Question 1 1 pts

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Which of the following is NOT a way to reduce the fear of public speaking?
Group of answer choices

focus outward on the audience

treat your speech like a conversation

fake it til you make it

imagine everyone in their underwear

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Question 2 1 pts
In terms of physiological (body) fear which piece of advice should we follow?
Group of answer choices

stay up all night practicing

avoid stimulants

eat a heavy meal before your speech

don't drink water

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Question 3 1 pts
In terms of psychological (head) fear which piece of advice should we follow?
Group of answer choices

wing it

use positive self-talk

think about how you feel

feel your heartbeat

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Question 4 1 pts
In the study of people who used the superhero/power pose, people who used this pose before a stressful event had less of the stress hormone:
Group of answer choices

adrenalise

cortisol

corticol

epiphen

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Question 5 1 pts
4-7-8 breathing is another way to calm your nerves when you cannot conspicuously stand in the superhero/power pose. In this technique you breathe out for a count of
Group of answer choices

4

7

8

6

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Question 6 1 pts
The rule of thumb for practice is to practice your speech (rehearse) for one hour for every minute you are planning to speak. Example: a 3-4 minute speech will require 3-4 hours of practice (rehearsal)
Group of answer choices

True

False

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Question 7 1 pts
Which of the following is NOT a tip for practicing?
Group of answer choices

Start early

Practice aloud

Practice everything (visual aids, movements, gestures, etc)

Practice in front of someone

practice in front of a mirror

Answer 1

Here are the answers to your questions:

Question 1: Which of the following is NOT a way to reduce the fear of public speaking?

• Answer: imagine everyone in their underwear

Question 2: In terms of physiological (body) fear, which piece of advice should we follow?

• Answer: avoid stimulants

Question 3: In terms of psychological (head) fear, which piece of advice should we follow?

• Answer: use positive self-talk

Question 4: In the study of people who used the superhero/power pose, people who used this pose before a stressful event had less of the stress hormone:

• Answer: cortisol

Question 5: 4-7-8 breathing is another way to calm your nerves when you cannot conspicuously stand in the superhero/power pose. In this technique you breathe out for a count of

• Answer: 8

Question 6: The rule of thumb for practice is to practice your speech (rehearse) for one hour for every minute you are planning to speak. Example: a 3-4 minute speech will require 3-4 hours of practice (rehearsal).

• Answer: False

Question 7: Which of the following is NOT a tip for practicing?

• Answer: practice in front of a mirror

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