8.3.2.1.13.5: Chapter Exercises
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TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF COMMUNICATION APPREHENSION
TABLE 3.1 MYTHS OR FACTS ABOUT COMMUNICATION APPREHENSION
Instructions: For each of the following questions, check either “myth” or “fact.” |
Myth |
Fact |
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Audiences will be able to tell how nervous you feel. |
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2. |
Some stage fright might be a good thing, as you can channel it to make your delivery more energetic. |
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3. |
Most audiences are basically hostile, looking to see you make a fool of yourself. |
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4. |
Experienced speakers don’t feel any stage fright. |
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5. |
Most speakers tend to relax as they progress through their speeches. |
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6. |
Moving around the front of the room during your speech will make you less nervous. |
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7. |
Most audiences would rather see a speaker do well. |
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8. |
Focusing on yourself rather than the audience is an effective way to reduce your stage fright. |
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9. |
The positive or negative label you ascribe to the public speaking situation will influence how nervous you feel. |
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10. |
Telling a joke in your introduction is guaranteed to get the audience on your side. |
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Scoring: Myths: 1, 3, 4, 8, and 10; Facts: 2, 5, 6, 7, and 9 |