Define beliefs and explain the role beliefs have in determining the self-concept
What will be an ideal response?
Beliefs are convictions or confidence in the truth of something that is not based on absolute proof.
Beliefs help determine our self-concept because they influence our communication with others as we
work to share our meaning of the world and our experiences with others.
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In his persuasive speech on eliminating the general education requirements at State U., Barry argues,
"I've already taken two of the required fifteen courses, and believe me they were a waste of time. " Barry's use of reasoning from specific instances to a generalization is A) valid because he is using his own experience. B) invalid because he didn't state what classes he took. C) valid because it is something his audience can relate to. D) invalid because the number of specific instances isn't large enough or diverse enough.
Gestures ______.
a. allow you to expend nervous energy b. may be called distracting mannerisms c. include hand movements and pointing d. All of the above.
What should a speaker do if he/she goes "blank" while delivering his/her memorized speech?
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Public speaking apprehension is_________________.
a. extreme speech anxiety b. the level of fear experienced when anticipating or actually speaking to an audience c. not a problem for most people d. fear experienced after the speech