SPCH 61 Building Confidence

What is public speaking apprehension?

• It is a type of communication interaction.

• It is the level of fear experienced when anticipating or actually speaking to an audience.

• It is the level of excitement when anticipating or actually speaking to an audience.

• It is a type of communication barrier.

What is glossophobia?

• fear of public speaking

• fear of being scrutinized by audience/listeners

• fear of getting judged when addressing crowds

• none of the above

• all of the above

Symptoms of speech apprehension manifest in all of the following EXCEPT for one.

• physical

• emotional

• cognitive

• behavioral

• none of the above

All of the following correspond to the three phases of speech apprehension reaction EXCEPT for one.

• anticipation

• confrontation

• adaptation

• none of the above

• all of the above

Which of the following is not a cause of speech apprehension?

• temperament

• previous experience

• voice projection

• skill level

In the technique of believability in public speaking, which of the following aspects is the most important for the audience according to the video?

• visual

• vocal

• verbal

• none of the above

• all of the above

Which of the following practices is not frowned upon when employing gestures during your public speaking task?

• Sisters of Mercy

• Hands on Sides

• Parade Rest

• None of the above

• All of the above

How long can one be expected to become a better public speaker after all the practice, repetition, and commitment?

• 19 days

• 20 days

• 21 days

• 22 days

• 30 days

How often does one tape himself to overcome self-consciousness?

• 2-3 times

• 3-4 times

• 5-6 times

• 8-9 times

Which of the following must not be practiced by public speakers when delivering a message?

• Directly look at listener

• Employ extended eye communication

• Use eye dart technique