Question

Jenna is dreading her presentation on the social habits of honeybees, which is not a topic she was very fond of in the first place. She has done a lot of research and has rehearsed several times, but has always generally disliked speaking in front of people. Which of the following methods will likely help her most in overcoming her feelings of apprehension?
a.
think positively & carefully prepare
b.
practice frequently & carefully prepare
c.
breathe deeply & visualize the outcome
d.
think positively & visualize the outcome


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A

Answer 1

c

She’s already prepared and rehearsed, so the most helpful additional strategies are physiological relaxation (deep breathing) plus mental rehearsal/visualizing a successful outcome to reduce anxiety and boost confidence.