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Between One and Many: The Art and Science of Public Speaking, 4/e

Steven R. Brydon, California State University, Chico
Michael D. Scott, California State University, Chico

Managing Speech Anxiety

Multiple Choice

Please answer all questions.


1	Your text defines the emotional and physical discomfort associated specifically with public speaking as
		A)	shyness
		B)	butterflies
		C)	stage fright
		D)	speech anxiety


2	What level of arousal is associated with high performance?
		A)	low
		B)	medium
		C)	high
		D)	no level of arousal enhances performance


3	Before her speech, Jameen told herself "I just know I'm going to forget everything once I start talking." What Jameen was doing is called
		A)	inadequate preparation
		B)	reality preparation
		C)	negative self-talk
		D)	unrealistic goals


4	Which of the following is NOT a specific type of negative self-talk?
		A)	compounding
		B)	self-criticizing
		C)	self-pressuring
		D)	catastrophizing


5	Your textbook offers which of the following suggestions for reducing anxiety during speech preparation?
		A)	make yourself wait and put off preparing until you absolutely have to
		B)	challenge yourself and choose a topic with which you are unfamiliar
		C)	make a commitment to yourself to become an expert on your topic
		D)	give yourself a break and know only enough about your topic to just get by


6	The morning of his speech, Alejandro closed his eyes and vividly imagined himself confidently and successfully giving his speech. Alejandro was using a technique called
		A)	exercise
		B)	visual imagery
		C)	relaxation imagery
		D)	constructive self-talk


7	Taking care to dress appropriately for your speech enhances your
		A)	grade
		B)	audience
		C)	self-talk
		D)	credibility


8	All of the following process statements will help keep you in the moment and on track during your speech EXCEPT
		A)	"I'm really blowing it"
		B)	"I totally know this speech"
		C)	"Whoa, slow down and take your time"
		D)	"I was nervous to start, but I've calmed down"


9	After a presentation, you should
		A)	identify three things you did wrong in your presentation
		B)	visualize negative elements of your performance
		C)	describe to yourself what you did well
		D)	attempt to take short shallow breaths to maintain your physiological arousal level


10	After Meghan's speech, she focused on the comments her instructor and classmates were giving her. By doing so, she was better able to prepare what part of her next speech?
		A)	the goals she set
		B)	her use of self-talk
		C)	the outline she turned in
		D)	no part of her next speech was helped, but she felt better

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