Question 1

The technical term for public speaking apprehension, speech anxiety, or fear of public speaking is:

Accepted Answer

A)  fearfulness
B)  anxiousness
C)  claustrophobia
D)  glossophobiaE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 2

The most common cause of public speaking apprehension is ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  fear of laughter
B)  negative self-talk
C)  anxiety
D)  none of the aboveE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 3

A speech goal states what you want your audience to know, believe, or do.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Having some speech apprehension is quite normal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

You should choose a speech topic that you know nothing about, so that you can learn from your research.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Public speaking apprehension is most commonly caused by negative self-talk.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 7

You should choose a topic that you _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  think is funny
B)  do not care about
C)  feel is relevant to your needs
D)  know something aboutE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

Public speaking apprehension is ______________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  extreme speech anxiety
B)  fear experienced when anticipating or actually speaking to an audience
C)  not a problem for most people
D)  fear experienced after the speechE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 9

__________ helps reduce anxiety by assisting you in picturing yourself giving a masterful speech, and helps you overcome cognitive and emotional symptoms of apprehension.

Accepted Answer

A)  Communication orientation motivation (COM) 
B)  Visualization
C)  Systematic desensitization
D)  Cognitive restructuringE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Using presentational aids and dressing up for your speech are two specific techniques your book gives for ______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  achieving your speech goal
B)  training public speaking skills
C)  reducing speech anxiety
D)  sharing your ideasE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

Presenting your main points in __________ order from first to last will help your audience understand and remember them.

Accepted Answer

A)  topical
B)  chronological
C)  ascending
D)  descendingE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a type of breathing and relaxation exercise?

Accepted Answer

A)  abdominal breathing
B)  systematic desensitization
C)  progressive muscle relaxation exercises
D)  sighingE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 13

__________ people experience lower levels of public speaking apprehension.

Accepted Answer

A)  introverted
B)  secure
C)  alpha
D)  extrovertedE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 14

A speech goal states what you want your audience to know, believe, or do.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The approach to public speaking where speaking is viewed as an opportunity to engage in conversation with topics of importance and focuses on getting your message across is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  communication orientation
B)  visualization
C)  relaxation
D)  cognitive restructuringE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 16

Observing how your friends and family members react to speaking in public is known as ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  modeling
B)  performing
C)  reinforcing
D)  confrontationE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 17

Performance orientation views public speaking as a special technique that works to impress audiences with their posture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The process of __________ involves tailoring the information in your speech to the needs, interests, and expectations of your listeners.

Accepted Answer

A)  audience analysis
B)  listener analysis
C)  audience adaptation
D)  listener respectE) A) and C)
F) C) and D) C

Question 19

If speakers do not practice their speech and various ways of phrasing key ideas, they run the risk of major opportunity for communicating effectively.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Organized speeches help audiences to remember the information better.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 2: Your First Speech

The technical term for public speaking apprehension, speech anxiety, or fear of public speaking is:

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The most common cause of public speaking apprehension is ____________.

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A speech goal states what you want your audience to know, believe, or do.

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Having some speech apprehension is quite normal.

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You should choose a speech topic that you know nothing about, so that you can learn from your research.

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Public speaking apprehension is most commonly caused by negative self-talk.

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You should choose a topic that you _____________.

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Public speaking apprehension is ______________________.

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__________ helps reduce anxiety by assisting you in picturing yourself giving a masterful speech, and helps you overcome cognitive and emotional symptoms of apprehension.

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Using presentational aids and dressing up for your speech are two specific techniques your book gives for ______________.

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Presenting your main points in __________ order from first to last will help your audience understand and remember them.

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Which of the following is NOT a type of breathing and relaxation exercise?

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__________ people experience lower levels of public speaking apprehension.

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A speech goal states what you want your audience to know, believe, or do.

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The approach to public speaking where speaking is viewed as an opportunity to engage in conversation with topics of importance and focuses on getting your message across is called:

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Observing how your friends and family members react to speaking in public is known as ____________.

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Performance orientation views public speaking as a special technique that works to impress audiences with their posture.

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The process of __________ involves tailoring the information in your speech to the needs, interests, and expectations of your listeners.

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If speakers do not practice their speech and various ways of phrasing key ideas, they run the risk of major opportunity for communicating effectively.

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Organized speeches help audiences to remember the information better.

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