Chapter 2 Flashcards
When your brain switches to fight-or-flight mode as a result of anxiety, you are likely to notice that you are
Breathing more rapidly
The main benefit of learning positive approaches to help with the fear of public speaking is that
You can learn how to make your nervousness work for you
Caroline pushes her hair behind her ears through your her entire presentation, which is something she used to do in preschool when singing with a group. Her habit is an example of a
Trait
When she got out of bed on the morning of her presentation, Bryssa felt sick to her stomach and was so anxious she could hardly get ready for work. Her feelings are an example of a(n)
State
Jack felt like he was shaking from head to tie the entire time he was talking to the class. Yet his classmates said he didn’t appear nervous at all. Which aspect of understanding anxiety did Jack learn?
You are going to feel more nervous than you look.
According to teaser h, which of the following people should be feeling most nervous about their speech?
Michael is walking up to the podium to give his presentation.
For Fatima, public speaking generates a high level of anxiety, which motivates her to spend a lot of time preparing her speech and do her best. What communication apprehension style does Fatima exhibit?
Inflexible
A communication apprehension style that is ______ shows the highest heart rate when speaking in public.
Inflexible
Jenna knows that she feels the most nervous during the introduction of a speech, so she makes sure to breathe evenly and calmly to maintain her imposture. This most likely shows that Jenna understands
Her level of communication apprehension.
More experienced speakers are likely to demonstrate the ______style of communication apprehension.
Confrontational
The ______style of communication apprehension is characterized by a generally positive approach to speaking in public.
Average
One way for a listener to give support to a speaker is to
Nod in agreement
