Speaking Confidently

According to James McCroskey, what is the definition of communication apprehension?

Which of the following is identified as a physiological symptom of communication apprehension?

What does the text identify as a myth regarding making mistakes during a speech?

Which of the following statements about how an audience perceives a speaker's nervousness is presented as a fact in the text?

What is the primary reason the text advises against starting a speech with a joke?

According to the text, which type of anxiety measures how people generally feel across various situations and time periods?

Which of the following is NOT listed as a factor that can heighten context anxiety?

Anxiety prompted by specific characteristics of the listeners, such as their status or perceived similarity, is defined as what?

What technique is described as changing how you label the physiological responses to public speaking from a negative to a positive one?

At which of the four stages of speech delivery does anxiety typically peak, according to research cited in the text?

What is the recommended approach to preparing speech notes to reduce anxiety?

What food group does the text suggest eating before a speech because it can operate as a natural sedative?

The behavioral modification technique that helps individuals overcome anxiety by training them in muscle relaxation and then gradually exposing them to the object of fear is known as what?

What is the recommended strategy for dealing with external distractions like a ringing cell phone or a loud car alarm during your speech?

What is the most important job for a speaker when faced with an unexpected event, such as a technical difficulty or external distraction?

Which of the following beliefs about speaking anxiety is presented in the text as TRUE?

What is the main reason the 'imagine the audience is naked' tip is considered ineffective?

The communication apprehension created by the 'unique combination of influences generated by audience, time and context' for a specific event is called what?

According to the text, why do audiences in public speaking classes generally want to see the speaker succeed?

The text advises speakers to adapt their language to the oral mode, rather than the written mode. Which of the following is a characteristic of the oral mode?

What physical action does the text recommend to help channel the excess energy produced by anxiety during a speech?

What is the primary purpose of positive visualization as a stress management technique?

According to James McCroskey's findings, how effective was the systematic desensitization technique for students with severe communication apprehension?

If a speaker encounters a technical difficulty, such as presentation slides being garbled, what does the text suggest is a good backup plan?

What two components make up any conscious emotional state like anxiety, according to the text?

According to the 'Test Your Knowledge' table in the chapter exercises, is the statement 'Audiences will be able to tell how nervous you feel' a myth or a fact?

According to the 'Test Your Knowledge' table in the chapter exercises, is the statement 'Most speakers tend to relax as they progress through their speeches' a myth or a fact?

The text states that 'the natural state of audiences is empathy, not antipathy.' This is used to debunk which common myth about public speaking?

What is the key difference between trait anxiety and situational anxiety?

Why does the text advise against memorizing a speech word for word as a method to avoid anxiety?

If you are speaking to an audience that is of a subordinate status to you (e.g., your employees), what type of anxiety might this trigger in you, the speaker?

Which of the following is an example of 'positive self-talk' as described in the chapter?

What is the primary benefit of practicing your speech in the actual room where you will be speaking?

If you are afraid that moving away from the lectern will reveal your shaking hands, what does the text suggest as a solution?

What is the primary reason to focus on the audience rather than on yourself during a speech?

The text describes the body's reaction to the psychological threat of public speaking as the 'flight or fight' response. What is the physiological purpose of this response?

If a speaker is experiencing anxiety because they are speaking in a formal courtroom setting for the first time, this is primarily an example of which type of anxiety?

What is the key takeaway from the story about the speaker who accidentally said 'former friend' instead of 'former student'?

What does the text suggest is a useful tool for gauging eye contact and practicing facial expressions?

When a speaker realizes they have skipped an important piece of information, what is the recommended immediate course of action?

Which of the following anxiety-reduction tips falls under the category of 'Reducing Nervousness during Delivery'?

What is the primary difference between context anxiety and audience anxiety?

Which historical figure is mentioned as an example of a good speaker who would get physically ill before major speeches, debunking the myth that anxious speakers are neurotic?

The text suggests several factors contribute to audience anxiety. Which of the following is NOT listed as one of these factors?

What is the final step in the systematic desensitization process as it might be applied to public speaking?

The feeling of 'butterflies in the pit of our stomach' is caused by what physiological process?

The text asserts that 'a great deal of conventional advice for managing stage fright is misleading.' Which of the following pieces of advice is presented as TRUE and helpful?

What is the primary function of performing vocal warm-ups before a speech?

According to the 'Test Your Knowledge' table, is the statement 'Focusing on yourself rather than the audience is an effective way to reduce your stage fright' a myth or a fact?

When a speaker has to give a speech in a setting that is new to them, what factor of context anxiety is most likely contributing to their nervousness?