Deck 2: Speaking With Confidence

Question 1

7 Which style of communication apprehension is generally associated with channeling nervous energy to improve public speaking?

A)average
B)insensitive
C)inflexible
D)confrontational

Answer 1

C

Question 2

16 When speakers squeeze and relax their muscles while waiting for their turn to speak,without calling attention to what they are doing,it reflects a strategy of coping with nervousness referred to as

A)speech visualization.
B)adapting to the speaking environment.
C)channeling your nervous energy.
D)speech preparation.

Answer 2

C

Question 3

5 Some researchers point out that public-speaking apprehension can involve both a _______,a characteristic or general tendency that you may have,and a _______,anxiety triggered by the specific incidence of giving a speech to an audience.

A)state; trait
B)tendency; behavior
C)trait; state
D)behavior; tendency

Answer 3

C

Question 4

9 Susan had been planning her speech about owls for an elementary school audience.She had extensive information about their habitat,hunting habits,and prey.She showed graphic pictures of hunting owls to her audience.Many children cried and were frightened by her speech.Susan did not understand why.What did Susan do wrong?

A)Susan did not make any mistakes.
B)Susan failed to know her audience.
C)Susan procrastinated in preparing her speech.
D)Susan did not channel her nervous energy.

Question 5

14 In his college-level public speaking class,Nathan decided to give a speech on how to get a good score on the ACT exam.The class was bored and uninterested.What did Nathan fail to do?

A)be prepared
B)select an appropriate topic
C)know the introduction and conclusion
D)visualize his success

Question 6

19 Jackie was giving a speech on horses.She loves horses and she was excited to talk about horses.She imagined how happy she would be to share the information with her audience and how glad they would be to hear the information.What strategy was Jackie using to manage her anxiety?

A)She visualized her success.
B)She used deep-breathing techniques.
C)She sang a song to lift her spirits.
D)She recreated her speaking environment.

Question 7

6 What style of communication apprehension do you have if,like many people,you have a very high heart rate as you begin presenting a speech,and then your heart rate tapers off to more average levels?

A)average
B)insensitive
C)inflexible
D)confrontational

Question 8

12 Fred had to give a 4-6 minute speech in his public speaking class.He chose to speak on basketball,because he knew a lot about it and would not have to do any research.Before delivering his speech,he wrote down five words on index cards to jog his memory.During his speech,Fred said everything he wanted to say in 3 minutes,and then began rambling in hopes of meeting the time requirements.Where did Fred go wrong?

A)Nothing,Fred did a good job.
B)Fred did not properly prepare his speech.
C)Fred did not know his audience.
D)Fred should have visualized his success.

Question 9

8 Speakers with the ______ style of communication apprehension have a generally positive approach to public speaking and rate their own performance as the highest compared to those with other styles.

A)average
B)insensitive
C)inflexible
D)confrontational

Question 10

3 You have previous experience in public speaking,tend to be less sensitive to apprehension,and have a lower heart rate when speaking.What is your style of communication apprehension?

A)average
B)insensitive
C)inflexible
D)confrontation

Question 11

2 As noted in your text,a study by two communication researchers found which of the following to be a common reason people experience communication apprehension?

A)fear of humiliation
B)fear of success
C)peer pressure
D)indecision about their topic

Question 12

13 Even though Wilber's public speaking teacher had encouraged him to practice and prepare notes,he was convinced he did not need them.Wilbur was naturally comfortable in front of an audience,and thought notes would just stifle his charisma.On the day of his speech Wilbur found he was struggling to find the right words and felt like he was rambling.His audience was not amused or engaged.What was Wilbur's biggest mistake?

A)Wilbur did not prepare.
B)Wilbur did not make any mistakes.
C)Wilbur did not channel his nervous energy.
D)Wilbur did not use deep breathing techniques.

Question 13

15 Why is it especially important to have a clear plan for your speech introduction?

A)You are likely to feel the most anxious during the opening moments of your speech.
B)Most speech teachers grade you solely on the effectiveness of your introduction.
C)The rest of your speech is merely direct repetition of what you have already stated in your introduction.
D)If you have a good introduction your audience is less likely to notice mistakes you make later on.

Question 14

20 As Sasha sat backstage waiting to be introduced for her speech,she reminded herself that she was going to do well and that she was more than prepared to give this speech.What was Sasha doing to reduce her anxiety?

A)having a mental pep talk
B)being prepared
C)focusing on her fear
D)seeking speaking opportunities

Question 15

17 Kecia was giving a speech on the importance of hospice care to a group of health care workers.To prepare for her speech,Kecia visited the room where she would speak and set up her office to look like that room while she practiced her speech.What strategy was Kecia using to control her nervousness?

A)She made her rehearsal realistic.
B)She sought speaking opportunities.
C)She understood her nervousness.
D)She used communication as action.

Question 16

1 One study found that men are more likely to experience more anxiety than women when speaking to
E)people from a culture different from their own.
F)the opposite sex.
G)people with a higher education than their own. h.people younger than they are.

Question 17

10 Most speakers who procrastinate in preparing their speeches will

A)sound much more spontaneous and relaxed.
B)be assured that the speech content is current and fresh.
C)feel more speaker apprehension.
D)be more interested in their topic.

Question 18

18 Saul is very nervous before delivering his speech and notices that his hands are shaky and his knees are wobbly.How can Saul take control of these involuntary body movements before his speech?
E)by being organized
F)by making practice real
G)by channeling his nervous energy h.by knowing his audience

Question 19

11 Nervous speakers tend to breathe in which of the following ways?

A)They tend to inhale more than they exhale.
B)They tend to take short and shallow breaths.
C)They tend to exhale more than they inhale.
D)They tend to breathe deeply and evenly.

Question 20

4 With the _______ style of communication apprehension,your heart rate will be the highest when speaking publicly,however some people use this high level to enhance their performance and use the fear to motivate them to prepare and be at their best.

A)average
B)insensitive
C)inflexible
D)confrontation

Question 21

28 There is no way to manage communication apprehension if you are born with it.

Question 22

23 Kobe was quiet,but he was very passionate about his topic-ensuring quality food for pets.He wanted everyone to know how important this was,and he worked hard to focus on his speech,not how nervous he would be to give it.What strategy was Kobe using?

A)being prepared
B)focusing on the message and not on the fear
C)knowing the introduction and conclusion
D)looking for positive listener support

Question 23

21 Which of the following is an example of positive self-talk?

A)I do not know if I can do this because I am really nervous.
B)I am going to trip and fall once I am up there.
C)So many people are looking at me.
D)My listeners want me to do a good job,so I will look for friendly faces.

Question 24

29 As you experience nervousness realize that your audience cannot see evidence of everything you feel.

Question 25

30 The four styles of communication apprehension include: 1)average,2)sensitive,3)inflexible,and 4)confrontation.

Question 26

37 Anxiety about a speech assignment decreases and confidence increases when speakers closely follow the directions and rules for developing a speech.

Question 27

31 Speakers who are less anxious about speaking put off working on their speeches,in contrast to speakers who are more apprehensive about public speaking.

Question 28

22 Which of the following is a good strategy to use while speaking in order to calm speaker anxiety?

A)look for positive listener support
B)focus on your fear
C)make sure your notes are visible to the audience
D)avoid over-preparation

Question 29

34 Preparing your speech early is a great way to reduce speaker anxiety.

Question 30

25 Ellie was very nervous about giving her first speech in her speech class,so she began working with several clubs on campus and volunteered to do presentations before her first formal speech in class.What strategy did Ellie use to combat her nervousness?

A)Ellie sought out speaking opportunities.
B)Ellie recreated her speaking environment.
C)Ellie focused on her anxiety,not her speech.
D)This is not a strategy,Ellie just does not know how to say no.

Question 31

40 Seeking speaking opportunities is another way to help reduce speaking anxiety.

Question 32

38 If you are very nervous about giving your speech,you should visualize everything that could go wrong.

Question 33

33 According to one study,women are likely to experience more anxiety than men are when speaking to people from a culture different from their own.

Question 34

32 The more you anticipate the kind of reaction your listeners will have to your speech,the more anxiety you will acquire about delivering your speech.

Question 35

26 Anxiety can be useful to a public speaker.

Question 36

35 You will feel less nervous if you talk about something you are familiar with or have some personal experience with it.

Question 37

27 Only a select few people experience communication apprehension.

Question 38

24 As an audience member,Kelly tries to make eye contact with the speakers and smile and nod with encouragement.What technique for reducing speech anxiety is Kelly helping the speakers with?

A)deep breathing techniques
B)channeling nervous energy
C)positive listener support
D)visualizing success

Question 39

36 Practicing your speech several times before you deliver it is part of being effectively prepared.

Question 40

39 In the few minutes before you address your listeners,mentally reviewing your major ideas,your introduction,and your conclusion can actually cause more fear about the public speaking situation.

Question 41

50 How does "selecting an appropriate topic" help build your confidence as a speaker?

Question 42

42 Speakers with the _______ speaking style rated their own speaking performance the highest compared to those with other styles.

Question 43

45 You should focus on your _____ rather than your fear to overcome speech anxiety.

Question 44

41 Your view of the speaking assignment,your perception of your speaking skill,and your self-esteem all interact to create ______.

Question 45

46 The textbook describes four styles of communication apprehension: average style,insensitive style,inflexible style,and confrontation style.Briefly explain each one.

Question 46

The textbook lists several methods for building your confidence before giving a speech.Pick five of those methods and briefly describe each one.

Question 47

43 When it comes to selecting a topic for your speech,you will feel less _______ if you talk about something with which you are familiar or with which you have some personal experience.

Question 48

47 Explain how your psychology affects your biology in relation to public speaking?

Question 49

49 How does "knowing your audience" help build your confidence as a speaker?

Question 50

44 If your heart rate tends to taper off as you begin presenting a speech,returning to more average levels,you have a _____ style of communication apprehension.