Understanding Speech Anxiety

What is the technical term for the fear of public speaking?

• Agoraphobia

• Glossophobia

• Claustrophobia

• Xenophobia

According to Hans Selye's model, what is the first stage of the body's response to stress?

• Recovery

• Alarm

• Exhaustion

• Resistance

What does the sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system do during stress?

• Prepares the body for 'fight or flight'

• Increases digestion

• Calms the body down

• Slows down the heart rate

What is the primary focus of Richard Lazarus's Appraisal View of stress?

• The physiological response to stress

• The cognitive evaluation of stress

• The environmental triggers of stress

• The genetic predisposition to stress

In the context of public speaking, what can help reduce anxiety according to Lazarus's model?

• Avoiding practice

• Focusing on past failures

• Viewing the speech as a challenge

• Ignoring the audience

What is a common cause of speech anxiety related to self-perception?

• Focusing on the audience

• Negative self-talk

• Ignoring feedback

• Over-preparation

How can one shift focus to reduce speech anxiety?

• Concentrate on personal weaknesses

• Focus on delivering the message to the audience

• Memorize the speech word-for-word

• Avoid eye contact with the audience

What is a recommended strategy for managing speech anxiety through preparation?

• Procrastinate until the last minute

• Write and memorize the speech word-for-word

• Avoid practicing in front of others

• Start early and prepare an outline

Which breathing technique is suggested to help manage speech anxiety?

• Holding your breath

• Shallow breathing

• Hyperventilation

• Diaphragmatic breathing

What is a key benefit of understanding how our bodies respond to stress?

• It reduces the need for practice

• It increases the likelihood of forgetting the speech

• It helps in managing anxiety more effectively

• It eliminates anxiety completely