Stage Fright Lesson Review

As humans, we’re hardwired to worry about our ______ above almost all things.

• sandwiches

• money

• reputation

• hair

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The fear of public speaking is caused by which primitive process in your brain?

• Fight-or-flight response

• Reward response

• Learning response

• Information processing

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Stage fright triggers which system in your body?

• Autonomic nervous system

• Digestive system

• Sympathetic nervous system

• Stereo system

When trying to beat stage fright there is no substitute for...

• butter.

• practice.

• "Friends" ©

• Writing a ton

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What would be the best way to practice your speech?

• Saying your speech out loud lying in bed with cue cards

• Reading your speech at home

• Reading your speech from the computer while watching TV

• Saying it aloud in the same space where you’ll give the speech

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The fight-or-flight response is an ancient process built-in to humans to ...

• avoid your mom.

• avoid danger.

• get higher scores on tests.

• do well giving speeches.

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How do you trigger a relaxation response before you go on stage?

• by studying your speech over and over right before you speak

• Stretching your arms up and breathing deeply

• eat a donut

• play video games

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