Question 1

A narrative speech, typical of an introductory first speech in class, typically has three components: a challenge, a struggle, and a resolution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

It is sufficient to simply provide a list of strategies for effectively addressing speech anxiety.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

As a means of managing speech anxiety, the communication orientation

Accepted Answer

A)  emphasizes the performance aspects of a speech 
B)  emphasizes making the message clear and interesting to listeners 
C)  focuses on avoiding errors 
D)  focuses on the evaluation of the speech by listeners 
A)  emphasizes the performance aspects of a speech 
B)  emphasizes making the message clear and interesting to listeners 
C)  focuses on avoiding errors 
D)  focuses on the evaluation of the speech by listeners B

Question 4

Self-defeating thoughts that can provoke speech anxiety include

Accepted Answer

A)  fear of catastrophic failure 
B)  perfectionist thinking 
C)  illusion of transparency 
D)  all of the above 
A)  fear of catastrophic failure 
B)  perfectionist thinking 
C)  illusion of transparency 
D)  all of the above

Question 5

Uncertainty reduction theory posits that as you gain speaking experience, the novelty wears off and anxiety consequently diminishes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Anxiety that occurs when you face the audience and begin to speak is which phase of speech anxiety?

Accepted Answer

A)  the anticipation phase 
B)  the adaptation phase 
C)  the probability phase 
D)  the confrontation phase 
A)  the anticipation phase 
B)  the adaptation phase 
C)  the probability phase 
D)  the confrontation phase

Question 7

The formula for distinguishing rational from irrational speech anxiety is the severity of the feared occurrence times the intensity of the feared occurrence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Presenting a speech before a highly supportive audience of fellow students in your class will likely reduce you anxiety.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Professional speakers rarely experience speech anxiety.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

It is important to address speech anxiety early on because high anxiety can

Accepted Answer

A)  hinder your preparation of your speech 
B)  continue to increase to dysfunctional levels if left unaddressed 
C)  result in a desire to drop your public speaking class 
D)  all of the above 
A)  hinder your preparation of your speech 
B)  continue to increase to dysfunctional levels if left unaddressed 
C)  result in a desire to drop your public speaking class 
D)  all of the above

Question 11

Speech anxiety is

Accepted Answer

A)  pervasive, affecting every person who gives a speech 
B)  only a problem for novice speakers 
C)  a challenge for almost two-thirds of the population 
D)  none of the above 
A)  pervasive, affecting every person who gives a speech 
B)  only a problem for novice speakers 
C)  a challenge for almost two-thirds of the population 
D)  none of the above

Question 12

All types of speeches and speaking situations produce the same amount of speech anxiety for someone who experiences this problem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Physical exercise on a sustained basis can help reduce speech anxiety.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A speaker often experiences dry mouth when anxious about giving a speech because

Accepted Answer

A)  digestive activity increases drawing saliva into the stomach 
B)  secretion of saliva is a digestive function and not relevant as a response to a perceived threatening situation 
C)  adrenaline decreases 
D)  blood vessels contract in the skin 
A)  digestive activity increases drawing saliva into the stomach 
B)  secretion of saliva is a digestive function and not relevant as a response to a perceived threatening situation 
C)  adrenaline decreases 
D)  blood vessels contract in the skin

Question 15

Ingesting caffeine, such as drinking an energy drink right before speaking, is an effective strategy for addressing not only speech anxiety but fear of going blank that can arouse anxiety.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Being indifferent about giving a speech is an effective solution to speech anxiety.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following are effective and productive strategies for managing speech anxiety?

Accepted Answer

A)  Don't care about the speech 
B)  Adopt a noncompetitive communication orientation 
C)  Strive for perfection as the goal of your speech 
D)  Concentrate on mistakes made during the introduction so you don't repeat the mistakes. 
A)  Don't care about the speech 
B)  Adopt a noncompetitive communication orientation 
C)  Strive for perfection as the goal of your speech 
D)  Concentrate on mistakes made during the introduction so you don't repeat the mistakes.

Question 18

When compared to other methods of anxiety reduction and control, the communication orientation is the most successful.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

You experience "butterflies" in your stomach when you are anxious about giving a speech because

Accepted Answer

A)  your digestive system is working harder 
B)  your digestive system decreases activity 
C)  blood flow to the stomach increases 
D)  adrenaline decreases 
A)  your digestive system is working harder 
B)  your digestive system decreases activity 
C)  blood flow to the stomach increases 
D)  adrenaline decreases

Question 20

Predictions of public speaking catastrophes are unrealistic because they are highly unlikely to occur no matter how inexperienced you might be.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A narrative speech, typical of an introductory first speech in class, typically has three components: a challenge, a struggle, and a resolution.

It is sufficient to simply provide a list of strategies for effectively addressing speech anxiety.

As a means of managing speech anxiety, the communication orientation

Self-defeating thoughts that can provoke speech anxiety include

Uncertainty reduction theory posits that as you gain speaking experience, the novelty wears off and anxiety consequently diminishes.

Anxiety that occurs when you face the audience and begin to speak is which phase of speech anxiety?

The formula for distinguishing rational from irrational speech anxiety is the severity of the feared occurrence times the intensity of the feared occurrence.

Presenting a speech before a highly supportive audience of fellow students in your class will likely reduce you anxiety.

Professional speakers rarely experience speech anxiety.

It is important to address speech anxiety early on because high anxiety can

Speech anxiety is

All types of speeches and speaking situations produce the same amount of speech anxiety for someone who experiences this problem.

Physical exercise on a sustained basis can help reduce speech anxiety.

A speaker often experiences dry mouth when anxious about giving a speech because

Ingesting caffeine, such as drinking an energy drink right before speaking, is an effective strategy for addressing not only speech anxiety but fear of going blank that can arouse anxiety.

Being indifferent about giving a speech is an effective solution to speech anxiety.

Which of the following are effective and productive strategies for managing speech anxiety?

When compared to other methods of anxiety reduction and control, the communication orientation is the most successful.

You experience "butterflies" in your stomach when you are anxious about giving a speech because

Predictions of public speaking catastrophes are unrealistic because they are highly unlikely to occur no matter how inexperienced you might be.

Communication Competence and Public Speaking

Audience Analysis and Topic Selection

Gathering Material

Using Supporting Materials Effectively

Attention: Getting People to Listen

Introductions and Conclusions

Outlining and Organizing Speeches

Speaking Style: Using Language

Delivering Your Speech

Visual Aids

Skepticism: Becoming Critical Thinking Speakers and Listeners

Argument, Reasoning, and Evidence

Informative Speaking

Foundations of Persuasive Speaking

Persuasive Speaking Strategies

Speeches for Special Occasions

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Exam 2: Speech Anxiety

A narrative speech, typical of an introductory first speech in class, typically has three components: a challenge, a struggle, and a resolution.

It is sufficient to simply provide a list of strategies for effectively addressing speech anxiety.

As a means of managing speech anxiety, the communication orientation

Self-defeating thoughts that can provoke speech anxiety include

Uncertainty reduction theory posits that as you gain speaking experience, the novelty wears off and anxiety consequently diminishes.

Anxiety that occurs when you face the audience and begin to speak is which phase of speech anxiety?

The formula for distinguishing rational from irrational speech anxiety is the severity of the feared occurrence times the intensity of the feared occurrence.

Presenting a speech before a highly supportive audience of fellow students in your class will likely reduce you anxiety.

Professional speakers rarely experience speech anxiety.

It is important to address speech anxiety early on because high anxiety can

Speech anxiety is

All types of speeches and speaking situations produce the same amount of speech anxiety for someone who experiences this problem.

Physical exercise on a sustained basis can help reduce speech anxiety.

A speaker often experiences dry mouth when anxious about giving a speech because

Ingesting caffeine, such as drinking an energy drink right before speaking, is an effective strategy for addressing not only speech anxiety but fear of going blank that can arouse anxiety.

Being indifferent about giving a speech is an effective solution to speech anxiety.

Which of the following are effective and productive strategies for managing speech anxiety?

When compared to other methods of anxiety reduction and control, the communication orientation is the most successful.

You experience "butterflies" in your stomach when you are anxious about giving a speech because

Predictions of public speaking catastrophes are unrealistic because they are highly unlikely to occur no matter how inexperienced you might be.

Communication Competence and Public Speaking

Audience Analysis and Topic Selection

Gathering Material

Using Supporting Materials Effectively

Attention: Getting People to Listen

Introductions and Conclusions

Outlining and Organizing Speeches

Speaking Style: Using Language

Delivering Your Speech

Visual Aids

Skepticism: Becoming Critical Thinking Speakers and Listeners

Argument, Reasoning, and Evidence

Informative Speaking

Foundations of Persuasive Speaking

Persuasive Speaking Strategies

Speeches for Special Occasions

Filters