Listening and Confidence

What does confidence mean in the context of speaking?

• Believing in yourself and feeling sure about what you have to say

• Knowing all the answers to questions

• Speaking without any preparation

• Avoiding eye contact with the audience

What is communication apprehension?

• The excitement of speaking in front of others

• The fear of speaking or talking to others

• The joy of sharing ideas with a group

• The skill of speaking multiple languages

Which of the following is NOT a way to feel less nervous when speaking?

• Prepare by knowing what you’re going to say

• Practice speaking regularly

• Focus on the message you want to share

• Avoid thinking about the topic completely

What should you do if something unexpected happens during your speech?

• Stop speaking immediately

• Ignore the audience and continue

• Pause, gather your thoughts, and continue

• Apologize and leave the stage

What is the difference between listening and hearing?

• Hearing is an active process, while listening is automatic.

• Listening is an active process, while hearing is automatic.

• Both listening and hearing are active processes.

• Both listening and hearing are automatic processes.

Which of the following is a type of listening style?

• Emotion-Oriented Listening

• Fact-Oriented Listening

• People-Oriented Listening

• Sound-Oriented Listening

What is the first step in being a good listener?

• Understanding

• Remembering

• Receiving

• Responding

What does critical listening involve?

• Ignoring the speaker

• Asking questions about the message

• Focusing only on emotions

• Listening without thinking

Why can listening be hard?

• Because it requires no effort

• Due to distractions like background noise

• Because it is an automatic process

• Due to lack of interest in speaking