Managing Speech Anxiety

What is the main message from 'The King's Speech' that public speakers should take to heart?

• Speech anxiety is insurmountable.

• Fear should govern your actions.

• Only professionals can overcome speech anxiety.

• You needn't be governed by fear.

Which of the following is NOT a common physical symptom of nervousness?

• Dry mouth

• Heart palpitations

• Increased appetite

• Sweating

According to the A-B-C method, what does 'B' stand for?

• Behavior

• Belief

• Balance

• Benefit

What is the first step in systematic desensitization for public speaking?

• Avoiding practice

• Starting with small, less threatening speeches

• Visualizing failure

• Delivering the speech to a large audience

What is the purpose of cognitive restructuring in managing speech anxiety?

• To increase physical tension

• To change the way you think

• To memorize the speech

• To avoid public speaking

What does rhetoritherapy involve?

• Avoiding all public speaking opportunities

• Practicing only once

• Identifying and working on specific goals

• Ignoring all feedback

What is a key strategy to avoid speech anxiety due to poor preparation?

• Ignore the speech content

• Rely solely on improvisation

• Avoid practicing the speech

• Start preparing early and practice thoroughly

How should you reframe a speech to manage anxiety effectively?

• As a routine chore

• As an impossible feat

• As a challenging opportunity

• As a dreaded task

What is the 'horror floor' concept in managing speech anxiety?

• Avoiding all negative thoughts

• Identifying the worst-case scenario and realizing it's survivable

• Focusing only on positive outcomes

• Imagining the best-case scenario

What is a realistic expectation for a public speaker?

• To always receive applause

• To be perfect

• To be competent

• To never make mistakes