Exam 3: Speaking Confidently

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A) fictional; it's an excuse for laziness.
B) easily overcome by ignoring the audience.
C) an outcome of having a negative attitude.
D) the psychological response to evaluation.
E) a symptom of an antisocial personality.

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A) are usually eager to develop public speaking skills.
B) can learn to be good speakers even if still uncomfortable.
C) need private tutoring in order to develop speaking skills.
D) should avoid situations in which they might be asked to speak.
E) should just "man up" and get over it.

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A) a formal context.
B) novelty.
C) situational anxiety.
D) a trigger for trait anxiety.
E) uncertainty.

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A) dislikes speaking when there is little time to prepare.
B) finds it difficult to speak in a formal setting.
C) generally fears communication more than the average person.
D) has a fear of facing an audience that includes high status listeners.
E) is fearful only until he or she gains experience.

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A) acquiring a few language skills that will impress audience members.
B) changing how you label the physiological responses you experience.
C) convincing yourself that others will be too preoccupied to listen.
D) pretending that public speaking skills will make you rich and famous.
E) psychological counseling specifically to address public speaking anxiety.

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