Chapter 2 Vocabulary Flashcards
Glossophobia
the fear of public speaking
Self-talk
intrapersonal communication regarding perceived success or failure in a particular situation
Modeling
observing how your friends and family members react to speaking in public
Negative Reinformcement
how others have responded to your public speeches in the past
Communication Orientation Motivation
adopting a “communication” rather than a “performance” orientation towards speeches
Performance Orientation
believing in the need to impress a hypercritical audience with knowledge and delivery
Communication Orientation
viewing public speaking as a conversation with a number of people about an important topic and getting the message across
Visualization
a method to reduce anxiety by picturing yourself giving a masterful speech
Relaxation Excercises
the use of breathing techniques and progressive muscle relaxation to reduce anxiety
Systematic desensitization
an anxiety-reduction method of gradually visualizing and then engaging in increasingly more frightening speaking events while remaining calm
Cognitive Restructuring
an anxiety-reduction method of systematically replacing negative self-talk with positive coping statements
Speech Plan
a strategic method for achieving your effective speech goal
Canons of Rhetoric
five general rules for effective public speeches
Speech Goal
a specific statement of what you want your audience to know, believe, or do
Audience Adaptation
the process of tailoring a speech to the needs, interests, and expectations of listeners
