Scom 9

Which of the following statements is supported by the textbook?

• Only a small percentage of college students experience communication apprehension.

• Communication apprehension is limited to public speaking situations.

• Addressing communication anxiety is not important for college students.

• Novel and uncertain situations can trigger communication anxiety in individuals.

Which of the following is a physiological response to public speaking anxiety, according to the textbook?

• Decreased heart rate

• Pale skin

• Dry palms

• Reduced adrenaline release

Which of the following methods is NOT mentioned in the textbook as a way to address public speaking anxiety?

• Systematic desensitization

• Cognitive restructuring

• Medication therapy

• Skills training

Which of the following best describes the initial step in cognitive restructuring for dealing with public speaking anxiety, as discussed in the textbook?

• Accepting that public speaking anxiety is insurmountable.

• Embracing the fear of public speaking as a natural response.

• Recognizing the irrationality of certain thoughts related to public speaking anxiety.

• Focusing on the potential negative consequences of public speaking.

Which therapy encourages individuals to shift their perspective on public speaking from a performance-oriented mindset to a conversation-oriented one?

• Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)

• Public speaking anxiety therapy (PSAT)

• Communication-orientation modification therapy (COM therapy)

• Conversation skills enhancement therapy (CSET)

What is a key component of skills training for managing public speaking anxiety, as mentioned in the textbook?

• Memorizing the entire speech before delivery

• Focusing solely on content and ignoring delivery

• Combining self-evaluation with feedback to set measurable goals

• Avoiding specific areas of improvement for better confidence

Which of the following statements about vocal warm-up exercises is true?

• Vocal warm-up exercises are only used by professional speakers.

• Vocal warm-up exercises primarily aim to prevent fluency issues.

• Vocal warm-up exercises do not have any effect on facial muscles.

• Vocal warm-up exercises involve making motorboat sounds.

In which situations might impromptu speaking be required?

• During well-prepared public speeches

• In casual conversations with friends

• When representing a department at a work meeting

• When presenting a thoroughly researched topic

Which of the following statements about manuscript delivery is correct?

• Manuscript delivery is the best choice for novice speakers.

• Manuscript delivery is the most engaging delivery method.

• Using a teleprompter can make manuscript delivery more engaging.

• Triple-spacing between lines is not recommended for manuscript delivery.

Rate of speaking refers to how fast or slow you speak

• true

• false