No Freaking Speaking Video Quiz

What is one of the key causes of anxiety when speaking?

• Time pressure

• The audience's reactions

• The situation or context

• Lack of preparation

What is the primary goal of cognitive reframing in reducing anxiety?

• To memorize your presentation

• To make the speaking experience feel like a performance

• To see the presentation as a conversation, not a performance

• To rehearse in front of a large group of people

What does the speaker suggest you do when practicing conversationally?

• Stand up and memorize your speech

• Use formal language

• Practice in a casual environment, like a dinner table

• Record your speech and listen to it

Which technique is described as one of the most studied and effective for managing audience-based anxiety?

• Cognitive reframing

• Visualization

• Physical exercise

• Positive affirmations

What should you visualize when using the technique of visualization for audience-based anxiety?

• Your exact words during the speech

• The negative reactions of the audience

• The audience responding positively to your presentation

• Your nervous feelings

Which of the following is suggested to help with goal-based anxiety?

• Focus on the future consequences of your speech

• Stay in the present moment

• Write a script for the entire presentation

• Avoid thinking about the speech until the last minute

According to the speaker, what can physical activities (like doing push-ups) help with before speaking?

• They improve your public speaking skills

• They help you forget the content of the speech

• They bring you into the present moment

• They tire you out so you feel more relaxed

What is the main purpose of using tongue twisters before speaking?

• To warm up your voice

• To memorize the speech

• To impress your audience with your language skills

• To calm your nerves by thinking about the words

True or False: The speaker believes that there is always a "right" way to deliver a speech.

• True

• False

True or False: Visualization involves picturing the audience reacting negatively to your speech in order to prepare for any challenges.

• True

• False