Question 1

Overestimating the extent to which audience members detect a speaker's nervousness is called catastrophic thinking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following are causes of dysfunctional speech anxiety?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fear of catastrophic failure 
B)  Desire for complete approval from an audience 
C)  Novelty of the speaking situation 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Fear of catastrophic failure 
B)  Desire for complete approval from an audience 
C)  Novelty of the speaking situation 
D)  All of the above

Question 3

Approaching a speech as a competitive performance can substantially reduce anxiety.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Dysfunctional speech anxiety occurs when the intensity of the fight-or-flight response prevents an individual from performing appropriately.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

It is reasonable to expect that, with sufficient experience, one can give flawless speeches.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The most effective way to address symptoms of the fight-or-flight response is to

Accepted Answer

A)  ignore the symptoms 
B)  moderate the response, not try to pick and choose which symptoms to deactivate 
C)  find ways to completely deactivate the response in its entirety 
D)  employ a competitive performance orientation 
A)  ignore the symptoms 
B)  moderate the response, not try to pick and choose which symptoms to deactivate 
C)  find ways to completely deactivate the response in its entirety 
D)  employ a competitive performance orientation

Question 7

The spotlight effect refers to a desire to be conspicuous and receive attention from an audience to divert your attention away from any anxiety that you may experience giving a speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Gaining proper perspective about your speech anxiety includes which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Concentrating on possible severe consequences of failure 
B)  Concentrating on your anxiety level when it increases quickly and substantially as you begin to speak 
C)  Recognizing when your anxiety has reached irrational levels 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Concentrating on possible severe consequences of failure 
B)  Concentrating on your anxiety level when it increases quickly and substantially as you begin to speak 
C)  Recognizing when your anxiety has reached irrational levels 
D)  None of the above

Question 9

The relaxation response is

Accepted Answer

A)  an antidote to the fight-or-flight response 
B)  produced by slow, controlled deep breathing 
C)  engaging in tensing and relaxing exercises 
D)  all of the above 
A)  an antidote to the fight-or-flight response 
B)  produced by slow, controlled deep breathing 
C)  engaging in tensing and relaxing exercises 
D)  all of the above

Question 10

Telling a speaker "don't be nervous" is an effective way to overcome the illusion of transparency that increases nervousness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A narrative speech is typically composed of

Accepted Answer

A)  challenge 
B)  struggle 
C)  resolution 
D)  all of the above 
A)  challenge 
B)  struggle 
C)  resolution 
D)  all of the above

Question 12

Symptoms of the fight-or-flight response are never appropriate for giving a speech because they interfere with one's effectiveness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

During the adaptation phase of speech anxiety, symptoms of the fight-or-flight response steadily increase in response to the stress of giving a speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

You experience high anxiety before giving a speech. Which of the following indicate that your anxiety has reached an irrational level?

Accepted Answer

A)  The consequences of failure are severe, but the probability of failure occurring is very low 
B)  The consequences of failure are minor, but the probability of failure is fairly high 
C)  The consequences of failure are minor, and the probability of failure is low 
D)  All of the above 
A)  The consequences of failure are severe, but the probability of failure occurring is very low 
B)  The consequences of failure are minor, but the probability of failure is fairly high 
C)  The consequences of failure are minor, and the probability of failure is low 
D)  All of the above

Question 15

Preparation before giving a speech is important. This preparation should include

Accepted Answer

A)  eating plentiful energy foods such as donuts 
B)  ingesting caffeinated drinks to boost your brain power 
C)  drinking some alcohol to quiet your nerves 
D)  none of the above 
A)  eating plentiful energy foods such as donuts 
B)  ingesting caffeinated drinks to boost your brain power 
C)  drinking some alcohol to quiet your nerves 
D)  none of the above

Overestimating the extent to which audience members detect a speaker's nervousness is called catastrophic thinking.

Which of the following are causes of dysfunctional speech anxiety?

Approaching a speech as a competitive performance can substantially reduce anxiety.

Dysfunctional speech anxiety occurs when the intensity of the fight-or-flight response prevents an individual from performing appropriately.

It is reasonable to expect that, with sufficient experience, one can give flawless speeches.

The most effective way to address symptoms of the fight-or-flight response is to

The spotlight effect refers to a desire to be conspicuous and receive attention from an audience to divert your attention away from any anxiety that you may experience giving a speech.

Gaining proper perspective about your speech anxiety includes which of the following?

The relaxation response is

Telling a speaker "don't be nervous" is an effective way to overcome the illusion of transparency that increases nervousness.

A narrative speech is typically composed of

Symptoms of the fight-or-flight response are never appropriate for giving a speech because they interfere with one's effectiveness.

During the adaptation phase of speech anxiety, symptoms of the fight-or-flight response steadily increase in response to the stress of giving a speech.

You experience high anxiety before giving a speech. Which of the following indicate that your anxiety has reached an irrational level?

Preparation before giving a speech is important. This preparation should include

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

Exam 2: Speech Anxiety

Overestimating the extent to which audience members detect a speaker's nervousness is called catastrophic thinking.

Which of the following are causes of dysfunctional speech anxiety?

Approaching a speech as a competitive performance can substantially reduce anxiety.

Dysfunctional speech anxiety occurs when the intensity of the fight-or-flight response prevents an individual from performing appropriately.

It is reasonable to expect that, with sufficient experience, one can give flawless speeches.

The most effective way to address symptoms of the fight-or-flight response is to

The spotlight effect refers to a desire to be conspicuous and receive attention from an audience to divert your attention away from any anxiety that you may experience giving a speech.

Gaining proper perspective about your speech anxiety includes which of the following?

The relaxation response is

Telling a speaker "don't be nervous" is an effective way to overcome the illusion of transparency that increases nervousness.

A narrative speech is typically composed of

Symptoms of the fight-or-flight response are never appropriate for giving a speech because they interfere with one's effectiveness.

During the adaptation phase of speech anxiety, symptoms of the fight-or-flight response steadily increase in response to the stress of giving a speech.

You experience high anxiety before giving a speech. Which of the following indicate that your anxiety has reached an irrational level?

Preparation before giving a speech is important. This preparation should include

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