“It’s always scary to speak in front of others, but you just have to remember that everyone is human. . . . Nobody wants you to fail; they’re not waiting on you to mess up.” This quote refers to which reason for public speaking anxiety (PSA)?

Which of the following can contribute to public speaking anxiety (PSA)?

Pre-preparation anxiety usually sets in at which point?

Individuals whose public speaking anxiety begins during rehearsal, when the reality of the situation sets in, are experiencing __________.

This quote best illustrates which stage of public speaking anxiety? “Anxiety does not really hit me until the few minutes left right before I speak.”

The first step to achieving confidence in public speaking should be __________.

The following quote best represents which step for dealing with anxiety? “Just before a speech those feelings of anxiety undoubtedly try to sneak in. . . . As long as I keep positive thoughts of confidence in my head, anxiety doesn’t stand a chance!”

__________ is a technique a speaker can use to battle negative ideas that increase speech anxiety.

If English isn’t your first language, public speaking __________.

In the moments before, during, and after a speech, a rise in heart rate and breathing, dry mouth, faintness, freezing up, or other uncomfortable sensations are often the result of a __________.

Stress-control breathing and meditation are examples of __________.

Which of the following would not be considered a benefit of moving around as you deliver your speech?

Thinking of public speaking as a __________ instead of as a performance can significantly increase your confidence.

Speech coach John Robert Colombo states that the best way to work out your fear of speaking is to overwork it. This advice reflects which method of dealing with speech anxiety?

Practicing the mental exercise of visualizing success will help you accomplish what?