Which term best describes the anxiety or fear that is brought on by performing in front of an audience?

A. apprehension
B. public speaking anxiety
C. performance fear
D. nervousness


Answer: B

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Why are some filmmakers and activists very critical of the MPAA?

a. ?They believe that it is too favorable to established film companies. b. ?They believe that it is biased towards producers, directors, and other higher up positions in the film production process. c. ?They believe it does not do enough to protect the US film industry from offshoring practices. d. ?They believe that the self-censorship it imposes violates filmmakers’ freedom of speech.

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In his speech about American loyalty and patriotism, Mike thought he had really reached everyone in his audience

However, after receiving classmates' written critiques of his speech, it seems as though his delivery and content offended a couple of international students in his class. Which of the following statements BESTexplains this situation? A) Mike's presentation likely contained an ethnocentric approach, one which has the potential to offend members of other cultures. B) Mike should have used a manuscript delivery rather than an extemporaneous one, so that he didn't run the risk of offending anyone in the audience. C) Mike didn't do anything wrong, because members of minority cultures should adapt to the values and behaviors of the dominant culture when they travel abroad. D) Mike didn't do anything wrong, because you just can't anticipate and cater to every single member of your audience.

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The phase when a group becomes familiar with other group members and the group task is known as the _

A. conflict phase B. emergence phase C. orientation phase D. reinforcement phase

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In an essay describe the function of the interview protocol in qualitative interviews. Compare this function to the function of the protocol in survey research. How are survey and qualitative interviews differently assessed?

What will be an ideal response?

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