Identify three ways to reverse factors that cause communication apprehension
What will be an ideal response?
Answers will vary. Answers should describe three of the following: (1) reducing newness of public speaking by gaining experience; (2) reducing self-focus by visualizing public speaking as enlarged conversation; (3) reducing differentness by stressing similarity with the audience; (4) reducing fear of failure by preparing and practicing; (5) reducingnervousness by breathing deeply and moving around; and (6) reducingfurther problems by avoiding chemicals as tension relievers.
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a. social status. b. physical appearance. c. abilities. d. soundscapes.
Illegitimate demand
A) Preparing to adapt to changes in the environment or context B) Used to establish communication over a distance C) Conscious analysis of message and of media to be used in response D) Other person fails to provide desired reaction E) Unfavorable verbal or nonverbal acts F) Feedback proffered at the appropriate time G) Used to store, process, and provide data H) No learning occurs with this practice I) Make a new interpretation of a misunderstanding J) Intently aware of another's message K) Request that falls outside normal range of requests L) Crosses the threshold of intolerance M) Allows affected members to express concerns
Descriptive communication fosters a more supportive climate than evaluative communication
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
An experienced public speaker is called a
A) performer. B) sophist. C) elocutionist. D) rhetor.