentrate on the other speakers
Effectively planning and preparing for your speech along with the use of relaxation techniques can illuminate speech anxiety
False
If you misstate a point, get your ideas out of order, or mid pronounce a word, you should quickly point out your mistake and apologize to the audience before moving on
False
If your confidence in your speaking skills is relatively low, then your level of speech anxiety will likely also be relatively low
False
Relabeling techniques help reduce the physical symptoms of stress, such as increased heart rate and tense muscles
False
Speech anxiety never occurs after a speech is finished
False
Visualization involves seeing yourself making mistakes during your speech so that you can correct them ahead of time
False
With practice it is possible to completely eliminate speech anxiety
False
Progressive relaxation exercises that focus specifically on relaxing your body before giving a speech DOES NOT target
Feet and legs
All of the following are ways to manage your anxiety during a presentation EXCEPT
Focus on yourself
The communication anxiety regulation scale can help you find out
How you typically respond to public speaking situations
Ask Christine began her speech, she noticed that her hands were shaking in her mouth was dry. She was sure that members of the audience knew that she was very nervous. Christie was experiencing the
Illusion of transparency
Kim decided to try visualization to manage her speech anxiety. She imagined herself giving a speech that far exceeded her actual abilities. Which of the following is likely to be a result of Kim's attempt at visualization
Kim will become more and more anxious rather than less anxious as she delivers her speech
Dillan has an outgoing and assertive personality, and has never experienced much anxiety when anticipating a public speaking situation. As a result, he
May lack motivation to adequately plan and practice his speech
If Lucinda wants to help reduce her anxiety about giving a speech she should
Practice her speech in front of an audience
Ryan decided that instead of being fearful and apprehensive about his upcoming speech, he would try to be excited and look forward to it. This behavior is called ________
Relabeling
Research on public speaking has found that which of the following best reduce his anxiety and build your confidence in minutes before you give your speech
Relabeling your nervousness as enthusiasm and excitement
Diaphragmatic breathing, meditation breathing, and tension release breathing exercises are part of what technique used to prepare for a speech
Relaxation
All of the following are strategies for building your (speaking) confidence EXCEPT
Revisioning
Speech anxiety is
Something which can be managed and controlled
Jacob was sure that his audience would notice every mistake he made during his speech. This belief is known as
The spot light effect
The "spotlight effect" refers to
Thinking the audience is observing you more carefully than they really are
In order to delivery a good speech it is essential to
Thoroughly plan, prepare, and practice your speech
Memorizing your introduction and conclusion can boost your confidence and reduce anxiety
True
More outgoing and assertive people may not experience much anxiety when anticipating a public speaking situation
True
Relabeling involves assigning positive words or phases to the physical reactions and feelings associated with speech anxiety
True
Some people experience anxiety after completing a formal speech
True
Speech anxiety can come from a number of sources of uncertainty including uncertainty about how to use technology
True
The "illusion of transparency" suggests that people believe they're internal states like speech anxiety are easily observed by others
True
Your temperament may influence your level of speech anxiety
True
_______ theory states that people become anxious when faced with uncertain or unfamiliar situations
Uncertainty reduction
When Carlos was preparing his speech, he careful he saw himself completing each step in a positive, detailed, systematic way. This approach is called
Visualization
Research has found that which of the following types of speech practice greatly reduce the anxiety of college students who were especially anxious about public speaking
Watching a recording of your speech
Giving the same or similar speech for multiple audiences is one of the best ways to build confidence and reduce speech anxiety
true
