Question

Left, a woman wearing a button down coat with her hands on her hips. Right, a man in a dress shirt and tie holding his fingers to his temple with a pained expression.

Daphne owns a night club and frequently entertains large crowds. She feels very comfortable on stage and loves to make people laugh. Justin can’t bear even the thought of speaking to a large group of people. He gets butterflies in his stomach and shakes so badly he can hardly stand, and once even lost his job because he refused to give a presentation to the board of directors. Which of these statements is true?
a.
Daphne has more natural confidence and will likely continue to be more successful than Justin.
b.
Daphne does not feel apprehensive about public speaking and has an advantage over Justin.
c.
Justin can develop as much confidence as Daphne as he gains more experience, practices frequently, and visualizes his own success.
d.
Justin should purchase a night club similar to Daphne’s and conquer his fear by frequently entertaining crowds.



Please select the best answer from the choices provided


A
B
C
D

Answer 1

C

Justin's extreme fear of public speaking can be reduced through graded exposure, practice, skill training, and cognitive strategies; with time and practice he can build confidence similar to Daphne's.