Aaron was asked to give a speech to the incoming freshmen about the advantages of serving in student government. He had never given a speech before and was very nervous
A speech professor suggested that in addition to practicing, he could picture himself delivering the speech successfully, and receiving favorable feedback from his audience. Which method did the professor recommend to help Aaron manage his communication apprehension?
a. Visualization
b. Positive self-talk
c. Reframing
d. Surrounding himself with positive people
a
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Researchers estimate that the first humans to speak language as we know it lived in East Africa about __________ years ago
a. 10,000 b. 50,000 c. 150,000 d. 250,000 e. 500,000
According to the text, the conclusion is a speaker's last chance to
a. appear credible. b. capture the audience's attention. c. review his or her main ideas for the audience. d. introduce the subject of the speech.
An acceptable way to close a presentation is to __________.
A. bring in new information for the audience to ponder B. say, "that's it!" C. pose a challenge to the audience D. ask the audience for immediate feedback
In the context of groups, manipulators and members who exhibit disruptive behavior are the same because both kinds of members skillfully, but unethically influence and control others in an unfair, dishonest, or deceitful manner
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