A friend of yours experiences very high levels of presentation anxiety. You know this is true because you hear her say things like “I know the audience will hate this” or “I am going to look so stupid up there . . . I always do.” Which of the following strategies should you recommend to help your friend reduce her communication apprehension?
A)Relax
B)Cognitive restructuring
C)Visualization
D)Systematic Desensitization
E)Practice

Question

A friend of yours experiences very high levels of presentation anxiety. You know this is true because you hear her say things like “I know the audience will hate this” or “I am going to look so stupid up there . . . I always do.” Which of the following strategies should you recommend to help your friend reduce her communication apprehension? 
A)Relax
B)Cognitive restructuring
C)Visualization
D)Systematic Desensitization
E)Practice

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Cognitive restructuring involves changing negative thought patterns to more positive and realistic ones, which can help reduce anxiety.

A Friend of Yours Experiences Very High Levels of Presentation