When using systematic desensitization as a method of reducing
presentation anxiety, you begin by trying to relax while visualizing
a series of anxiety-provoking situations .
Which of the following
situations would be a good choice for your initial visualization?a. You are introducing yourself at a meeting in which you are the
only new member.
b. You are introducing a new employee to a group of strangers at
a staff meeting.
c. You are introducing a guest speaker to an audience that is
likely to ask difficult questions after the presentation.
d. You must answer a potentially divisive question by an
audience member highly critical of your position.
e. Any of the above situations
e
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nuclear weapons can best be understood in terms of the character Darth Vader in the Star Wars trilogy. North Korea is the Death Star of the Pacific Rim". This statement reflects the reasoning pattern termed (a) parallel case. (b) analogy. (c) generalization. (d) authority.
Scientific studies show that people who avoid touching
A) also avoid eating. B) enjoy hugging. C) also avoid self-disclosure. D) prefer public speaking.
CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY. Engaged listening involves ______.
a. feeling concerned b. caring c. feeling excited d. wanting to know more
The hypodermic-needle theory assumes this about their audience
a. audience is active b. audience is passive c. audience is neutral d. none of the above