Question 1

Trait-like apprehension about speaking is given that label because:

Accepted Answer

Trait-like apprehension about speaking refers to a consistent level of high anxiety or fear about speaking across different situations, indicating that it is a general characteristic of the individual, rather than being specific to the context or environment of the speaking event.

Question 2

Individuals who experience high apprehension about speaking in particular settings have ________________________. For example, someone is more anxious about speaking in front of a large group than conducting an interview.

Accepted Answer

Context Communication Apprehension is the correct term for individuals who experience high apprehension about speaking in specific settings, such as being more anxious about speaking in front of a large group than in other contexts like conducting an interview.

Question 3

A conceptual approach to addressing speaking anxiety means:

Accepted Answer

A conceptual approach involves changing the way one thinks about speaking to reduce anxiety, rather than focusing on physical or environmental preparations.

Question 4

Speaking successfully means eliminating all anxiety.

Accepted Answer

It is normal to have some anxiety The challenge is to control it.

Question 5

Having speaking anxiety is normal.

Accepted Answer

Virtually all speakers, experience or have experienced, some level of speaking anxiety.

Question 6

Speakers can overcome as much as 75 percent of their anxiety:

Accepted Answer

Thorough preparation before a presentation can significantly reduce anxiety as it builds confidence and familiarity with the material.

Question 7

Which of the following is not one of the steps the author recommends for preparation prior to your speech?

Accepted Answer

Envisioning the audience naked is a common myth for overcoming nervousness but is not typically recommended as a serious preparation step for public speaking. The other options (B, C, D) are practical steps aimed at improving familiarity with the subject, presentation planning, and comfort with the presentation environment.

Question 8

The author recommends not beginning the preparation process until right before the presentation. People generally work well under deadline pressure.

Accepted Answer

Procrastination tends to increase anxiety and tends to build tension during the time when you need to be reducing tension and practicing the presentation.

Question 9

Recalling past successful presentations and achievements can help reduce anxiety. This process is often used by athletes and is called:

Accepted Answer

Visualization is a technique used to imagine or mentally rehearse something, such as a successful presentation or athletic performance, which can help reduce anxiety and improve confidence.

Question 10

Being nervous can be used in a positive way:

Accepted Answer

Channel nervous energy into enthusiasm in your voice and body.

Question 11

Rhetoritherapy is:

Accepted Answer

Rhetoritherapy involves the process of learning how to construct a presentation and then practicing the creation and delivery of that presentation. It is a method used to improve public speaking skills and reduce speaking anxiety by focusing on the development and rehearsal of presentations.

Question 12

Statements like "people will hate me," "people will think I don't know what I'm talking about," and "oh, this is impossible" are all examples of:

Accepted Answer

These statements are examples of irrational beliefs about speaking situations, where individuals assume negative outcomes without evidence, often leading to anxiety and avoidance behaviors. Cognitive restructuring, emotive therapy, and context anxiety are different psychological concepts or treatments.

Quiz 4: Addressing Presentation Anxiety