SPCH 1315 Exam #1

How did we NOT define public speaking in this course?

• Organized

• Informative

• Face – to – Face

• Communication

__________: A severe fear of public speaking

• Glossophobia

• Arachnophobia

• Acrophobia

• Claustrophobia

What is a source of public speaking anxiety?

• All or nothing thinking

• Fear of stumbling

• Confidence

• Over practicing

What are two ways we can prepare for public speaking anxiety?

• Mental and Physical preparation

• Practice and speaking notes

• Stretching and Exercising

• Outlines and Notecards

What's the first step in the process of public speaking?

• People

• Receivers

• Demographics

• Purpose

What is an example of context?

• Social

• Interpersonal

• Speakers

• Audience

In what areas can the skill of public speaking help you in life?

• Academic

• Social

• Situational

• Everywhere

Why should we do audience analysis?

answer: Public Speaking involves content and relationships depending on Demographics, Psychographics, and contextual characteristics.

Demographic characteristics describe the following

• People

• Situation

• Audience

• Message

What are the types of psychographic characteristics?

• Beliefs, attitudes, values, and needs

• Thoughts, Opinions, needs, and wants

• Beliefs, attitudes, needs, and Thoughts

• Questions, comments, Thoughts, and feelings